The SERE Pouch 1 by Triple Aught Design with my own urban survival micro equipment kit. Featuring the EDC Card by Cha O Ha Designs and various brandless and custom tools. Review coming soon. Courtesy of John Cain (Vinjatek)
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Asolo Fugitive GTX Boots: Combat Tested
I’ve tried several boots in the past few years and I always seem to get the same brands: Asolo, Lowa and La Sportiva. In the past 3 years though, I’ve worn the Asolo Fugitive GTX. The boots are tough, keep your feet dry and are comfortable even when you are carrying a heavy ruck. The […]
Diamond Brand Gear’s New American-Made Belay Bag: Quick Look
New for Spring ’18, Diamond Brand is introducing a new fully customizable and American-crafted Belay Bag for the modern adventurer. Inspired by the brand’s original daypack launched in the ‘80s, the updated Belay Bag uses upcycled materials and features interchangeable straps and front pockets large enough to store a 32 oz. growler – perfect for a day […]
Watch: UH-1Y Door Gunners conduct aerial gunnery
U.S. Marines participating in Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 1-16, conduct an aerial gunnery with GAU-17 Minigun and GAU-18 M2 machine gun on UH-1Y Venom helicopter near Yuma, Arizona. *Photo courtesy of AirSource Military Youtube channel
Nikon Introduces Match-Ready First Focal Plane Riflescope
Melville, NY (March 2018) – Nikon just made competition-grade FFP scopes accessible–to everyone. For 2018 Nikon expands its flagship BLACK tactical optics family with the introduction of the FX1000. Competition-ready straight from the box, the BLACK FX1000 combines match grade features such as a first focal plane optical system, high-speed turrets, integral zero stop and choice of glass-etched MOA or […]
Loadout Room photo of the day: Vagabond Loadout Carry System
My “life kit” as a vagabond evolves and upgrades the longer I travel and the more I live a life nomadic – this is my latest loadout carry system. These 2 bags contain the entirety of my immediate possessions. That is, everything I need to not just survive, but to thrive as a completely location independent and erratically mobile man. […]
Watch: AC-130 Spectre | The Ranger God in the sky
When I was a member of 2/75 Ranger, we trained with several forms of close air support. A-10’s, AH-64 Apache’s and MH-60 DAP’s. But one particular airframe rained supreme. The AC-130 Spectre Gunship or Ranger God in the sky. Built upon the reliable C-130 aircraft, this gunship has a wide variety of weapon systems and […]
Reptilia Announces New Micro Red Dot Optic Mounts for Geissele Super Precision Scope Mount 30MM
March 22, 2018 – Reptilia, an American design and manufacturing company creating innovative, premium grade products, has announced the release of their newest optic mounts: the ROF45 and the ROF90. The ROF45 and ROF90 mounts are designed as a drop-in upgrade for magnified scope mounts. Available initially for Geissele Automatics’ Super Precision 30mm scope mount, the ROF adds […]
Flowfold Denizen LTD 14L Tote | Turning errands into adventures
“In geology, the term Flowfold describes layers of rock that fold smoothly over time without breaking. To us, this word represents the strength of flexibility.” ~flowfold design philosophy. This design philosophy can be felt in every product Flowfold creates. The Denizen LTD 14L Tote is a minimalist tote with the ability to be used as […]
Reptilia Announces New Riser for Piggy-Back Red Dot Optic Mounts
March 22, 2018 – Reptilia, an American design and manufacturing company creating innovative, premium grade products, has announced the release of the ROF Riser, an add-on plate for their popular ROF90 and ROF45 mounts. The ROF Riser is a piggy-back red dot optic riser, used to move the mounted reflex sight 2.5mm further from the host […]
