Plate carriers have gotten smaller and smaller as the GWOT has progressed. Ballistic protection has gotten light and the plate carriers are getting cut for a closer and closer fit. This stands in stark contrast to the IOTV and Interceptor body armor from when I first joined. These trends allow the warfighter to shoot and […]
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Eyes-On: Flagrant Beard Leather Wallet
Editors note: Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear by Big Joe. I was lucky enough to receive a Flagrant Beard leather wallet recently. I haven’t had a chance to give it a thorough going-over just yet, so these are only my initial impressions. I think most wallet designs are made without any serious thought. Flagrant Beard’s […]
THE MR IS SHORT FOR MUD RUN | VIBRAM SPYRIDON MR
The Vibram FiveFingers Spyridon MR (the MR is short for mud run) is not your typical running shoe. It doesn’t look or act like a typical running shoe, and it turns out that’s not such a bad thing. With aggressive all-terrain tread and a glove like fit, this “shoe” is more like a mud glove […]
SHIFT GEARS, GET STRONG, TRANSITION FROM RUNNING SHOES TO LUNA SANDALS
The Luna Sandals are mentioned here because my buddy Don Tamm began using them for an ultra-marathon. I was curious. Sandals are great to have for a variety of uses; beach wear, shower shoes, or walking around town. No one wants to be in shoes all the time and the open and freeing-feeling they give […]