Gerber was without a doubt the most popular multi-tool brand while I was in the military. Chances were if I saw a Gerber, it was probably one of their Multi-Plier 600 models. I’m sure one reason was that the shelves of every AAFES store on the installation were littered with Gerber products, but they also […]
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Waterfield Designs: Gear for the nomadic lifestyle
I’ve always got my eyes out for products that allow me to commute and travel with my gear in a more organized, streamlined and minimalist manner. With more and more people living a more nomadic lifestyle, entrepreneurs or those working from home and commuting around town, this type of product becomes more of a necessity. One of […]
Gossamer Gear Vagabond backpack: Durable, attractive and functional
There seems to be some misunderstanding of the term “low-vis,” within the tactical community. Plenty of packs advertise themselves as low-vis, yet are camo’ed out or covered in Velcro. A guy walking around with tactical pants, a Suunto watch and a Velcro-covered backpack stick out like a sore thumb anywhere in the world. You literally […]
Crye Precision EXP 1500 Pack: Support the changing demands of your day or mission
The new Crye Precision EXP 1500 pack seems to have all the makings of a great low-vis backpack for those that travel around a lot or maintain a minimalist lifestyle. From what I hear in the industry this pack will securely hold a broken down carbine and has no ‘tactical’ features on the outside whatsoever. […]
Triple Aught Design Ranger Hoodie | A Minimalists 4-Season Jacket
In calling the Triple Aught Design (TAD) Ranger Hoodie a 4-season jacket I am making a bold statement, but one, I believe, this remarkably versatile jacket achieves. My gear reviews focus on equipment that I believe is versatile, durable, and reliable. I have very high expectations and expect my equipment and gear to meet or […]
Arcus Carabiner
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but with the Arcus Carabiner, you can have a thing of beauty that beholds other things, beautifully. “Where ordinary becomes extraordinary… Just because we use something every day, doesn’t mean it should look everyday. A defining piece of art and function, the Arcus Carabiner blends the […]
Guardian Tactical Exilis Knife
A high-end / high-tech compact tactical folding knife applicable for hard use utility, combat defense and international everyday carry. “All Guardian Tactical USA knives are manufactured in our state of the art facility by the best skilled machinists and assembly technicians in the industry. Employing our award winning critical tolerance testing verification and project completion […]
Triple Aught Design Transport Sleeve: Throw out that old Laptop bag and modularize your life
I’ve said it in previous and I’ll say it again; anytime Triple Aught Design (TAD) adds new equipment or apparel to their inventory, I need to have it. Well, they have done it again, this time they have outsmarted the competition by creating a product that replaces all those packs and bags that were specifically […]
Master Time Like an Operative
We can’t function without the concept of time, it’s all-encompassing, embedded in every aspect of our lives. But we can try harnessing it like a tool. “If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.” -Bruce Lee The way we perceive and use time is the most fundamental intangible […]
The ‘Rule of 3’ Vagabond Clothing Packing Hack
I’ve been variably using this ultralight clothing packing minimalist hack for as long as I’ve been vagabonding and it’s served me well. “Modern vagabonding is like a professional trade that requires a specific system of equipment for the nomadic lifestyle of indefinite world travel. As such, there are tools for the trade and ways to carry […]