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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Raidops Centauro Knife
The Centauro Knife is a sleek and speedy killer. It’s the first Raidops folding edged tool and currently my favorite full-sized tactical EDC knife. “Innovative gear for tactical, outdoor, military and everyday carry applications. Increasing your survival success. Ergonomic, eidetic, functional and progressive design. Defend your body, protect your spirit.” – RAIDOPS TEAM (Unique Tactical Equipment) Raidops […]
Black Scout Survival Tactical Pen
Black Scout Survival’s entry into tactical pens is a solidly built writing utensil with a focused tactical utility while keeping it surprisingly affordable. ‘Black Scout Survival™ is a lifestyle- a mindset. To be prepared for any situation no matter the environment. Black denotes the covert and “grey” aspect of our lifestyle. SCOUT is an acronym encompassing […]
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 […]
Oakley FP Dopp Kit: A modern mans toiletry bag
A toiletry bag is a must-have if you are traveling. I’ve spent at least half of my military career living out of a bag, and having a toiletry bag was a solid morale boost. At the end of the day, it’s just something to hold your toiletry’s and maybe some meds, but the ease of […]