(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) The 1990’s Called, They Want Their Holster Back John Darwin While the fashion industry may like to revisit past trends, the tactical and firearms market should not. The rise of the Instagram commando has brought about the return of the drop leg holster, with its two large straps. […]
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BLACKHAWK ULTRALIGHT 3 DAY ASSAULT PACK
Spring has finally arrived in Western Pennsylvania and the time has come to dust off the hiking gear that has sat idle all winter and load up Blackhawk’s latest Ultralight 3 Day Assault Pack to head to the trails to test out the goods. I have a backpack fetish and the chance to review a […]
Maxpedition Rolly Polly Extreme
This is the Maxpedition Rolly Polly Extreme, a pack I tested for almost a year. During that time I had a love/hate relationship with it, leading to a long test phase. Initially I used this as an EDC pack and didn’t really like it in that capacity. Once I found a good application for it; […]
Blue Force Gear Helium Whisper – MOLLE Attachment Evolution
After the slight trouble I ran into with the Ten-Speed mag pouches on the BELTminus, I went with a different design. However, I was quite impressed with both the strength and the lightweight nature of the Ten-Speed products. Feeling that they simply needed a firm platform, I placed them on my oldSpartan II armor carrier. […]
Blue Force Gear Ten-Speed M4 Chest Rig
Previously, I’ve written several articles on body armor and armor carriers. However, armor is heavy and not always appropriate to the situation. What if you want to run a chest rig unarmored and are looking to keep weight to a minimum? Enter the Blue Force Gear Ten-Speed M4 Chest Rig. This ultra-lightweight piece of gear […]
Maxpedition Falcon II Review
Maxpedition makes some of the finest military backpacks available and the Falcon II is a shining example. This pack is a tactical bag, which is GSA compliant. It has MOLLE webbing on the front, left and right sides of the backpack. The accordion style bag is also compatible with ALICE gear. There is a Pouch […]
Eberlestock X4 Backpack: Quick Look
Eberlestock packs are well known throughout the world by many hunting, military, and law-enforcement personnel who expect their packs to not let them down. Eberlestock founder Glen Eberle has built his company with the end user in mind; he has stated on numerous occasions that he isn’t afraid to try new things, or try to make existing things […]
Quick Look: Nemo Veda 2P Trekking Pole Tent
If you have ever hiked, you probably know that packing yourself a good shelter comes at a price. You lose space and usually gain a good amount of weight, but your comfort increases a lot. Being protected from the elements when you’re still and can’t get warm by moving around is critical. Most companies have […]