I hadn’t owned a backpack for about 15 years when I came across Vertx. That time frame probably makes me seem a lot older than I am(I’m 27), but long story short, I didn’t carry one a day past the end of 5th grade. I can’t remember thinking “I want a backpack!” at any point […]
Off body carry
Rapid Deployment of the 5.11 Rapid Origin Pack
Ding! Ding! New Email From: Rave Alert Subject: SWAT Callout group Content: All SWAT members respond to the PD for manhunt of a suspect who shot at PD Officer. Response: Hell yeah! I was sitting at home waiting for this email to come. You see, one of our Officers made a routine traffic stop and […]
5.11 Covert 18 Backpack: Subtle and Inconspicuous
As much as I like the size and organization of the 5.11 RUSH 24 there are times that I prefer a pack that is less tactical in appearance, for those times one of my go-to packs is the 5.11 Covert 18. The Covert 18 is slightly smaller at 30 liters compared to the RUSH 24’s 37 […]
Maxpedition Riftblade CCW Backpack: First Look
It doesn’t take a genius to see that the world is a violent place all we have to do is watch the news. In the last few years shootings at public events have made headline news around the world. This has prompted the quick growth of one particular industry in the last few years, the […]
BLACKHAWK Low Visibility Courier Bag
About a year ago I was looking for a messenger type bag to carry my laptop and work materials with me when my backpack wouldn’t blend into the situation. I went to my favorite shopping venue Amazon and began my search. I wasn’t looking to lay out a lot of cash as I wasn’t sure […]
Elite Survival Systems | Marathon Gun Pack
A while back I was doing a good deal of fitness walking and some running and decided that I wanted to carry a pistol with me. As my activity was taking place in a residential neighborhood I didn’t want to raise any alarms with the neighbors so decided to look at some alternative hot weather […]
Eyes On | Arc’Teryx LEAF Courier 15 Bag
Arc’Teryx LEAF recently released the latest addition to their equipment line – the Courier 15. The secure and manageable bag has some cool features that got me all hot and bothered. First off, it’s capable of carrying a sub-gun concealed within. (You can bet your ass that we’ll be trying that out.) Arc’Teryx design and […]
Concealed Carry – Female Perspective
Every individual must determine for themselves what best suits their concealed carry needs. But, women, in particular, have unique demands on their concealed carry gear that men do not due to the shape of the female figure as well as the impractical trends of ladies’ fashions. Often, one of the options that comes to mind […]
Vertx EDC Ready Pack: Versatile, daily use backpack
Since I received the Vertx EDC Ready pack I have used it in a wide variety of roles and it has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. I commonly find myself working out of my vehicle, carrying work home with me, or making the common weekend trips to do some activity and the EDC Ready […]
Watch: Getting Pulled Over with a Gun in the Car
“I have been getting a lot of questions about how I carry my handgun when I am on the road. I use a steering column holster for easy access to my firearm. It gives me a convenient and secure place to put my pistol, And it’ll give you the ability to draw it quickly in […]