Clint Emerson and his Book 100 Deadly Skills is a must-read for anyone who has an even passing interest in fieldcraft should read. It provides 100 Deadly Skills in an easy to digest format that provides vivids illustrations combined with easy to read and remember instructions. Crate Club has partnered with Clint before, but in my opinion, the Deadly […]
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Magpul Daka pouch is now part of my medical loadout
It seems like I’m never done ‘dialing in’ my gear. I’m always looking for better-streamlined ways of setting up my gear so that I can access it quickly when needed. Most importantly my medical gear. When it comes to medical emergencies, seconds count when first responders are minutes away. That’s why we, the capable citizens, […]
A classic EDC tool | The Swiss Army Knife
Growing up, my Dad and I watched MacGyver every week to see what new things he would do with his Swiss Army Knife to get out of a bind. I also remember my Dad always having a Swiss Army Knife in his pocket regardless of what he was doing. My Dad preferred the Executive style of knife […]
My everyday carry for life in the United States
My everyday carry has changed over time, and will most likely continue to change. I hope that by sharing this I can give an idea to people new to the concept on how they may want to set theirs up. I’m going to touch on each individual item and some of the benefits they have to being […]
Tailoring my EDC for running
Tailoring your EDC (everyday carry) for each situation doesn’t have to be complicated. It also doesn’t have to be overboard. The truth is, that what you carry to work probably isn’t practical to carry while at school, to the gym, and definitely not while running. To touch on the latter, running, I don’t claim to […]
Concealed carry tips with Kyle Lamb
Kyle Lamb is a retired Army Veteran with 21 years of service. In 1991 Kyle got selected for the Army’s Tier 1 Special Operations unit (Delta Force) where he stayed until he retired in 2007. He has seen combat ranging from the Battle of Mogadishu to the current War on Terror. Because of his experience […]
The multi-tool upgraded: GERBER’s Center-Drive PLUS
Gerber’s Center-Drive Plus offers uncompromising performance through revolutionary design, now optimized for weapons maintenance. The innovative center-axis driver opens to align like a real screwdriver, yielding maximum torque and rotation. No productivity is sacrificed with the addition of a 30% longer outboard blade and one-thumb opening sliding jaws. Full size, real tools – the multi-tool […]
Gerber launches the Fastball: An intuitive, USA made flipper for EDC use
GERBER, has a new EDC offering, the Fastball. This American-made folding knife partners precision engineering and polished aesthetics, American craftsmanship. The Fastball will be available February 13, 2019 with an MSRP of $110 [Urban Grey, Flat Sage] and $115 [Black]. “The Fastball is the perfect EDC knife – aesthetically compelling, functionally flawless, and boasting […]
Photo of the day: Daily preparedness and duct tape
Being prepared doesn’t mean carrying around the toolbox with you to fix every single thing that Murphy will throw at you. Preparedness is usually dependent on the situation and being realistic about what you can comfortably carry without being cumbersome. There are those few items that will always have multiple uses to get you out […]
What is your absolute minimum edc?
Kyle Defoor recently made a Facebook post about his absolute minimum EDC. In that post, he mentioned the old school mantra of ‘always have a watch and a knife‘ that was coined by the Frogmen/UDT teams of WW2. During WW2, the UDT guys would do beach reconnaissance with only their dive knife and wristwatch. At […]