Summer is here! Well kind of, at least in Florida it reached 99 degrees in the beginning of May. It is the perfect weather for swimming, grilling, shooting guns and sipping beers. However, once we get passed summer fun and into acting and looking like an adult we have to consider how we dress. I’m […]
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The Carbon Carry Belt – From Propper
While I mostly covered guns at SHOT 2019 I also went to see some of my favorite companies in the tactical gear sector. One being Propper. I love Propper gear and since 2014 they have been my issue work pants as well. One of the coolest new pieces of gear was the carbon carry belt. […]
The Propper BA Softshell Duty Jacket
Winter has finally arrived in my little slice of Florida, with temperatures in the 50s it’s downright chilly for us sun people. I can finally put on my new Propper BA Softshell Duty shell. The fine folks at Propper sent it to me a while back but it’s hardly been cold enough for a proper […]
Propper Full Zip Tech Sweater: Stay Tactically Cozy
My favorite two seasons are finally upon us, fall and winter. Now in some parts of the country, these seasons may not be so celebrated. In Florida, it’s a welcome reprieve from 80% humidity and 98-degree temperatures. Living in North Western Florida it still gets cold(ish). So this year after losing 45 pounds I knew I […]
Propper International Series 300 Boots
This past summer we had our own USMC Veteran and current wildland firefighter Travis Pike perform an extensive testing cycle on the Propper International Series 100 boots. So when Propper International reached out and asked if I wanted to test out their 300 Series boots I knew that I was going to be testing a quality […]
Propper International Range Bag: First Look
When it comes to soft goods that are used in both military and law enforcement there is one name that quickly rises to the top and that is Propper International. Over the past few years we have been fortunate enough to review more than a dozen pieces of gear from the company. The products we’ve […]
Field Tested: Propper BA Softshell Jacket
Over the past several months I’ve been trying out the Propper BA Softshell jacket. Living in the Pacific Northwest provides folks with a special appreciation for outerwear. High temperatures can swing by double digits and we have so many types of rain that falls so often we count the days that don’t have rain. For about […]
Warrior Wear: 21 New Boots Ready for Your Next Mission
Courtesy of Tactical Life This year has seen a wide variety of new boots introduced to the world. Both major and minor manufacturers from around the world used significant technology improvements both in materials and the manufacturing process to enhance long-trusted designs and create bold new boots that are lighter, stronger and more comfortable than anything […]
Propper Kinetic Cargo Pants
My morning ritual consists of waking up before the sun rises, stretching, waking the dog, getting dressed and pick a playlist to listen too. I wear basketball shorts because of the freedom of movement they offer, how light they are and how comfortable they feel. What does this have to do with anything? Well, I’ve […]
The Propper Series 100 Boots | Reviewed
After nearly 9 years of use, and two deployments I was beginning to worry about my boots. It wasn’t until I started feeling something rough and rigid poking through the bottoms of my boots I decided I really needed to upgrade. Propper has tossed me a pair of pants and I absolutely love them. I […]