As an avid outdoorsman, it’s very rare that I find myself unprepared when I venture out into the wilderness. I always make sure to take the essentials, be it a medical kit, proper clothing, or fire starting materials. After using the Nordic Pocket Saw, I came to recognize one area in which I’ve been unprepared. By using […]
Rodney Pointer
Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL: Ultra-Portable Fire Starter
With a company like Exotac, you can pretty much guarantee that you are going to receive an amazing product for starting a fire in any condition. I’ve been so impressed with their products lately, and I’m more than eager to get my hands on their stuff when it’s available. For this review, I’ll be focusing […]
Princeton Tec Helix backcountry LED lantern
It’s always nice to have some type of creature comforts when we are out in the forest on an extended camping or hiking trip. As far as lights go, I have usually kept a small flashlight or chemlight handy. With the Helix Backcountry LED Lantern from Princeton Tec, you can have light anywhere you want, anytime […]
The history and heritage of SOG Knives
In 1964, the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was formed to carry out unconventional operations. The strategic reconnaissance and clandestine missions were designed to secretly carry the fight to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in order to dissuade them from supporting the Viet Cong insurgency in South Vietnam. The nature […]
Quick look at the SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA Laptop Backpack
I use the SwissGear 1900 bag for my EDC use. I prefer the gray man approach for daily use, which is why I use this bag over others. The bag doesn’t scream “tactical” and it’s very well-built. It’s TSA approved for scanning laptops while in the bag and it can also hold most full-size tablets. […]
Sheriff of Baghdad Boot Kit – Lace ’em up!
My biggest problem when I go on long distance hikes isn’t the weight of my pack or the hot spots on my heels, it’s the annoyance of constantly tying up my laces! Luckily, the fine folks at SOB Tactical, led by John McPhee, have developed just the solution to this aggravating problem. The Sheriff of […]
Vertical Roto Shoulder Holster: Old world craftsmanship at its finest
What do John McClane, James Bond, and Mad Max all have in common? Besides having terrible sequels in the later years, they all kick ass by scraping together the best gear they can find in their circumstances. One constant, however, is that they all utilized a shoulder holster in some form or fashion. Everyone uses […]
Gerber Outrigger: Designed to be your reliable daily carry knife
In the past several years, Gerber has seemed to redefine themselves with a growing line of products. This is a good thing for consumers that enjoy different products for a wide variety of uses. The Gerber Outrigger is a line of folding knives that are available in various sizes and styles. Under review is the […]
Gobi Gear SegSac Traveler | Minimalist Packing
For those that like to travel light and far, there are often certain limitations that prevent them from doing so efficiently. One limitation is the weight of the bag used to carry their personal belongings, and the other is the disorganization that is usually seen when carrying a variety of items. The Gobi Gear SecSac […]
Exotac nanoSPARK – Updated Review
I had a chance back in August to get my hands on another excellent fire starting product from Exotac. Back then, the nanoSPARK was at the end of a successful Kickstarter campaign and had just started shipping orders out to the backers. I was really impressed with the product back then and now that they […]