I use a backpack of some sort almost every day. Whether it be packing up to go to work, a road trip, air travel, or military purposes. The Hex wet/dry pack is one of the more unique and quality bags I’ve encountered. The features of this bag are endless. For starters, it is a sleek […]
Tanner Hodges
US Marine drops some knowledge on holsters
Holsters are a necessary part of owning a pistol. A holster allows safe carry of a firearm for both duty and range time. I personally, if carrying a duty pistol at all, am relegated to using either the SERPA design or the old school USGI green Cordura holster. Both are terrible options in my opinion […]
Constructing urban breaching charges
Marine Assaultmen and Engineers conduct urban breaching in Integrated Training Exercise 3-18 on Range 220 MOUT in 29 Palms California. The Marines used detonation cord (det cord) to construct a variety of urban breaching charges that are standard for urban shot and experimented with some newer charges including the “Copenhagen charge” developed to defeat deadbolted […]
Gatorz Eyewear Blackout ANSI Z87+ rated Magnums, Marine Corps Approved
I was in desperate need of another pair of “dark eye pro” i.e. sunglasses when a friend of mine recommended the Gatorz Magnums. I’ve worn Oakley Ballistic M Frames for years which are great sunglasses and allow me to switch to clear lenses for certain night work. I unwrapped the Gatorz and immediately discovered a […]
Hults Bruk Akka Forester Axe
This axe is easily one of the best-constructed and rugged tools I have ever owned. The lineage behind Hults Bruk is long and full of rich Swedish history dating back to 1697 which only adds to the axes’ appeal. Upon opening the box for the Akka Forester’s Axe, I immediately noticed how much care had […]
Altama Maritime Assault boots
I was in the market for a new pair of shoes when I spotted these browsing Instagram. I at first scrolled right past thinking they were another pair of black chucks, but upon closer inspection, these were a whole different animal. The Altama Maritime Assault boots come in two heights and I opted for the […]
Texas Black Rifle Company Micro Comp V3
Looking to upgrade my Gen 3 Glock 17 I went to my local gun shop (Guerilla Armament in Jacksonville, NC go check them out) and I stumbled upon something I have seen a few reviews on before; the Texas Black Rifle Company’s Micro Comp V3. Machined from 7075-T6 Aluminum and coated black I was immediately […]
Photo of the day: Make the field great again
Marines sit in the defense and decorate their new home for the next few days. The Marines had assaulted multiple objectives and consolidated to emplace a large defense involving multiple supporting agencies including artillery, close air support, and crew served weapons. Logos on the decorations include “Trump 2020” and “Make the field great again”. During […]
Emerson Knives Horseman: Portable and simple
Emerson Knives have long been a collector’s piece and useful workhorse of many knife aficionados, military, LEO, and hard workers everywhere. The rugged durability and common sense design have long been sought after since the companies inception. I personally was a bit put off by the price point on some of their knives. After destroying […]
T3 Tactical Fanny Pack: Multi-purpose waist pack
When I was growing up the fanny pack was possibly the worst fashion accessory ever only worn by ironic hipsters and my friend’s dad Steve who had an incredible collection of high white socks commonly worn with a fanny pack and sandals on vacation. Then I joined the Marines and noticed members of our STA […]