I have carried a Gerber multi-tool for many years and still do so I was excited to check out their StrongArm fixed blade. I got to test it in the field through a couple of training operations and it withstood everything from opening MREs to some light bushcraft in the form of shelter construction. To […]
Tanner Hodges
TYR Tactical Gunfighter Belt: Bridging the gap between a riggers belt and load carriage belt
The USMC issued sub-belt is bulky, uncomfortable, and will not fit under a ruck. Yes, it will fill the purpose of moving some gear off your plate carrier, and yes it will support missions not requiring armor but it isn’t comfortable. If you’re already in an uncomfortable situation shouldn’t your gear be comfortable? With this […]
Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Magazine Pouches
Magazine retention balanced with speed is an issue for many people from the experienced operator to the person who enjoys training at the local range. Enter the Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Mag Pouch. I personally was extremely skeptical when I first ordered this piece of kit due to its lack of Velcro flap or […]
Velocity Systems UW Pusher Chest Rig Gen VI
Flashback to 2016 to me, an advanced infantry school student, sitting in the pouring rain after being awake for 47 hours continuously and finding myself as the navigation man for the 5th straight patrol. Yet again it was dark and I was digging through my admin pouch for a red lens light and map pen […]