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5.11 Tactical MVR 35L Backpack | First Look

For years, my go-to packs for EDC and travel have been the RUSH 12 and RUSH 24 from 5.11 Tactical. As much as I enjoy the features on the RUSH 12 and 24, I have always looked for something in the same size range but a little less tactical looking. Enter the MVR series of […]

Return of the Original 5.11 Tactical Covert 18 Backpack

For years, I’ve used different backpacks and sling bags as concealed carry, travel, and professional use backpacks, but there’s always been something about them that kept me looking. A few years ago, the 5.11 Covert 18 backpacks came out to fill a niche in the low-profile backpack market. I took a look at them, but […]

5.11 Austin Stripe Flannel | Winter Wear with a Plus

It’s been a frigid winter so far here in New Jersey, with temperatures hovering in the twenties and thirties for what seems like forever. With the temperatures down and my age being up, I feel the wintry weather more. It just creeps in and lingers there, letting its presence be felt. When the weather is […]

5.11 Load Up 22″ Carry On 45L Travel Made Easy

Over the past five years, I’ve made a concerted effort to avoid overpacking and, with rare exception, have been a one-bag carry-on traveler. My bag of choice has been one backpack or the other. I love the freedom that a backpack allows, keeping my belongings close to me, my hands free, and enabling me to […]

5.11 ABR Gift Set – an EDC Starter Kit

Everyday Carry (EDC) has become an industry unto itself. I’m old enough to remember when EDC was your wallet and car keys. Significant additions might have been a pack of cigarettes, a lighter if you were a smoker (As many people were back in the day). Nowadays, EDC covers more personal carry items from medical, […]

The 5.11 Kumau Reversible Jacket Made for the Town and Country

I’ve always liked military-style jackets and have worn them whenever appropriate, for both personal and professional use. One of my favorite jackets that I wore for years was an old sage-colored M1A flight jacket festooned with patches from my military service in the Navy and the Army National Guard. I wore that jacket for years […]

5.11 Skyweight 36L Outdoor Hiking Pack

The 5.11 Skyweight 36L is an outdoor hiking style backpack designed to carry all your necessities on the trail for a day hike or weekend. Made from 330D Nylon Ripstop in a clamshell design that allows easy access to your gear without having to take everything out. The back panel is contoured and padded for comfort, […]

5.11 RUSH 24 | Revisited in Black Multicam

It’s been five years since I had a RUSH 24 (24), and the last one was a black Gen 1. I had always liked the 24, but as my lifestyle and needs changed, I moved more towards the RUSH 12 for my personal and professional needs. Professionally, my backpacks have been used for working security […]

Allhaula 30 Backpack | A New Look for 5.11 Tactical

The Allhaula is a new line of backpacks and bags from 5.11. They are a departure from 5.11’s traditional line of tactical style backpacks and bags. I started seeing advertisements for the Allhaula line a couple of months ago. And when the opportunity arose to receive one for evaluation, I was extremely pleased. I’ve been […]

RUSH MOAB 10 Sling Pack 18L – Everyday Pratical

The 5.11 RUSH series of packs has been around for years, having gone through a reworking a couple of years ago, leading to the enhanced features now found on the Gen 2 RUSH packs. I’ve always liked the RUSH series of packs and have had all the models except for the 100 60-liter size. My […]

5.11 Deploy Tl-USB Flashlight – Quality Light in the Dark

For the past few weeks, I’ve been using the 5.11 Deploy Tl-USB Flashlight on a fore watch job on a construction site. My shift was the 1800 – 0600 shift. Our responsibility is to ensure that no fires start and that various equipment on the site continues running all night. The location is in an […]

5.11 – Endo. K Insert Kneepad – Improved Knee Protection

I’ve been using 5.11 Knee pads for about five years now. Recently, I received a set of the new Endo. K Insert Kneepads. The old style was a paw print design which fit into the knee pockets of 5.11 tactical pants. I had never really given much thought to the use of them as my […]

5.11 Everyday Gift Set | A Perfect Holiday Gift for Anyone

The 5.11 Everyday Gift Set is a limited edition two-knife set for 2024. The set contains an Icarus DP Full and a Base 3DP. Both are folding knives which would make great everyday carry blades for anyone. The Icarus DP has a 3.5” blade with a drop point and FRN textured scales. The Base DP […]

Mystery Ranch Mission Duffle 55L | Adventure Ready

The Mystery Ranch Mission Duffle is an adventure/travel-ready bag that can fulfill many needs. Constructed of high-quality materials, workmanship, and full of well-thought-out handy features. Making it user-friendly. The Mission Duffle can be carried by its built-in carry handles that snap together, detachable shoulder strap, or detachable backpack straps providing multiple options for carry. There […]

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