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Having a standalone light in one’s everyday carry is an essential tool that some might not consider. However, having a flashlight has been helpful to me when I have needed to rummage around a vehicle or look under a porch. Nitecore’s EDC33 is one such light that can round out an EDC kit and prevent […]
For defensive firearms, a piece of advice I’ve heard from firearm instructors is to include a weapon light. It should be one of the minimum items for setting up a rifle. A light is necessary for identifying targets or helping to pick a path in a dark house. Olight has taken their Odin series and […]
Tomahawks appear throughout history from the colonial era to the modern battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. American popular culture depicts the use of tomahawks in movies like The Patriot and The Last of the Mohicans. However, the average person likely doesn’t realize the robust versatility of the tomahawk. A tool used for camping or a valuable […]
My wife and I enjoy hiking in the backcountry, and one thing that has yet to happen to us is finding out that our truck’s battery died while we were gone on our hike. However, it is better to be prepared than caught unprepared and stranded with a dead battery. Uncharted Supply Co. has improved […]
One lesson that military members and hunters learn while practicing fieldcraft is how to minimize the amount of sound made from ones equipment and clothing. One piece of clothing that can be extra noisy is raingear. Sitka has an answer to noisy raingear for hunters in the form of the Thunderhead Jacket. Thunderhead Jacket Overview: […]
As a relatively new deer hunter, I am looking for equipment to complement my hunting gear. One such piece of equipment is a rangefinder. I have found myself several times in the woods wishing I had a rangefinder to help measure different distances across a valley. When offered the opportunity to review the Accuranger 1300 […]
One of the firearm safety rules is knowing what your target is before firing. Not identifying your target can lead to deadly consequences in low-light settings or at night. As a result, to overcome the dark in these situations, a weapon-mounted light is vital. Olight has produced the Valkyrie Turbo, a new pistol light with […]
From night hunts to attending low-light shooting courses, the interest in affordable night vision has increased over the past several years. Digital night vision is also making significant steps into the night vision arena, even in the U.S. military. SiOnyx is gaining a foothold with night vision devices such as their Aurora and now with […]
Packs are one of those items that can make or break an adventure. With a pack too small, one can risk not packing all the necessary equipment to survive for extended durations. On the other hand, if a pack is too large for the adventure, one can risk packing too much. And tiring out due […]
5.11 has built its reputation on technical and tactical gear and clothing for any purpose and climate. In October, 5.11 released a new technical clothing line in partnership with PrimaLoft® Insulation. The Adventure Jacket is the men’s jacket entry into this new technical line and lives up to the “Always Be Ready” motto from 5.11. […]
A shirt jacket balances between a jacket for cooler weather and a casual Friday shirt at the office. This year, 5.11 introduced the Dylan Reversible Shirt Jacket in partnership with PrimaLoft® Insulation. The Dylan also stands out from other shirt jackets because it’s reversible, allowing owners to quickly change their jacket’s appearance. “The Dylan Reversible […]
Having a backpack that can adapt to different environments helps manage responding to adventures with ease. Remote Equipment is a company on a mission to work with unique materials to make a pack for those adventures. With a pack like the CHARLIE 25, owners can go from being an urban commuter to an outdoor explorer […]
Having an extra flashlight can help make life at camp easier when you need a light. Olight’s new flashlight, the Seeker 4 Pro, fits in at the campsite and around the neighborhood as a high-powered torch for low-light situations. Building on the Seeker 3 Pro, Olight has introduced the Seeker 4 this year. Olight was […]
One lesson I have learned from hunting is the importance of having binoculars. I realized I needed binos to glass my surroundings during my first hunting trip. Besides having a good set of binoculars, having a functional harness helps keep binos accessible and secure. While searching for a harness, Sitka’s Mountain Optics Harness was one […]