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Let’s say you want to build a battle belt. You gotta buy the belt, the belt pad, the pouches, and all that fun stuff. It can be a pain ensuring every component will interact with one another in a manner that works for you. Wilder tactical wants to offer you a complete package and ensure […]
The Magpul DAKA Everyday wallet has been part of my EDC for a while now. Before the DAKA I carried a bulky L-fold wallet that I always had to take out of my pocket or adjust before sitting down. Now with the DAKA’s slim profile, I don’t have to worry about being uncomfortable or printing. […]
One of our biggest supporters, Midland Radio, recently set us up with a pair of T71 X-Talker 2-Way Handheld Radios for our trip to Costa Rica. The mission: to rent a pair of Overland equipped FJ Cruisers from Nomad America and explore the Pacific Coast of the country for a little over a week. With […]
Recently I got into a debate among tactical professionals about training techniques. I was arguing that certain handgun skills needed to be trained at distance (greater than 20 meters). Their argument back was basically “What distance does the average gunfight happen at?” and I have some issues with that line of logic. Allow me to […]
The first time I purchased a pair of electronic ear muffs I knew I couldn’t go back. Since then I’ve had all types of earmuffs and plus of varying electronic capabilities. Right before I left for SHOT Show 2020 my favored pair broke on me. I left on a Sunday and it was Saturday afternoon. […]
In the Pacific Northwest, Danner is legendary for making quality boots that last. I got my first pair of Danner TFX boots when I was in Iraq in 2009 and they are still in my closet. When I joined the Inmate Recovery Team we all got fitted for Danner boots at the Danner Factory Store […]
In today’s environment, the military and law enforcement (LE) find it helpful to operate at night. However, when operating at night, the need for positive identification becomes even more vital. One way for a team to operate at night and identify its team members is to use signal lights. For less than $30, Nitecore supplies […]
Cold Steel is proud to introduce the all-new ENGAGE EDC knives. The Engage series of folders are exceptional in that they represent the introduction of Cold Steel’s® innovative, patent-pending Atlas™ Lock; a locking mechanism that provides an astonishing level of strength and safety in a folding knife. The blades feature line grain, two-tone satin polished […]
Staying comfortable means staying dry. Quick-dry technology pulls moisture away from your skin to keep you moving all day, and it’s a staple in three of the new pieces of gear from Vortex Optics coming your way this spring. Men’s Alpine Cove Shirt Made for weekends with friends, whether you’re scouting or spending a day at […]
Just because water is coming out of a tap doesn’t mean it is potable. Sawyer makes it easier to ensure you’ve got access to clean water with their Tap Water Filtration System which connects directly to the threads on spigots and faucets. It allows you to filter up to 500 gallons per day, with pores […]
“Turn away if you’re not prepared for that fight in the right way. But if the fight is happening anyway and there’s no way to avoid it, go down biting, screaming, punching, kicking and anything else you can do to cause harm. Always pick your battlespace, prepare your defenses and have a way out if […]
In a sea of LED flashlights, there are only a few companies that keep raising the bar in both quality and value. Nitecore is one of those companies. We recently got our hands on one of the brightest handheld lights we’ve tested to date. Considering its size, the TM20K handheld tactical searchlight is a true […]
In the quest to fine tune our Overland kit, we constantly come across unique items that find their way into our lives. Lately, we’ve been downsizing. We switched from a full-sized Tundra to a much smaller FJ Cruiser. Now, with this smaller platform, we must also downsize what we pack. As I look to our […]
If you’re a MacBook Pro owner and don’t necessarily want to use a laptop sleeve to protect your Mac, Urban Armor Gear has a solution for you, a superior one at that. I’ve been using the UAG case for almost a year now to protect my 13″ MacBook Pro and can confidently say it’s worth […]