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Rondy Duffel | Kifaru’s Answer for Airline Travel
Air travel with a hunting pack can be nerve-racking, especially if you have to take multiple flights. To help calm those nerves and mitigate the risks of damage from baggage handling machinery, Kifaru designed the Rondy Duffel for the traveling hunter. When I received the bag from them, I was curious to see how it […]
Kifaru Launches the QRF Pack: A Low-Profile, Quick-Access Fanny Pack for Everyday Carry
Kifaru just unveiled the QRF Pack—a low-profile EDC fanny pack built for rapid firearm access, secure CCW storage, and everyday organization.
Best Tactical Duffel Bags for Every Mission
The best tactical duffel bags aren’t just for travel—they’re built to handle abuse, stay organized, and keep your gear mission-ready.
The Ultimate Jungle Survival Kit: Gear Marines Rely On in Okinawa’s Jungle Warfare Training
The Marine Corps Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa Japan had to be one of my favorite training deployments. Learning how to operate and survive in a jungle environment is vastly different from a desert or woodland environment. I remember attending one of our first training sessions at the Northern Training Area (NTA). One of […]
The Fanny | Kifaru’s Minimalist EDC Carrier
There are times when a person needs to carry essentials but lacks pocket space. When those times occur, it is helpful to have a waist pack like Kifaru’s Fanny. When I was asked to give it a try, I accepted the opportunity since I was curious to see how it compared to their Rogan. “Designed […]
ARK Protection Group Partners with HOP Munitions as Official Ammunition Provider
HOP Munitions partners with ARK Protection Group as their official ammunition provider, reinforcing a shared commitment to reliability, precision, and service.
The Mission Darkness Faraday Bag Review: Why the NSA Trusts This Signal-Killing Tech
When going dark isn’t optional, the Mission Darkness Faraday Bag delivers. Built for intelligence work and trusted by those who take privacy seriously, it keeps your devices silent, secure, and off the grid.
5.11 Rush 12 Review: Proven Tough After 16 Years of Abuse
By Tristan Russell If you’ve ever trained, deployed, or traveled with me, there’s a good chance you’ve seen my faithful sidekick: a scuffed-up yet unstoppable 5.11 Rush 12 backpack. I grabbed it back in 2008 while stationed at Fort Bliss, and for the last 16 years, it’s been with me everywhere, from the range to […]
Stop Chasing Screws — Clean Like a Pro with the GRITR Magnetic Gun Cleaning Mat
Keep every screw and spring in place with the GRITR Magnetic Gun Cleaning Mat; a rugged, non-slip PVC mat with magnetic zones and recessed trays built for serious firearm maintenance.
Natural Gas Space Heaters: Reliable Backup Heat for Fall and Winter
When temperatures drop and the wind picks up, most people rely solely on their furnace to stay warm. But what happens when the power goes out or the furnace fails in the middle of winter? That’s where Natural Gas Space Heaters come in, offering an efficient, dependable source of heat that doesn’t depend on electricity. […]
Harbor Freight Gunsmith Tools | A Budget-Friendly Kit for Weekend Gunsmiths
Harbor Freight might surprise you. Here’s how to build a capable gunsmithing toolkit for under $75 using tools you can grab locally.
Ridge Wallet Review: One Year Later
It’s been a full year since I switched to the Ridge Wallet for daily front-pocket carry. After twelve months of real-world use, jeans, workdays, travel, and everything in between, I can say this without hesitation: it’s the wallet I keep coming back to. I’ve tried going back to a traditional bifold more than once, usually […]
My Most Used Piece of Gear While in the Marine Corps
Pictured above is my very first Gerber multi-tool, bought at the PX on Camp Lejeune, NC, shortly after checking into 2/8 Weapons Company in June of 1993. Back then, there was no internet, no quick Amazon orders, and definitely no gear review sites. If you wanted something, you grabbed a catalog or hit the PX […]