Bottom Line Up Front Tough outer construction with a sleek look, some of the inner pouches are a bit flimsy, but overall a solid backpack with a ton of attachment options. Overview: SHELLBACK TACTICAL WRAITH LASER CUT MOLLE BACKPACK I’ve been using the same backpack for a very long time now – a beat-up, framed […]
Jun 19 2018
5.11 Tactical Holster Shirt
Looking for a new way of securing your firearms for covert carry? Well, the answer may be as close as 5.11 Tactical. The long-time maker of everything from boots to belts also offers a compression undershirt with two built-in holsters. Looks cool but how does it perform? When I first saw the 5.11 Tactical Holster […]
Jun 15 2018
Micro PFD puts safety in your pocket
Every year, first responders and citizens are needlessly lost due to flash floods or while attempting to evacuate flooded areas. Most could have been saved if they had a personal flotation device available. But even those who had access to PFDs had become separated from them, usually, because they were stored in a trunk, back […]
Jun 9 2018
REVIEW: Tru-Spec 24-7 XPEDITION Pants
Bottom Line Up Front Nothing witty to say here. They’re great and I’ll probably wind up buying at least one more pair. Overview: Tru-Spec Xpedition Tactical Pants Uniformed military is generally spoiled when it comes to picking what to wear: we almost never had to go beyond jeans, slacks, or shorts when out of uniform. […]
Jun 3 2018
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Review
Have you ever wondered if an electric knife sharpener is worth the investment? Will it really do as good a job as hours behind a whetstone in only a few short minutes? Read on and find out. We take the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener for a test drive – and you might be […]
Jun 2 2018
Always Make Space in Your Ruck for Books
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” -Harry S. Truman Reading for pleasure feels like a dying hobby. Far too often I’ll read a good book only to hear “Oh, I don’t really read” when I want to discuss it with people at the office. It’s a shame, but I get it; […]
May 25 2018
Rebirth of the Multitool
There was a time when no working man’s belt was complete without a multitool. First, there was the Leatherman, then Gerber and soon almost every knife or tool maker were offering their own version. After falling out of favor the multitool has experienced a rebirth, due mainly to the EDC movement. Let’s look at one […]
May 5 2018
Traveling with Your Firearm Pt 2
If you are a CCW Permit holder and plan on traveling, it is important you understand the ins and outs of doing so. While you hope that your firearm never leaves the holster and that no one ever knows you have it, you have to be prepared for the worst. Even if you do not […]
May 3 2018
Review: Bates GX-8 Sage Composite Toe Side Zip Boot
Bottom Line Up Front Lauded for their comfort and stability, the GX-8 performs better for convenience and daily work on pavement and in workshops than it does for a serious time out in the field. Practical over tactical. Overview: Bates GX-8 Sage Comp Toe Given the excellent reviews these boots had, I was super excited […]
May 2 2018
Review: Bates Ranger II Boots
Bottom Line Up Front Unparalleled out of the box comfort and flexibility. Replace the insoles with ones designed for your feet, and you might have your favorite pair of desert military boots for high-speed situations and lifestyles. Overview: Bates Ranger II Coyote Comp Toe Boots Last week I took these boots out on a few […]
