While nothing beats the multi-functionality of a Gerber nor the effectiveness of a good knife, you can’t exactly bring them everywhere. I don’t carry a multi-tool while in business attire, and I can’t bring a knife on a plane, especially if I’m carry-on only. Enter the benefit of a key-tool, the most stupidly useful thing […]
North Korea EMP
If you ever look at prepper websites, you’ll know that an EMP attack is their number one fear right now, and North Korea is the country most of them suspect will launch it. It’s fashionable to dismiss preppers as crazy conspiracy theorists, but most of them are normal people who’re worried about the future. So, […]
Giving Saving Private Ryan It’s Due Credit
When I was 13, I took a basketball to the face. The circumstances will remain shrouded in my own mystery, but suffice to say I was a weary sight: a half shut black eye, swollen cheek, and an abrasive burn that maintained a faint hue of basketball orange. Being a self-conscious teenager, I passed on […]
Top EDC Items You Should Have
We all have those essential items that we designated as the “everyday carry” items whether they are actually essential to everyday needs, or just some sh*t to make you feel cool. Load your pockets or not these items are worth mentioning to fill your EDC list. KeyBar KeyBar is the solution to all those loose […]
Disaster Communications: Reaching Help During an Emergency
Most of us take calling for help for granted. The average American no longer relies on making it to a landline, instead of carrying a cellular phone with them 24/7. Help is as simple as dialing 911. Unfortunately when disaster strikes it may not be that simple. Cellular service can be disrupted and remaining services […]
REVIEW: Cannae Legion Elite Pack with Helmet Carry
A couple of months ago I received the Legion Elite with helmet carry for review and could not wait to put it through the paces. During that time I have carried a daily go bag, used it on a few deer scouting adventures and finally it has accompanied me on several hunting trips. Now it […]
Decontaminating Your Firearms
Following the recent flooding in Texas, Florida and surrounding areas, many gun owners are going to return home only to find much of their possessions have been not only wet but submerged for extended periods. Following are some tips for not only cleaning but decontaminating those firearms and so that you can enjoy them for […]
Keep ‘em Off
There are a lot of things that cross our mind when we think about being in the wilderness of our own volition or if we find ourselves up a certain creek without a paddle. We think about shelter, fire, water, food, and getting rescued. These are obvious survival priorities and should be addressed as soon […]
Hurricanes Harvey & Irma: How to Help
The 2017 hurricane season has only just begun, but already two storms of historic proportions have struck the U.S. Many residents in the affected areas have lost everything and been forced to evacuate. Recovery is likely to take months, even years, and a lot of money. Despite our faults, Americans have a tradition of helping […]
REVIEW: 5.11 Tactical Pants
Anyone who has been interested in the great outdoors, the military or law enforcement should be familiar with 5.11. The original 5.11 pant was developed in 1992. Their offerings have expanded significantly and now offer clothing options for military, law enforcement, outdoors and athletics. The technology that now goes into their garments makes them more […]