When out in the backcountry, the hammock is one piece of gear I hear mentioned all the time while discussing 'what's new' or I'm involved in a 'is it worth it' type of gear discussion. It generally starts with a backpacking trip and someone sets up their hammock. In a group, you will inevitably hear, "Man, I knew I should have brought mine" or "I've been wanting to get a … [Read more...] about Summer is almost here! Pick a Hammock for your next Adventure
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Grab your gear and go | Here’s everything you’d need to build an adventure go bag
Grab your gear and go. In the military, especially in Ranger School, you are taught and instructed to never have more than one item out of your ruck at a time. It was always entertaining to see some guy in the position next to me with both boots and socks off just as that fateful high pitched squeal of an artillery simulator kicked off. In school, you never wanted to be that … [Read more...] about Grab your gear and go | Here’s everything you’d need to build an adventure go bag
Photo of the day: Grab your gear and go!
Grab your gear and go. In the military, especially in Ranger School, you are taught and instructed to never have more than one item out of your ruck at a time. It was always entertaining to see some guy in the position next to me with both boots and socks off just as that fateful high pitched squeal of an artillery simulator kicked off. In school, you never wanted to be that … [Read more...] about Photo of the day: Grab your gear and go!
Dawson Precision Rear Adjustable and Front FO Sight
If you are looking to improve the quality of sight on your handgun, swing by dawsonprecision.com for excellent service and an even better product. I recently installed the Dawson Precision rear adjustable and front fiber optic sights on my Glock 35 and so far, I am very impressed. The rear adjustable sight is black and serrated to eliminate any glare on sunny days. It has a … [Read more...] about Dawson Precision Rear Adjustable and Front FO Sight
Massif Advanced Quarter Zip Combat Shirt
I’ve previously covered the importance of FR (flame resistant) clothing in hazardous environments. The protection provided is paramount, and to date has saved countless lives on the battlefield. Massif is a continuous industry leader in the field of FR clothing for soldiers, independent contractors, LE, and wildland firefighters. The evolution of the combat shirt has been long … [Read more...] about Massif Advanced Quarter Zip Combat Shirt
SpyderCo Assist: Rescue Knife Review
Imagine you're traveling 60 mph down the highway with your son or daughter and suddenly you're flying through the air - with each flip and impact you feel the steel frame of your vehicle gouging and grinding into the asphalt. The vehicle settles on the roof and you are hanging upside down by the seatbelt you were hopefully wearing. You have multiple broken bones and feel the … [Read more...] about SpyderCo Assist: Rescue Knife Review
Watch: Running for the Lows
A friend recently mentioned they had seen a trailer about a Marine who, since leaving the service, has taken up trail running as a means of therapy for the transition back into civilian life. I watched the trailer and the two minutes below instantly resonated. I knew I had to watch the full film. Although everyone's experience in the service it different to a degree, most of … [Read more...] about Watch: Running for the Lows
NW Alpine Belay Jacket: Chosen for it’s warmth, toughness and minimal packed size
The NW Alpine Belay Jacket is a compressible and very comfortable synthetic-fill jacket built for cold and damp environments. What's intriguing about this jacket is the apparent design quality and the company's manufacturing location. NW Alpine began in 2010, and has since continued to produce top-quality alpine gear, cut and sewn in Portland, Oregon. It is very rare to find a … [Read more...] about NW Alpine Belay Jacket: Chosen for it’s warmth, toughness and minimal packed size
NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody: Functional in a wide variety of conditions
The Black Spider is the moniker given to a formidable, 1000-foot-tall wall of volcanic rock and ice on the eastern face of Mount Hood above the Newton-Clark glacier. This area contains some of the most sought-after and heart-pounding alpine routes in the Pacific Northwest. NW Alpine has designed a hoody capturing the namesake of Mount Hood's most notorious wall. The NW Alpine … [Read more...] about NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody: Functional in a wide variety of conditions
Smith Optics Frontman Elite
I have lost more sunglasses than I can count on both hands. Most models were lost in my foolish youth. It generally went something like, "Hey, watch this," as I front-flipped off the houseboat, only to see my sunglasses fly off mid-flight, lost forever to the bottom of the lake. I now take a little more care in safeguarding my eye protection. One pair I plan on keeping for a … [Read more...] about Smith Optics Frontman Elite
100 Deadly Skills of the Violent Nomad
Many of us live some fairly ordinary lives. Others live in an arena where hyper-vigilance is an absolute and necessary part of daily life. No matter whether you fit left, right, or in the middle between these two spectrums, knowing skills to get you out a sticky situation can be invaluable. You may live a quiet and subdued existence and only really have to protect yourself or a … [Read more...] about 100 Deadly Skills of the Violent Nomad
Grab your gear and go | Build an adventure go bag
Grab your gear and go. In the military, especially in Ranger School, you are taught and instructed to never have more than one item out of your ruck at a time. It was always entertaining to see some guy in the position next to me with both boots and socks off just as that fateful high pitched squeal of an artillery simulator kicked off. In school, you never wanted to be that … [Read more...] about Grab your gear and go | Build an adventure go bag