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Latest Gear stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

Military Leadership’s Problem as Told by Three Monkeys

Military Leadership’s Problem as Told by Three Monkeys

SOFREP News Team · March 31, 2021

Find out why we can learn a lot about the failings of military leadership from three monkeys, a ladder, and a determined zookeeper.

Looking for a Great, Inexpensive Knife? Check Out the Gerber Ayako

Looking for a Great, Inexpensive Knife? Check Out the Gerber Ayako

Travis Pike · March 27, 2021

The Gerber Ayako is a great little knife for most tasks. I wouldn’t take it to war, but I’ll take it to work, camping, and to clean deer.

Garmont NEMESIS 6.1 GTX Boot Review

Garmont NEMESIS 6.1 GTX Boot Review

Nick Coffman · March 25, 2021

The ergonomic design is a little off-putting, but once you slip them on and get moving, you’ll appreciate all that went into the Garmont Nemesis GTX boot.

Beyond Gucci: Dissecting General Miller’s Glock

Beyond Gucci: Dissecting General Miller’s Glock

Travis Pike · March 24, 2021

General Miller’s Glock has made headlines. The former 1911 afficionado is now carrying a plastic fantastic fitted with all sorts of upgrades.

Improvised Weapons 101: How to Make a Sap

Improvised Weapons 101: How to Make a Sap

Travis Pike · March 18, 2021

A Sap is a brutal weapon capable of breaking bones and skulls and causing a bad day. Today we are going to learn how to improvise one.

Axil Trackr Blu: High Tech Ear Pro For Modern Warfighters

Axil Trackr Blu: High Tech Ear Pro For Modern Warfighters

Travis Pike · March 13, 2021

The future is now and you can embrace it with the Axil Trackr Blu electronic ear muffs. Enjoy crystal clear audio and high tech performance.

The Best Combat Boots According to Special Operators

The Best Combat Boots According to Special Operators

SOFREP News Team · March 9, 2021

From SWCC fast boats to the jungles of South America, these footwear options were handpicked by Special Operators as the best combat boots.

The Ammo Transport Bag – A Modern Ammo Can

The Ammo Transport Bag – A Modern Ammo Can

Travis Pike · March 5, 2021

Cloud Defensive is best know for producing high end lights, but did you know they also produce the Ammo Transport Bag, a modern ammo can.

The Torch Backup Light From Mission First Tactical

The Torch Backup Light From Mission First Tactical

Travis Pike · February 25, 2021

Some lights are big and powerful and impressive. Others are a bit more subtle, and the MFT Torch Backup light is certainly the latter.

The Steyr AUG – The Great Austrian Bullpup

The Steyr AUG – The Great Austrian Bullpup

Travis Pike · February 17, 2021

The Steyr AUG is an old school, yet highly modern bullpup rifle. We got to take one for a spin and get deep and in depth with the design.

BENRUS Type I: Steeped In History and Back With Force

BENRUS Type I: Steeped In History and Back With Force

Nick Coffman · February 16, 2021

You may not know it by name, the Benrus Type I carries with it a deep military history to which its modern incarnation pays serious homage.

How to Make A DIY Escape and Evade Kit

How to Make A DIY Escape and Evade Kit

Travis Pike · February 13, 2021

Escape and Evade is an interesting topic with lots of rabbit holes you can go down. Today we are looking at a mini escape and evade kit.

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SIG Sauer

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Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.

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