A roll-top bag with a built-in washboard won’t replace a laundromat, but when you’re living out of a pack, it’s about as close as you’ll get to clean clothes on demand without plugging anything in.
A field watch with real Pacific-theater lineage and A-11 DNA, the Praesidus Pacific Front line of timepieces are built to be worn daily, not displayed, quietly carrying forward a small piece of history.
My 1988 Remington 870 Express started as my dad’s budget shotgun, and now it rides upgraded in the backcountry with me, a steel-framed reminder that when something snaps in the dark at 0200, reliability beats everything.
SOFREP’s favorite pipehitter, Geo Hand, shares how he has modified his own personal defense weapon.
I went with the Glock 23 over the G-19, and I’m not looking back. Want to know why I think the G-23 is the smarter pick? Read on and I’ll break it down for you.
The Sterling’s long, lightweight handle causes users to bear down unconsciously, leading to irritation, nicks, and increased risk of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB)—but by restoring proper weight and balance, you transform a disposable into a field-grade shaving implement that lets the blade geometry do the work.
SHOT Show 2026 wasn’t about flashy banners or endless aisles—it was about the gear that actually worked, and if you paid attention, you could see the future of shooting right there on the floor.
A junior soldier’s first Al Mar purchase becomes the entry point into how Al Mar’s Special Forces ties, friendship with Nick Rowe, and SERE-driven design priorities shaped some of the most respected knives in the tactical world.
This is the kind of holster that settles into your hand with the quiet confidence of gear built to be carried, worn, and trusted without a second thought.
Pipehitters delivers relentless, research-heavy zombie warfighting while turning Yaël Sion’s story into a hard lesson on how isolation and arrogance get people hurt, and why trust, connection, and the team are the only way elite operators survive the long grind.
When the excuses finally run out, FightCamp is there to replace them with rounds, numbers, and the quiet satisfaction of work that actually counts.
Armed with amphibious rifles, Russian Spetsnaz turn the waterline into a kill zone instead of a transition point.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
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.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
