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Haven Tents: If You Feel Like You Are Sleeping on Air, It’s Because You Are

Haven Tents: If You Feel Like You Are Sleeping on Air, It’s Because You Are

November 12, 2021

Outdoor adventures are fun and exciting. Sleep, however, can be a tricky part of the experience. Haven Tents has a solution for that.

Aero Precision AR-15 – The Perfect Custom Build?

Aero Precision AR-15 – The Perfect Custom Build?

September 22, 2021

AR-15 options are endless. However, sometimes, the way to find the best option is to build the AR yourself!

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Tracer Rounds

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Tracer Rounds

September 8, 2021

Tracer rounds look spectacular and certainly serve a purpose, but not all is rainbows and roses when it comes to their use in the battlefield.

Steel vs. Brass Ammo Casings, Which Are Better?

Steel vs. Brass Ammo Casings, Which Are Better?

August 6, 2021

Steel vs brass ammo is a popular debate in the gun community. But could both sides be right and when does it make sense to use each ammo type?

The .44 Magnum Hand Cannon Banned? Please God Say It Ain’t So!

The .44 Magnum Hand Cannon Banned? Please God Say It Ain’t So!

July 2, 2021

The .44 Magnum remains one of the most powerful, and arguably famous, cartridges in the world. Thank you, Dirty Harry!

SEAL Sniper on Why the 7.62 NATO Round Is the Best Option for Civilians

SEAL Sniper on Why the 7.62 NATO Round Is the Best Option for Civilians

June 20, 2021

Hands down. If you are a civilian the 7.62 NATO round is the best option for you. Read on to find out why.

Navy SEAL Dad’s Father’s Day Gift Guide

Navy SEAL Dad’s Father’s Day Gift Guide

June 14, 2021

Most of these gift ideas I own myself. They should also help the ladies buying for men this year. Any man will lust for anything on this list.

Everything You Need to Know About the M1 Garand

Everything You Need to Know About the M1 Garand

June 10, 2021

General George S. Patton, near the end of World War II, called the M1 Garand, “the greatest battle implement ever devised.”

5.11 Tactical RUSH24 Backpack Review: Let’s Go Rucking! 

5.11 Tactical RUSH24 Backpack Review: Let’s Go Rucking! 

May 13, 2021

SOFREP put 5.11’s Tactical RUSH24 backpack to the test in a variety of scenarios. And RUSH24 may just be your next rucking companion.

US Provides Armored Personnel Carriers for the Fight Against Terrorism

US Provides Armored Personnel Carriers for the Fight Against Terrorism

April 13, 2021

Armored Personnel Carriers are a valuable resource but will they make a difference in the embattled Sahel?

The Yarborough Knife, a Tribute to the Man Who Shaped the Green Berets

The Yarborough Knife, a Tribute to the Man Who Shaped the Green Berets

April 7, 2021

The knife is a part of the legacy of the Regiment and quite fitting as it is named for LTG Yarborough, an SF legend.

Army Searches for a New Vehicle to Counter Russia, China in the Arctic

Army Searches for a New Vehicle to Counter Russia, China in the Arctic

April 6, 2021

The vehicle needs to support the Army in facing Chinese and Russian assets in a potential conflict in the inhospitable Arctic.

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Praesidus Watch Co.

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.

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SIG Sauer

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.

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FightCamp

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.

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Essential Provisions

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.

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BÆRSkin Tactical

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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Black Buffalo Tobacco Alternative

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.

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NEORON Brain Booster

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.

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Pyramyd AIR

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.

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