Category: Gear

The name Resco should be familiar for many SOFREP readers, largely since the watch makers working with Brandon Webb to produce the limited edition Red Circle Resco GMT watch (sold out), but also because of their reputation as the watch made for SEALs, by a Navy SEAL. R.E. Smith’s company was founded in 2009, and […]

When I was in the army, I had the required Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) on my hip just below my kit.  I also carried an extra one in my car.  After all, I was well versed in every piece of medical equipment in that small canvas bag so it made sense that I had […]

As the temperatures begin to drop, maintaining your body core temperature becomes even more important. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to wear a beanie. On average about 10% of body heat is lost through the head unless it is adequately insulated. I’ve worn several different brands of beanies over the years; […]

Not wearing proper clothing or layering correctly while traveling in a snow-laden environment could lead to cold injuries and death. As a survival instructor for the military I find myself in these environments often and teach others how to effectively travel in them. In the lists below I will note the things that I typically […]

Blue Force Gear’s Vickers slings are famous for their ingenious design, and simplicity. What started as a standard AR sling has been slowly adopted into a variety of platforms. This includes options for the SAW, the M240 and of course the AK series of rifles. This particular model is the Special edition AK Sling Version 6. It […]

Larry Vickers meets up with some of the Medal of Honor Warfighter crew to discuss some of the secondary weapons used in the game. Larry also runs the crew through a few drills with the handguns. This article is courtesy of The Loadout Room.

Everyone carries something different based on their Job or where they live. In the following video I discuss several common items that many tend to carry. This video is a spring board to get you thinking about what you might want to carry.   This article is courtesy of The Loadout Room.

There are thousands of gloves to choose from. In the following video I discuss some of the more popular models currently being fielded. There are many considerations when choosing a glove. In the following video we contrast and compare multiple gloves to help you choose the one that is best for you. This article is courtesy of […]

The Tactical Tailor Active shooter bag and I have been having quite a bit of fun. I’m lucky enough to own a bit of property and have my own personal range. That means I really got to take it out and use it as necessary. Before we get to the shooting review let’s take a quick look […]

I love thick knives. They survive the rigors of the field better than the thinner blades I’ve seen in many “survival” and “utility” knives. I use my knives quite a bit. At minimum they are doing 1-2 weeks in the field per month building fires and gutting animals. I’ve seen many knives break in my […]

Yesterday we witnessed yet another attack on the homeland. This specific attacked happened in NYC, just blocks from the World Trade Center. Although not nearly as deadly as 9/11, it’s still an attack on our country no matter how small. The weapon used in this specific attack was a rental truck. The terrorist used the […]

Plenty of you reading this have served in the US Armed Forces and are all too familiar with the old MRE’s (meal, ready to eat).  Plenty more have run into them during disaster operations or when someone pulls one out of a bag when out camping.  The content of these sealed pouches has changed quite a bit […]