Outdoors

If you ever catch yourself doing a full Paulie-and-Christopher impression in the dark woods with no signal and no plan, slow your breathing, stop acting like a lost kid at an amusement park, and start working the basics: shelter, water, fire, and a way to be found.

Essential Provisions keeps you sharp when the wild gets real, delivering quiet, honest field food that warms you up, steadies your focus, and keeps you in the hunt from first light to the last walk back into camp.

Prepping isn’t panic theater—it’s common-sense responsibility: know your risks, pick a rally point, pack a waterproof bug-out tote for family (and pets), set clear triggers, and practice it until when your kid asks “what do we do now?” your answer is a calm, confident “follow me.”

Essential Provisions Field Fuel is the only ready to eat meal I trust to keep me sharp and moving when the shift runs long and the terrain gets ugly.

Readying yourself for a survival situation begins in your mind; begin with these tips from a Special Forces officer and survival expert.

Tired of bad gifts? Check out our 2024 Holiday guide for men—tactical gear, cool watches, and more to make your shopping easy!

With Aaron “Rad” Radl at the helm, The Loadout Room is set to become an even more formidable source for the most informative gear reviews and most unfiltered tactical insights, straight from those who know the battlefield best.

Amidst the silent whispers of falling snow and the echoes of mountains, The Darkest White unravels the tale of Craig Kelly, whose passion carved a legacy on the untouched canvases of nature, reminding us that in the heart of adventure lies the true spirit of resilience and the raw beauty of life’s impermanent journey.

Whether bracing for the unforeseeable zombie apocalypse or just gearing up for the everyday grind, LAPG’s gear seamlessly blends rugged durability with unbeatable prices, making preparedness accessible and, dare I say, stylish.

In a whirlwind of dust, adrenaline, and the echo of half a million rounds, Team SOFREP blazed through the desert, merging the surreal with the steel of SHOT Show, where every trigger pull stitched the fabric of a uniquely American tapestry.

Immersed in the buzz of SHOT 2024 and armed with Daniel Defense’s DELTA 5 PRO, I was reintroduced to the profound impact of MOA on precision shooting, realizing it’s not just a measurement but the key to transforming every long-range shot into a precise, confident mark of expertise.

Embracing the rugged comfort and sleek functionality of LAPG gear, from the durable Terrain Stealth Sneakers to the precision and resilience of their EDC knives, transforms everyday wear into an adventure-ready ensemble.