More rucking tips, revisiting the hills with a 45-lb ruck

More rucking tips, revisiting the hills with a 45-lb ruck

About six months ago in our SFAS training tips, we hit the trails with our rucksack and were hitting the hills as they present issues that as a Selection candidate that you will encounter in the various courses that the services will offer. With the rain, we had in the area as the remnants of […]

A Marine’s tips for carrying pistols with reflex sights: holsters

A Marine’s tips for carrying pistols with reflex sights: holsters

Early this year the Army announced they had selected the Sig P320 (M17) as their official sidearm.  The modular handgun has continued to be a hit among gun enthusiasts, aided by the addition of RX models to the product line.  Naval Special Warfare recently added the Glock 19 to their inventory, also capable of a […]

‘Run Hide Tell’ can become trampled and terrified

‘Run Hide Tell’ can become trampled and terrified

In the light of recent terror attacks in the UK, the government have come up with a campaign, that has the backing of some big names but is it really what you should do. The chances of becoming involved in a terror attack have greatly increased in the last year. Homegrown terror suspects have risen […]

Incredible Axelson Tactical Rifle for Hurricane Relief ~ WATCH

Incredible Axelson Tactical Rifle for Hurricane Relief ~ WATCH

Axelson Tactical, Cabela’s, and Hurricane Media have come together with a very special rifle built to raffle for hurricane relief.  This is an ultra-premium, amazing rifle in 6.5mm Creedmoor.  You have to see it to believe it!  Axelson Tactical, Geissele, Proof Resarch, MagPul, Superlative Arms, JP Enterprises, and BCM components are all involved. This rifle […]

Bubs Naturals | Live life to the fullest

Bubs Naturals | Live life to the fullest

Before we get into my thoughts on the Bubs Naturals Collagen Protein, I’d like to provide you with the back story of how it all started and why you should try this, especially if you’re over 40. The following is an excerpt from a conversation I had with the owner of Bubs Naturals. Glen and I […]

Improvised Impact Weapon | Zebra Pens

Improvised Impact Weapon | Zebra Pens

I’ve never jumped on the band wagon of tactical pens. Yes they look cool and could do some damage in a self-defense situation, but I’ve always had a hard time justifying the cost. Why would I spend $70+ dollars on a pen when I’ve already got a blade and flashlight on me that could be used to […]

Toor Knives Serpent: Everyday carry defense tool

Toor Knives Serpent: Everyday carry defense tool

Toor Knives is another small American made brand, not many have heard about. They make a line of semi custom fixed blade knives to address the problem of our military and law enforcement using sub-par knives in their loadouts. Toor Knives is owned and operated by two brothers. Not only are they blood brothers, but both have served in the military as well. […]

Old Man Fitness: Get big. Get lean. Get functional.

Old Man Fitness: Get big. Get lean. Get functional.

Getting into shape really isn’t as mysterious as it seems.  An entire marketing industry has pushed the idea that you need expert advice and expensive diet plans to drop a few pounds, but the reality of the mechanism is really pretty simple: burn more calories than you take in, and the rounder parts of your […]

Triple Aught Design Admin Panel 1: Quick look

Triple Aught Design Admin Panel 1: Quick look

I can see the Admin Panel 1 being a valuable piece of gear for those that frequently travel. When staying in a hotel you need to be prepared to grab what you can and leave in the event of an emergency. Often times that equates to whatever you have in your pockets. At the end […]

How to act around service dogs

How to act around service dogs

Do the most counter-intuitive thing for any dog lover on the planet: ignore them. During the World Wars, dogs were found to be incredibly useful beyond their capacity for companionship and what they were initially bred for. Since then, schools across the U.S. have opened in an effort to provide people with a necessary medical […]

Adidas Flex Hike Pants | Review

Adidas Flex Hike Pants | Review

Adidas is a German multinational company that has been producing high quality footwear and outdoor gear since 1949. Following a family feud with his older brother Rudolf who founded Puma, Adolf Dassler started Adidas and the brothers quickly became rivals in business. Ironically, both Puma and Adidas are still headquartered in the same German town of Herzogenaurach. Adidas […]

Turn your existing bag or backpack into a go bag with this auxiliary kit

Turn your existing bag or backpack into a go bag with this auxiliary kit

In an effort to provide our readers with disaster preparedness information as well as recommended gear for go bags and survival kits, it’s sometimes hard for people to justify having a dedicated go bag. 99% of those that commute for work and school already carry some type of bag or backpack. Why not take advantage of that bag […]