Patagonia Atom 8L sling bag

It’s really a difficult process for me to find an everyday carry pack that I feel fits the bill. An EDC bag first and foremost, in my mind, needs to not look the least bit tactical, it should be robust, discreet, and minimalist in design. Well after some thorough research, I came across Patagonia’s Atom […]

Watch: Tactical Preacher’s Christmas Gift Guide 2017

“Preacher’s Holiday (Christmas) Gift Idea Guide 2017” offers a quick look at some Firearm/EDC/Outdoor themed gear that I carry on a daily basis. This “top ten” list is not so much a list of my favorite things, but a list of some categories of items you may find helpful in selecting the perfect gift for […]

Vanquest Mobius 2.0 VPacker

When I think of EDC items, I envision a watch, wallet, maybe a small knife and or pistol. However, I’ve seen posts on forums where people show what they carry every day and it’s astonishing. And sometimes completely unrealistic. A full size pistol, 2 double stack magazines, a fighting knife, hatchet, medical kit, gas mask, […]

Mission Workshop Rambler Pack

Beans and Bullets. The backbone of every good Army. Being a shooter, I am always more interested in the bullets. Give a shooter a bag to test, and what is the first obvious test? How many bullets will fit in this bag? The bag in question, The Rambler Cargo Pack from Mission Workshop. It was shotgun […]

TAG (Tactical Assault Gear) Combat Sustainment Pack

Having a simple pack outfitted for bad situations is a good idea. For simple day packs you don’t want an overly large pack, however, you do not want a pack so small that it precludes you from carrying the items necessary to your survival. In my time in the military I’ve used a lot of […]

Recycled Firefighter 12 Hour Backpack: The Battalion 12

My first thought when I saw the new Battalion 12 backpack by Recycled Firefighter was a bolt bag. The narrow streamlined design is perfect for the application of a bolt bag or minimalist backpack. Check out the following video as they walk you through the materials and design of the new Battalion 12. Specifications (courtesy […]

SOFREP Mini Crate Club: Dry Sack

When the guys over at SOFREP decided to launch the mini crate club I was excited. Here’s how it works. I selected the club I wanted to join (mini crate in this case), picked my payment method, and now I sit back and receive a piece of gear each month. In total SOFREP has four […]