Erik Petterson’s LRS Loadout

Shit, what did I carry back in 1986 as a LRS team member/RTO. AN PRC 104 radio, Hand mike(s), DMDG, RACAL Antenna, GRA-50 Antenna (complete), Coax cable 50-100 feet, Field expedient Antennas, (“Home made” electrical repair kit for cables connections) Two Lithium batteries for the Radio, one Magnesium for the DMDG, and Extra batteries, Magnesium […]

Brandon Webb’s Afghan RECON LOADOUT

Brandon is top row second from the left next to Navy SEAL Astronaut Chris Cassidy and Navy SEAL Heath Robinson below.   London Bridge Rhodesian Chest Rig. The linked version is slightly different from my original. Eight 30 round magazines of 5.56 match (wish I had the Surefire high cap mags) Magnetic Compass Blood Chit Area Map […]

One Marine’s EDC gear – and why I’ll always carry two knives

When it comes to choosing the stuff you keep strapped to you on a daily basis, there are a number of things you need to take into account: the environments you’re normally in, the laws in your particular state and county, weight, mobility, and perhaps most important of all – comfort.  It may sound awfully […]

Max Pranger’s Everyday Carry

For as long as I can remember, even before the military, no one really had any idea that the term of EVERYDAY CARRY actually applied to what they had in their pockets, purses, briefcase, backpack, car, etc. Since then, EDC has become more prevalent and understood as a basic needs kit or survival gear, depending on what […]

Ranger Loadout: Developing Mental Toughness

Throughout my entire military carer I was challenged both physically, and mentally. However, it was always my mental toughness that saw me through whatever hardship I was facing. I watched PT (physical training) studs wash-out of various attrition schools because they lacked mental toughness. I wasn’t the best Ranger, nor was I the worst. I […]

DalTech Force IndestructiBELT | The World’s strongest gun belt

As you probably already know, a quality belt is the foundation of your concealed carry loadout. Not only does a quality belt need to be rigid enough to support your pistol, but it also needs to be made in a way that it will last a long time and be resilient to daily use both […]

Blackhawk! Go Box 50 Ammo Bag: Quick Review

The Go Box 50 Ammo Bag by BLACKHAWK! is a great alternative to the classic 50 caliber ammo cans. Don’t get me wrong, the old school ammo cans have their place (I have several of them). The ammo bag is a unique design and works really well. I’ve only had the bag for a short […]

Oregon Trail Defense Stippling Kit

The Oregon Trail Defense Stippling Kit is a high quality all in one stippling kit that allows a user the ability to quickly and easily make permanent modifications to any piece of plastic. I’m a fan of stippling plastic, its a great way to make your weapons and gear work for you. There were several […]