Spec Ops selection prep: Boots and foot care 101

Spec Ops selection prep: Boots and foot care 101

We always get some questions vis-à-vis about passing Selection and most of the questions center around rucking and the land navigation course. While each has their own challenges for the Selection candidate, you’ll have to utilize both together while passing land navigation as you’ll be conducting it with a rucksack on. While we encourage our […]

Watch: How to ruck – Pack, footwear and movement with Nick Bare

Watch: How to ruck – Pack, footwear and movement with Nick Bare

I’m in Austin Texas at Bare Performance Nutrition and I felt it was fitting for this Tactical Tuesday to discuss our experiences about rucking over long distances. What kind of ruck to use. How to wear a ruck. What boots and socks to wear. – Nick Koumalatsos   *Photo courtesy of Nick Koumalatsos Youtube channel

A Marine’s 5.11 tactical holiday gift recommendations (for men)

A Marine’s 5.11 tactical holiday gift recommendations (for men)

I’ve never been a fan of gift shopping and I look for any opportunity to make that process easier. My preferred method is to take care of as much as possible in one shot. 5.11 Tactical is a great spot to do that; they offer a wide variety of men’s and women’s clothing, footwear, gear […]

FITS wool hiking and running socks

FITS wool hiking and running socks

I recently did a quick review of the FITS Tactical Crew Socks, which have been performing quite well. Having such a good first impression with the Tactical Crew Socks, I decided to give the quarter height hiking socks. I generally prefer a quarter height hiking sock whether I’m wearing shoes or hiking boots. The FITS hiking socks have performed […]

FITS Wool Hiking Socks

FITS Wool Hiking Socks

I recently did a quick review of the FITS Tactical Crew Socks, which have been performing quite well. Having such a good first impression with the Tactical Crew Socks, I decided to give the quarter height hiking socks. I generally prefer a quarter height hiking sock whether I’m wearing shoes or hiking boots. The FITS […]

A Ranger and Paramedic’s guide to warm and dry feet

A Ranger and Paramedic’s guide to warm and dry feet

If you spend time outdoors, serve in the military, public service, or have ever neglected your feet, you know how bad things can potentially get. We’ve all see the pictures of destroyed and frostbitten feet from climbers in the Himalaya. Those images of foot injuries are at their worst with lost toes and even amputations […]

A couple boot reviews for rucking gear by a former Green Beret

A couple boot reviews for rucking gear by a former Green Beret

Your selection date is around the corner. Along with an extensive list of endurance races and ruck marches. They’re all challenging and will test your feet, stamina, endurance and mental toughness. Taking that test and passing feels incredible. Are you on the fence about stepping up your level of fitness – or heading to selection? […]