Playing Poker with the Battltac Kubotan
For just over 3 years BattlBox has been mailing little cardboard boxes full of camping, hiking, tactical, survival, and EDC gear to people all over the country — including me,…
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Wrong place at the wrong time from the perspective of a CIA Officer
We got off the plane in Tel Aviv expecting hyper security everywhere we went. Our situational awareness was high for our first trip to Israel. We knew that in general…
Warrior Assault Systems Pegasus Pack – Assaulting the complicated
We do a lot of load carriage systems content at Spotter Up, and I think its for a good reason. Other than your Line 1 gear, this part of your…
3V GEAR Velox II Tactical Assault Pack
For the Swift and Rapid Bar none, this pack is the most versatile piece of gear you don’t have…yet. Velox is Latin for swift or rapid and this tactical backpack…
Solar Charger
What is survival anyway? Survival could simply mean making it through traffic when there is an accident and you need to make it home for your kids birthday party. You…
Spartan Carton Warrior XXVIII Product Review
Well, the guys at Spartan Carton surprised me again. They sent me a second box to review. If you read my first article you’ll know that originally I wasn’t a…
Guardian Target System: Portable and Adjustable Steel Targets
Everyone loves shooting steel. The musical ping report that provides instant feedback is satisfying, and you don’t have to tear down or tape your targets, which leaves you with more…
Small Victories from the Recon Sniper Foundation
The Global War on Terror is “officially” over. Sure, there are still ongoing operations all over the world. But, for the most part, the full commitment of the U.S. military…
Noisefighters Gel Earcushions – Why haven’t you ordered these yet?
Being both a firearms instructor and an industrial safety professional, you might say I’m a bit of a personal protective equipment connoisseur. I have heard (and experienced) almost every complaint…
Where are the Men of Valor?
I just finished a conversation with my brother about raising his young son to be a man of valor. It begins when they’re young and impressionable. We continue to stoke…