Jury is out on women succeeding in combat arms
Today, in Lexington, Virginia, Secretary of Defense James Mattis, in a speech to the Corps of cadets at the Virginia Military Institute, outlined the U.S. defense strategy, the importance of…
Adaptiv X IWS Pants
Introduction For over a year now I have been wearing, and I mean beating up, a pair of Oxcart Renditions. They have been my go-to pair of denim for the…
SENTRY Hexmag Reviewed
When it comes to shooting or anything firearm related really, there are very many options out there. Some times too many. Finding the right rifle for yourself can take countless…
Helikon-Tex Raccoon – a scrappy understatement
If you’re new to Spotter Up media, you might not know that Military 1STacross the big pond has been sending some kick ass kit for us to play with. Helikon-Tex…
Surviving the Transition
I never thought the transition to civilian life would be something that would contain much struggle. I would have said calling it survival was a great exaggeration, and that it…
Told by an Idiot
“Told by an idiot, all sound and fury, signifying nothing…”~Shakespeare Any fool can stand (or kneel) for something. But the true believer understanding full well the consequences that his actions…
Spotter Up Review: 5.11 Defender Flex Pants, Straight Leg
I got my first pair of 5.11 Tactical pants (stryke pant) in 2012 while i was shopping for my first deployment, so i am pretty late to the tactical pants…
ESGR Boss Lift – Supporting your troops!
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense program established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component service members and their…
Kaeper-who, and other random sh*t
Well its another spotlight over some company’s questionable political stand, masqueraded in lieu of conspicuous marketing. I mean, did anyone ever expect that every manufacturer does things ethically, professionally and…
McLean DRS Sling
Do you like a single point sling for its ability to transition between shoulders and have an issue with its not being practical when needing two hands or moving around…