Have we Pedestalized the PTSD diagnosis?
When it comes to Veterans and mental health, I’m usually the first, and loudest, to argue that it’s rarely PTSD. Methodologically rigorous studies consistently document PTSD rates under 10%. That’s…
Backbay USA’s Ripper Composite System Armor Carrier at ADS, Inc Warrior Expo West
42% of firefighter fatalities are related to overexertion and heat stress. 12% are related to fatal assaults and gunshots. Overexertion and heat stress are well-known and understood phenomenon in the…
TravTac Value Bag Product Review
Big thanks to Brady Pesola for this review. He runs the San Diego School Of Survival an his non-profit, Triple B Adventures I previously did a review on the TravTac…
TravTac Onyx Sling Bag
Big thanks to Brady Pesola for this review. He runs the San Diego School Of Survival an his non-profit, Triple B Adventures. (Shameless plug for both organizations). A few weeks…
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…
The Beginner’s Guide to Camping Knives
There are many ways you can approach camping. You can go at it from a minimalist perspective and have with you just a knife, a tent, and some protein bars;…
Propper RevTac Pants for women
Being a shooter of both bullets and pixels, I have been looking for a pair of tactical pants that can accommodate a quick transition between the two roles. I recently…
Sandpiper of California Long Range Bugout Gets it Done!
Sandpiper of California’s Bugout bags offer a mix between tactical necessities and travel conscious specs. They have specialized in “quality travel bags and backpacks since 1980” and have a firm…
Coffee Tastes Good in a Can from Trident Coffee
It’s five in the morning, still hot and muggy in the DMV, and as I wipe away the sleep from my eyes after an amazing weekend in the White Mountains…
SPYDERCO Manix 2 Lightweight
Everyone has an opinion on what constitutes the perfect Every Day Carry (EDC) knife. Some criteria people commonly look for when selecting an EDC knife include durability, edge retention, weight,…