Direct Action Vanguard combat trousers – forward comfort
For most of us who served in the military or even followed the guidelines of a more conservative and less practical public safety agency, the standard issue clothing has a…
Protektor Grom footwear – in the gray
In the market of “tactical” boots, there is often a work boot and a casual boot. For some time I have been looking for a footwear which would be decent…
Duo-Gear, still focused on the best
Some time ago, actually quiet some time, we did a review on the Duo Technical Gear harness. I say this with the best possible sentiment, because since being introduced to…
Highlander Forces twin packs – Military 1st
I originally hoped to publish this review pre Black Friday, so that the reader could take advantage of the Military 1st sales and holiday deals. But the reality is that…
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Back to School with Flashlights 101
It’s no longer an argument that part of your Every Day Carry (EDC), kit, or duty gear, should be a quality flashlight. Because sun doesn’t always wait for you to…
Sput Targets – dusty hits
First, my apologies to Sput Targets and Concealed Carry for the delay in getting this out. When Uncle Sam places that spam call to you, sometimes he doesn’t care what…
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Mountain Man Medical – everyday preparedness
Years of us preaching medical skill preparedness, “stop the bleed” movement and classic American capitalism, have made the medical kit – or as adopted from our military heritage Individual First…
Elite Survival Systems rifle case – simply solid
If you have followed Spotter Up for a minute, you probably know that we have done several reviews on Elite Survival Systems (ESS) products. Personally, I have several reasons for…
RecPak – nutrition on demand
It goes without saying that proper nutrition is essential to mission success. While many of us in the military, public safety and emergency services have learned to perform at operational…
Highlander Outdoors – roving all terrain
This write-up is a bit overdue to say the least. Military 1st sent us the Highlander Outdoor Juniper 4 four person tent some time ago, but the weather prohibited an…