Rab, Author at Spotter Up

RLTW – in cool shoes. The 5.11 Ranger.

January 13, 2019

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

When I got this pair of 5.11 Rangers to test out, I realized something. I used 5.11 footwear both on the street and in the military. The boots I used lasted 3-4 years, and held up longer and more du... Read More...

Battle Board – Your Admin On Steroids

Rab

January 8, 2019

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Planning, Product Reviews

Battle Board There is no question that our reliance on technology in the battle space of any variety and public safety realm has become greater than the skill sets which preceded it. While undoubtedly i... Read More...

Bates Raide boots – Tread Swiftly

Rab

December 6, 2018

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

If you’ve been in the service or on the job for any length of time, you’ve heard of Bates. From official issue to sleek modern designs, grunts, POG’s and admin types have all seen what Bates can produce. The ... Read More...

“This is madness!” No, this is Leonidas sweater by Pentagon Tactical Sportswear from Military 1st!

Rab

November 23, 2018

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Yes, you know the quote. You recited it drunk and sober, and pushed your buddies into a pretend abyss. But have you checked out Military 1st? The other day I received the Leonidas 2.o sweater by Pentagon... Read More...

Rugged Man Coffee – positive energy

Rab

October 15, 2018

American Spark, Coffee, Food/Drink, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

It seems like these days everyone is making coffee, or at least getting into it. Fads are what they are, but for those who are used to embracing the suck, coffee has always been a necessity and a small par... Read More...

Helikon-Tex Raccoon – a scrappy understatement

Rab

September 15, 2018

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Style

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 has been one of my favorites, and theirs as well. ... Read More...

Kaeper-who, and other random sh*t

Rab

September 5, 2018

Opinion, PSYCHE

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, professi... Read More...

A Walk in the Park

Rab

July 29, 2018

Life and Family, The Team Room

The other day I was walking through a park. It was just after sunrise, and the pooch needed water as we finished a few hills. I approached an area with a sole picnic table, which overlooked a small lake an... Read More...

HDT GLOBAL – Environmental Solutions for the Battlefield from ADS, Inc.

Rab

July 23, 2018

ADS Inc., Industry News, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Tech/Science

Deployed environments are what they are, with elements of heat, cold, rain, dust and more adding to the need for adaptability and resulting in improved or degraded performance of any unit. The ability to contr... Read More...

KROKO M-1013 Tactical load carrier – The RIDE is high speed!

Rab

July 19, 2018

MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Tactics

The Spotter Up team has always been international, but for this project we truly crossed the pond. This is the first of many exciting projects with KROKO Tactical- a Croatian company who has earned and pra... Read More...

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