Garmont’s Tactical Footwear – T4 Groove with G-Dry
This is the second pair of Garmont footwear I have put through the paces. The first pair was the Groove G-dry shoe (see review here). They are a series of…
My New Favorite: Pnuma’s WAYPOINT JACKET
The Waypoint is a true feature rich garment. This article is a bit longer than I intended because there are so many cool features on the Waypoint. I don’t want…
Modern Tracking: Art or Science for the Modern Warfighter?
There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.-Ernest Hemingway Hunting men…
Desert Safety & Survival — Don’t Become a Statistic
The Desert Southwest encompasses an immense area. While the desert offers many opportunities for training and recreation, it’s an unforgiving environment to the unprepared. Being prepared and having basic survival…
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ESEE Wallet E&E Kit & E&E Tools
“Always have an escape plan” Desmond Llewelyn as Q, The World Is Not Enough (1999). Kidnapping for ransom and extortion, hijacking, piracy and terrorism are now a worldwide phenomenon. If…
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Meopta MeoStar – see the mission
An optic, whether as part of a recreational adventure, a trip to the range, and a whole lot of military and public safety-related activities is often an afterthought. A good…
The AMP72 40L Backpack, Part of 5.11’s All Mission Pack Collection
I tried out 5.11 Tactical’s All Missions Pack (AMP) Collection, the AMP72 Backpack and several of the Gear Sets to see how they perform for any mission. I have been…
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Wndsn Pocket Quadrant Telemeter
For several months I had been watching an interesting Instagram account (Wndsn Expedition Team) posting tools for use in low probability, high impact scenarios. The bulk of their products revolve…
Light My Fire — Thyrm PyroVault and ESEE Fire Kit
The ability to start a fire is a key factor in surviving in the wild. It can mean the difference between life and death. The conditions won’t be ideal. You…
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Dark Angel Medical Ankle Trauma Kit — Low-Profile Trauma Kit for Everyday Carry
Spotter Up is all about becoming the best Chessmen we can be. Preparedness and individual responsibility are key components of this. Preparedness requires the proper mindset, training, and tools. It…