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…
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Identification. Friend or Foe. IFF Markers
Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) is a pivotal component to night operations and low light / No light training. Make sure you have some. In this video I go over…
Duo-Gear. Evolution for perfect creatures, and their humans.
It’s always exciting to see an idea, become a project, and then a finished product. It is particularly so for us at Spotter Up, because we started the very same…
Eat Drink and be Merry: Why You Should Store Canned Food at Home
If you’ve ever watched the old television series, called Connections, you might recall host James Burke introducing the creation of canned food. The episode is called, Eat Drink and be…
Cryder Dungaree: Everyday Pants for the Shooter by Carhartt
I have been searching for the “right” pair of pants for a while. I am always looking for something that is comfortable, durable, functional and doesn’t scream “I’ve got a…
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Hot Ash Stove – The Smokin’ Ace of Camping Stoves
I don’t know who came up with the idea first, but Spotter Up owes it to Chris over at Heavy Cover Inc. for pointing us to the Hot Ash Stove,…
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DTLGear Bleeding Control Kit
Like many of us, I have multiple Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKS) stashed in vehicles, go bags, range bags, the house and even my briefcase at the office. Though I…
Old Faithful Flameless Portable Cooker: Convenient In Inconvenient Situations
The concept of heating your food without the use of fire is nothing new. The US military has taken advantage of flameless heaters in their MREs for decades now. All…
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Powertac’s Latest Duty Flashlights: The E5RG4 & E9RG4
I’ve been a fan of Powertac for a couple of years ever since I started searching for a high output/quality duty flashlight for EDC. I tested several brands and stumbled…