Product Review: The Under Armour Valsetz Tactical Boot
Most people with an interest in things such as shooting, hiking or fitness have an interest in good boot-wear. Enter the Under Armour Valsetz. I wasn’t really sure what to…
Assault Gear / Personal Protective Kit…for the Revolution!
With all the write-ups on being self-sustaining humans in times of extremis conditions, I thought a few photos on some of my own kit would be helpful for those that…
Revamping an Old Concept Called Work
For about the last two years I unlearned mechanical habits that wrecked my grip and the skin on my hands. I also learned how to properly accelerate the kettlebell in…
Army vs. Marine Rifle Round or What Some Would Like You to Believe…
This article was first published on retired Maj Will Rodriguez’ GruntsandCo. Here. Thank you for letting us repost this~Mike Editor M855A1 (L), Mk 318 (R) The House Armed Services Committee…
Mountains and Ego
by Marty Farrell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leKayOU8tik “Victory has defeated you” as quoted by Bane from the Dark Knight rises is a common theme, in that we deceive ourselves that we are “on…
Essential Medical Kit: What You Need in Your Bag for Ultra Running or Hiking
In the 22 plus years I’ve known Don, we have had some amazing runs together. I still recall getting caught in a heavy storm off the Northern California Coast as…
Emergency Battery Revival Techniques
by Frank Moss If you have a rechargeable battery that has been fully discharged and does not want to take a charge don’t give up on it! it just needs…
Kettlebells Losing Their Steam?
I think not. I have often posted on ironGarm my thoughts and opinions about kettlebells based on experiences of others including myself. Bogatirs and GS athletes are the most impressive…
Master versus Jack of All Trades
Which is better is anybody’s guess. Kettlebells are arguably a survival tool. Maybe not the all-encompassing tool but a simple way to prepare for survival. I watched GI Jane the…
IUKL World Cup: Kettlebell Lifting
On our website, we have been following Kettlebell Lifter Marty Farrell, as he shares some of his thoughts on kettlebell lifting. Why should athletes do kettlebells? For those who haven’t…