Sandbagging it with 5.11 Tactical
When all the gyms started closing and requiring masks, I went looking for an alternative. My day job is teaching at a national training site, which allowed for some very…
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…
Stand Watch Knives
My father taught me and my brother at an early age that a knife can be your best friend. It can tighten a screw or save your life. A knife…
Book Review: Sting of the Scorpion, the Long Range Desert Group
The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) LRDG Association newsletter from Italy , dated July 14th, 1945 begins, “It was decided by the War Office in June of this year that…
Pentagon Falcon 2.0 Sweater from Military 1st
If you’re looking for a quality mid layer for outdoor activities that won’t break the bank, the Falcon Tactical Sweater from Pentagon can be picked up for $89.95 from Military…
Vertx S.O.C.P. Rigid Insert Panel
Vertx® recently provided me with its S.O.C.P.® Rigid Insert Panel for evaluation. The S.O.C.P. Insert Panel was developed in conjunction with Greg Thompson, founder of Special Operations Combatives Program® (S.O.C.P.).…
My Journey with the PX4 Compact Carry
This is a gun I never planned on owning yet somehow I ended up not only owning one but truly enjoying it and using it as my primary handgun for…
Vertx Course of Fire & Move to Contact Gloves
Gloves likely aren’t among the first things that come to mind when one thinks of Vertx®. Well, they should be among them. The company offers some outstanding gloves designed to…
Vertx Go Pack — Ultralightweight Stowable Minimalist Backpack
Although Vertx® needs no introduction to most readers, some background is always in order. Vertx got its start in 2009, when its parent company, the Fechheimer Brothers Company, was approached…
Vertx Delta Stretch LT Pant—Style, Comfort and Performance
Vertx® has launched its new men’s Delta Stretch LT pant. The Delta LT offers all of the features and full functionality of the classic Vertx Delta Stretch pant in a…