Ass-Kickin Fitness Movement of the Month
The movement is actually a mobility movement we use every day. The banded hip distraction / stretching technique (video ref) is paramount to maintain and increase existing range of motion…
Pararescue Indoc Interval Training for Speed
Interval training can make you really fast, and prepared for your selection evals, but mind your conditioning. If you have a significant number of miles on your legs and want…
How to Make a Recurve Bow for Under $20 Part 2
By Clay Pollack Designing your riser: Time to get creative! The riser is the inflexible center piece to your bow, and will be one of two artistic outlets you’ll have…
The Case for Hiking Shoes Over Boots
Background Imagine, for a moment, that you are deep in the mountains and far from your destination. Your “water proof” boots are saturated with water, you are nearing exhaustion, the…
Awareness Camping MASTERY Mission Critical Planning Prepping & Survival PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences
Surviving a Gilligan’s Island Run
Remember the old military adage? Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance? The Trip If your girlfriend runs ultras, and you run ultras, and she says to you “let’s go for…
Why you Should Juggle Kettlebells
If you want to try an unconventional way of working out, kettlebell juggling is something to try. It is going to involve a lot of hand and eye coordination, balance,…
How to Layer Clothing Because it’s Freakin Freezing
It’s getting to be that time of year. Prepare or die! My buddy takes my phone call and he tells me he’s wearing a t-shirt, jeans and working under his…
Warrior Assault Systems Covert Plate Carrier from Chase Tactical
Years ago I had to purchase a carrier for concealable body armor. The carrier which originally came with the armor wore out at rub spots along the edge, after a…
How to Make a Recurve Bow for Under $20.00 Part 1
By Clayton Pollack Note to reader: If you don’t feel like reading a page or so of my senseless ravings, you can feel free to skip ahead to the supplies…
Simple Project, Effective Washup, Soap in a Bag
Simple Project This is a really simple project, and unless you’re mouth breathers like the majority of my family, you are unlikely to mess it up. You’ve probably seen soap…