Direct Action Vanguard combat trousers – forward comfort
For most of us who served in the military or even followed the guidelines of a more conservative and less practical public safety agency, the standard issue clothing has a…
Ep19 | Nutrition, Health & Longevity and Foundational Nutrition Concepts
Fred and I discuss some but not all the below points, touching upon nutrition: 1. Foundational Nutrition Concepts Macronutrients – roles of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates; why “balance” looks different…
SIG SAUER x 5.11 Range Ready Pro 19L Range Bag
5.11® and SIG SAUER® have partnered to launch the SIG SAUER x 5.11 Range Ready™ Collection, a line of purpose-built range bags inspired by insights from the SIG SAUER Academy,…
Ep17 | Fitness for Life
Fred and I discuss some but not all of these aspects of fitness 1. Functional Necessity in the Military Combat readiness: Military service often demands physical strength for tasks like…
Morning Coffee May Boost Heart Health and Longevity
Pexels photo by Vlada Karpovich. Moderate coffee consumption, defined as three to five cups per day, has long been associated with reduced risks of premature death and cardiovascular disease. Recent…
The Cult of the Tourniquet: How Battlefield Doctrine Is Failing Ukraine
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have lost their limbs during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo credit: President of Ukraine / Public Domain. In the fog of war, life-saving tools…
5.11 V.XI Sigurd MultiCam Shirt: Tactical Base Layer
Performance and practicality often take precedence over aesthetics in tactical apparel. The V.XI™ Sigurd MultiCam® Shirt, available in both long and short sleeve variants, positions itself as a base layer…
Jay Paisley former SF/Tier 1 reviews compression shirt
This is an older review. You can still get these shirts, but you’ll have to search the internet for them. We recommend compression shirts as the features can improve performance,…
The 5.11 Founder’s Jacket: Blending Style and Tactical Functionality
Photos courtesy 5.11 Tactical Traditional jackets pose significant challenges for those of us who carry concealed firearms and other everyday carry (EDC) gear regularly. 5.11® has sought to change this…
Clips for Holster Attachment
I can’t really say clips are a better holster attachment option than loops, but there are a lot of options out there when it comes to different styles of clips.…