Product Reviews Archives • Spotter Up

GOING THE DISTANCE IN THE NEW ALTRA OLYMPUS 2.5’S

July 20, 2017

Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

The Altra Olympus 2.5 is a shoe that, for me, changed the experience of long distance trail running. Packing a staggering 37mm of underfoot multi layered cushioning, it makes running jagged rocky trails feel li... Read More...

StarChase: Tracking a Fleeing Vehicle

Michael Kurcina

July 20, 2017

ADS Inc., Driving, Gadgets, Industry News, Intel & Opinion, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Tech/Science

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The ADS, Inc.-hosted Warrior Expo East 2017 show has come and gone, but it left Spotter Up impressed and intrigued by quite a few products on display. Warrior Expo is a great showcase to bring industry-leading ... Read More...

PLATATAC Peacekeeper Chest Rig in Multicam

Michael Kurcina

July 18, 2017

Body Armor, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

As an army, we have long favoured belt kit over chest webbing. With some exceptions – Northern Ireland, some periods of Herrick (Operation Herrick is the codename under which all British operations in t... Read More...

First Tactical Specialist Pant: Versatile EDC Pant?

David Donchess

July 17, 2017

EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

The first time I got to try on the First Tactical Specialist Tactical pant, I was amazed with the quality, durability, and organizational capacity they offered. Not to mention that the price of $40 was better t... Read More...

Weight Cut Down by Blue Force Gear so you Can Cut Down Bad Guys

Michael Kurcina

July 15, 2017

Body Armor, Industry News, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

In his book The Art of Warfare in the Age of Napoleon By Gunther E. Rothenberg, the writer presents the difficulty troops in the past had carrying excessive weight. He writes about one French rifleman who compl... Read More...

Toor Knives: Brothers and Bladesmiths

Keith Dow

July 11, 2017

Art, Bladed, Business, EDC, Intel & Opinion, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

If you close your eyes and imagine a workshop occupied by a Ranger and two Marines it would probably look a lot like the place that Cameron, Connor and Jeremy design and forge their custom blades. There are sev... Read More...

Decibullz Wireless Bluetooth Earphones: Wireless Comfort

David Donchess

July 9, 2017

Accessories, Gadgets, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

The idea of having wireless Bluetooth headphones is not a new concept, but there is room for growth. Decibullz is a unique company that is striving to offer the best custom molded earplugs on the market for... Read More...

Hussar Tactical HT Sentinel Belt

Michael Kurcina

July 5, 2017

Accessories, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Given that I wear a similar belt every day, I was interested to see Hussar Tactical’s offering. Alex from Gen Kit Exchange has lent me one from his stock from the pop-up kit stalls they will soon have at... Read More...

Zenith Girsan Regard: Performance Review

David Donchess

July 5, 2017

Firearms, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

Buying a high quality firearm requires alot of research, knowledge, and sometimes money. The first two, in my opinion, are definitely necessary in order to prevent making a regrettable purchase. The idea that m... Read More...

Redwire Gear – practical in any field

Steve Rabinovich

July 4, 2017

Bags, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Based in sunny Phoenix, Arizona, Redwire is the brainchild of a former Marine and a current Army EOD tech. Yeah, I thought of Riggs and Murtaugh “red wire, blue wire, EOD never gets here on time…” I’m su... Read More...