Viktos PTXF Chukka Boots Review
Innovation One of the coolest companies making smart gear is a brand called VIKTOS. It is a family run business headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin, and launched in the fall of…
Old Faithful Flameless Portable Cooker: Convenient In Inconvenient Situations
The concept of heating your food without the use of fire is nothing new. The US military has taken advantage of flameless heaters in their MREs for decades now. All…
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Powertac’s Latest Duty Flashlights: The E5RG4 & E9RG4
I’ve been a fan of Powertac for a couple of years ever since I started searching for a high output/quality duty flashlight for EDC. I tested several brands and stumbled…
PETZL TACTICAL EXO SYSTEM
PETZL TACTICAL EXO SYSTEM The PETZL Tactical EXO system started off as an emergency firefighter escape system built for the NYFD following a tragic accident in 2005. Since then, the…
PETZL HELO ADJUST
PETZL HELO ADJUST If you’ve spent any time riding in helicopters or other aircraft, chances are you’ve worn and used a Personal Retention Device (PRD) of some kind or another.…
Streamlight TLR-7A, A compact yet powerful weapon mounted light!
Several months ago, I was at a tactical officer’s conference and, like everyone else, was perusing the vendor area and started looking at the Streamlight table. Streamlight makes an excellent…
Mantis X10 Shooting Aid System
I was recently given the opportunity to review the Mantis X10 shooting aid system. As shipped to me, the Mantis comes in a small package that contains the device, a…
A review of the book: “From the Cold War to Isil: One Marine’s Journey”
Written by: Brigadier General. Jason Q. Bohm, USMC Naval Institute Press I strongly recommend you start the new year by putting “From the Cold War to ISIL: One Marine’s Journey”…
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Middle East 101 – A Beginner’s Guide for Deployers, Travelers and Concerned Citizens
Whenever I see 101 in the title of a book or college course, I assume that the content to be covered is basic in nature. It would be a mistake…
The Shemagh: How to select and use it
Our neighbor Stan was a survivalist a gun nut and an excellent shot. He competed in numerous shooting challenges. My older brother and I loved to go over and see…