Product Review: Oscar Delta Holster from Squared Away Holsters
When testing the Rock Island Armory 1911 I found a classic holster to go with it. While shoulder holsters may be cool for Hunter and Kojak, I thought a more…
Are You the Shield for Your Family From the Internet?
In the military you’re used to fighting bad guys. What should you do when you’re deployed, and while you’re family is at home? The Internet has allowed communication between people…
Product Review: The Inov-8 X-Claw 275
As always, I was not paid for this review, and I am under no obligation to write a positive review about the shoe. Overview The Inov-8 X-Claw is a distance…
A Guide to Choosing the Best OTC Insoles for Your Boots or Shoes
If you have an active lifestyle but feel discomfort when you are biking, running, walking or hiking, then maybe it’s time to look at putting a pair of orthotics in…
How Hospitality Operates and What to Keep in Mind When Travelling
A terror attack at a hotel is more likely today than it ever was. Do you recall, Mali, West Africa or India? How about Paris, Brussels or the U.K.? Terrorist…
Inov-8 Roclite 286 GTX Trail Boot Review
First off, I wanted to thank my bro Clayton for getting these boots for me, and I want to thank INOV-8 as well for sending us three pairs of boots…
Modern Wargaming and the Roots of Krieggspiel
There’s a tendency in the modern world to typify wargaming (strategy games) as something reserved solely for overweight, geeky teens with lots of dice and a lack of social skills.…
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…
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…
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…