Outdoor Collection from 5.11
While running through spring on our way to summer, I had the chance to try out some of 5.11 Tactical’s Outdoor Collection: Peak Long Sleeve Shirt; Freedom Flex Short Sleeve…
First Tactical Defender pants – EDW without the labels
It isn’t too often that a garment comes along that combines enough function without screaming “tacticool!” and which is durable enough to last from training, to mission-specific, to casual wear.…
It’s OK to take a break!
It is ok to rest; it is ok to take a break, slow down, take a load off… The military has never been an environment of “slow down and take…
PTSD-Poetry from Angel Yalkin
They come looking for me to tame them, to dampen the nerve; Dip their bodies in a sea of gold, chant a wordless incantation over their darkest dreams, and so…
Burn With Purpose
“B U R N W I T H PURPOSE” This fire now consumes me; in thundering fury, falls silent my souls lament. – I alone it’s genesis, self-righteous cure; Quell…
BRISTOL PARKA BY 5.11
BRISTOL PARKA BY 5.11 As an avid rock climber, outdoorsman and Infantryman, I have spent a large portion of my life outside in less than desirable weather. If there is…
Viktos 1911 Boot
New for 2019 from Viktos company is the 1911 Boot, a cross between a work/duty boot and gucci street shoe, this boot will fit any role you choose for it.…
Goldilocks of Giving
Once upon a time, I gave my all. I gave my all to everyone and everything in my life. My eagerness to drain my own well came from a place…
The Approach Jacket from 5.11
I grew up on the Pacific Coast of Washington state. Rain has always been a part of my life. As a kid, I never really worried about rain gear. We…
5.11 Mission Ready™ 3.0 90L bag
I travel about once a month and about half of that time it is usually overseas in austere conditions. I’ve destroyed my share of bags through wear and tear, and…