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“This is madness!” No, this is Leonidas sweater by Pentagon Tactical Sportswear from Military 1st!

November 23, 2018

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Yes, you know the quote. You recited it drunk and sober, and pushed your buddies into a pretend abyss. But have you checked out Military 1st? The other day I received the Leonidas 2.o sweater by Pentagon... Read More...

Tru-Spec H20 Proof Jacket

Michael Kurcina

November 12, 2018

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Okay. I'm going to come out and just let you know that I love this jacket. It is one of my favorite cold weather jackets. Should I have told you that so soon in the first line of my blog? Let's find out why. T... Read More...

Spotter Up Review: Sentry Tumalo Extreme

Bill Farmer

November 6, 2018

Accessories, LIFE, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Opinion, Product Reviews, Style, Tactics, The Team Room

Before we dive into the review of the Sentry Tumalo Extreme, I want you to think of everything you could hope for in a daypack. Volume… Versatility… Comfort… Durability… If you can give me those ... Read More...

The Carlos Ray 2.1 – Pants that evolved to perfection.

AJ Saulls

October 27, 2018

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

The Carlos Ray 2.1 Pants from Tactical Distributors are not the usual "tactical Timmy" pants, these are THE Chuck Norris pants. ...These are by a land-slide the MOST comfortable every-day pants I've ever owned... Read More...

Blackbeard Romeo Belt review

DougP

October 24, 2018

EDC, Gadgets, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, Product Reviews, Style

Belts, even gun belts, are both completely commoditized but also intensely personal. Their utility is the commodity. We need to them to hold up our pants, secure our holsters and sheaths, and keep things in... Read More...

The Wiley X KLEIN Aviator Sunglasses – the choice of the “Gray Man”

M Beach

October 18, 2018

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

A “gray man” is an individual who possesses the skills, ability and intent to blend into any situation or surrounding without standing out, concealing his or her true skills, ability, and intent from others... Read More...

Wolf vs Goat Bamboo/Sarona Shirt is Stylish Wear

Joshua Shaw

October 14, 2018

American Apparel, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

I’ve written about performance on Spotter Up before, whether it be mechanical and mental performance in the execution of a task such as shooting, or material performance of the physical properties of high quali... Read More...

Spotter Up Review: Thorogood War Fighter 8″ Boots

Bill Farmer

October 8, 2018

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

Really good boots are hard to come by. For the better part of the last 12 years of my life, I have worn boots to work. For the last 4 years, I have been very picky about what boots I buy. I have gone throug... Read More...

Spotter Up Review: Vanquest Trident – 31

Bill Farmer

October 7, 2018

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

I am a backpack fiend. There are over a dozen high quality backpacks in my arsenal. I carry one to work. One for the gym. There are some that get use only when I’m traveling. I have a few that I use when ... Read More...

Adaptiv X IWS Pants

Jason Silva

September 19, 2018

American Apparel, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Introduction For over a year now I have been wearing, and I mean beating up, a pair of Oxcart Renditions. They have been my go-to pair of denim for the entire time I have owned them. Prior to owning them I w... Read More...