The Fisherman
"Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give ... Read More...
The Approach Jacket from 5.11
The Approach Jacket from 5.11 in black 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 went camping... Read More...
Wrong place at the wrong time from the perspective of a CIA Officer
We got off the plane in Tel Aviv expecting hyper security everywhere we went. Our situational awareness was high for our first trip to Israel. We knew that in general Israel was safe, but, as publicly ackno... Read More...
Arminius Tribe discusses Close Protection And Arranged Marriages..?
Yes arranged marriages, I will explain.. New Job
After my time at the Korps Commandotroepen I went to the DKDB a police unit tasked with the protection of Diplomats and the Royal Family. Although the co... Read More...
Pop Up Maps make Navigating Cities Simpler
Map Types Maps made by cartographers today are clearly more detailed then those created just 100 years earlier. Today there are many different types of maps. Some examples are: military city maps, topographi... Read More...
Coffee: How It Is Made From Plant To Bag
On the Big Island of Hawaii, there are plantations all over in North and South Kona where most of the coffee on Hawaii is grown and processed. Everywhere you go in Hawaii, you will see mostly "100% Kona cof... Read More...
Tactical Travel Duffel: Highland Tactical “Ranger” Bag
Like many modern working class professionals, I often find myself making short business-related trips around the country, or even traveling over long weekends for recreation and to visit family or friends. I us... Read More...
Project Gecko Tells You How to Travel Smartly
Traveling is an especially sensitive time for maintaining good personal security. Whether you’re going to another town or another continent, here are some of the reasons you’re more at risk when you’re on t... Read More...
Weekend adventure: Seitseminen National Park – Part 3.
What did we learn? So, this is FINALLY the last part of long-ass writings about our adventure in the Seitseminen National Park in late August. This time we go through some of the things we learned about ... Read More...
How to Select Clothing for your First Hike
Summer is coming in a few short weeks but don't wait on good weather to get your kit ready. Whether you're going for a long haul in Yosemite or a short jaunt around the base of Mt. Whitney the trick is to a... Read More...