Product Review: GPM KIT Combat Applications Belt
I first spotted the GPM KIT Combat Applications Belt on Instagram. I sent Patrick, the owner, a message and he ended up hooking me up with two of the belts.…
A Review of Cold Steel Custom Rifle Slings
I was contacted by 1SGT (ret) Thomas Lindsey of Cold Steel Custom Slings via the Midwest Tactical Officers Association. Based in Michigan, and made by hand in the U.S. of…
MOS Tactical S4 Sling: Have It When You Need It
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine at SpotterUp.com was browsing products at a local VA gun show and decided to be an extra nice guy by picking me…
MAYFLOWER 30L Summit Pack Review
I have been following Mayflower Research and Consulting for quite some time, and was very excited when they and Velocity Systems agreed to send us at Spotter Up a couple…
Alien Gear Holster Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB
As consumers we have many choices today because there are many suppliers and manufacturers offering goods at competitive prices and most of those items are well-made. We are spoiled. Yet…
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…
Warrior Assault Systems Covert Plate Carrier from Chase Tactical
Years ago I had to purchase a carrier for concealable body armor. The carrier which originally came with the armor wore out at rub spots along the edge, after a…
Nalgene Bottle and Reservoir Review
We’ve come a long way, since ancient times, from using organic wineskins for carrying our source of hydration. Wineskins required a lot of preparation beforehand to ensure it could carry…
Mayflower/Velocity Systems Law Enforcement Plate Carrier Review.
Last month we ran a review of the Mayflower 30L Summit pack, with a hint that something else was in the works. If you watched the video which accompanied the…
Urban Breaching with Delia Tactical Raptor Tool
Let’s discuss the Raptor. “RAPTOR” itself is an acronym that stands for Rapid Assault Police Tactical Operations Rescue Tool. Kurt Delia, a master breacher, SWAT officer, and founder of Delia…