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Maxpedition Entity Series Backpacks: Low Profile Concealed Carry Packs

March 13, 2019

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

It’s around 0730 on a rainy, cold, cloudy Monday morning; on the yellow line on my way to work. The train makes the next stop and a young gentleman with dark hair, medium length beard, standing around 5ft11 in ... Read More...

SHOT show 2018: 5.11 Tactical New Product Lineup

Joshua Shaw

January 29, 2018

American Apparel, Bags, Body Armor, Concealment, Industry News

The SpotterUp team got a chance to catch up with 5.11 Tactical at their Shot show booth, which proved to be a very popular stop on the floor, as it was packed to the gills with attendees literally every time we... Read More...

Gear Review: Propper Expandable Backpack

Michael Lake

November 7, 2017

Bags, Camping, Climbing, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

In a word: roomy. The Propper Expandable Backpack has space that just won’t quit for a pack that can be squeezed into the average airline carry-on limitations. I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to... Read More...

Backpack Manufacturer: Finn-Savotta

Noble

August 24, 2017

Bags, Industry News, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

The Approach Earlier this summer we approached a Finnish backpack manufacturer Finn-Savotta. We enquired about possibilities of doing some testing and evaluation of their products. And after some time had pass... Read More...

Pros and Cons of Webbing, Vests and Chest Rigs from British Tactical

Guest Writer

August 16, 2017

Accessories, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Style

Over the last twenty years I’ve served in two Armies, as a PMC and in a Guerrilla group, working in jungle, urban and desert environments as well as working overseas on security tasks. I started out in the ... Read More...

Prepare for Danger: Have Safety and Comfort with the 96 Hour Kit

Michael Kurcina

April 27, 2017

Bags, Camping, EDC, Escape and Evasion, Homesteading, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Planning, Prepping & Survival

The small Go-Bag or the Bug-Out-Bag are bags where the focus is on evacuation. The larger 72 Hour Kit has a focus on survival, and the 96 hour kit is just an extension of a 72 hour kit. The 96 ... Read More...

Our Staff’s Top 3 Picks for Load Bearing Gear

Michael Kurcina

April 1, 2017

Bags, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

Here are three packs we've done product reviews on and believe they are a very good value. They meet our criteria for good price, are comfortable to wear (use), are durable, have great utility, and not overly w... Read More...

A Quick Look at the Hazard 4 Clerk Bag Pod Organizer Pack

Joshua Shaw

February 15, 2017

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

Joshua does a review of the Hazard 4 Clerk Bag. An article on Spotterup.com is in the works. Hazard 4 has a reputation for bombproof and feature-rich bags and packs, and their booth at SHOT Show 2017 was we... Read More...

SHOT show 2017 Product Spotlight: Hazard 4 “Clerk” Pack

Joshua Shaw

January 21, 2017

Camping, Climbing, Escape and Evasion, Firearms, Industry News, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

Hazard 4 has a reputation for bombproof and feature-rich bags and packs, and their booth at SHOT Show 2017 was well representative of their signature products. We got a hands on preview of the "Clerk", a tactic... Read More...

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