Snugpak Quart Sleeping System
My twenty-year-old military sleeping bag has been my go-to for most of my 3-season adventures. I have a good cold-weather sleeping bag, but I’ve been reluctant to invest in a…
5.11 Skyweight 24 Liter pack
I like this pack a lot more than I expected to. I have many packs from many different makers, so it takes a lot for a 24-liter pack to impress…
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Keeping Dry with 5.11’s A/T Mid Waterproof Boot
Several years ago I had a pair of 5.11’s ATLAS Mid boots. They were lightweight and super comfortable. Fast forward to 2022 and 5.11 has produced an update, the A/T…
Garmont’s Tactical Footwear – T4 Groove with G-Dry
This is the second pair of Garmont footwear I have put through the paces. The first pair was the Groove G-dry shoe (see review here). They are a series of…
Stand Watch Knives
My father taught me and my brother at an early age that a knife can be your best friend. It can tighten a screw or save your life. A knife…
The AMP72 40L Backpack, Part of 5.11’s All Mission Pack Collection
I tried out 5.11 Tactical’s All Missions Pack (AMP) Collection, the AMP72 Backpack and several of the Gear Sets to see how they perform for any mission. I have been…
Vertx Ready Pack 2.0.
Several months ago, I got the Vertx Ready Pack 2.0. The timing was perfect as my son had just stolen (ahem borrowed) my Patagonia pack that I had been using…
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Eat Drink Survive with Heavy Cover
Drink, Eat, Survive Whether you’re camping, hiking, or working in the wilderness, your choice of gear can mean the difference between a fun day outdoors and a life-threatening experience. You…
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Hot Ash Stove – The Smokin’ Ace of Camping Stoves
I don’t know who came up with the idea first, but Spotter Up owes it to Chris over at Heavy Cover Inc. for pointing us to the Hot Ash Stove,…
SnugPak SJ6 Jacket
Living in New England, and traveling the world for work, I need robust, rugged and flexible gear that I can count on to keep me safe, dry and warm in…