Part 1 of a Swamp Scouting trip for Bears and Pigs
Join me on this scouting adventure deep into NC coastal swamps. Here I found lots of bear sign and even stumbled into the bears den! Part 2 is out so…
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…
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Maven Optics B.5 18X Binoculars with Ranging Reticle
I have been looking for a set of binoculars with an integrated MIL reticle for spotting and range estimation since I had to turn in my issued pair. My original…
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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…
Groove G Dry, Waterproof Shoes from Garmont
Winter and spring in the Mid-Atlantic region is pretty wet, so I’m always looking for waterproof shoes for work and play. While at SHOT Show 2022, I stopped by the…
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…
IV level Hydration by Hoist
For the last couple of months, I have been out in the weather for work, fitness and freetime. The weather out here in Virginia/West Virginia during summer is hot and…
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Wndsn Pocket Quadrant Telemeter
For several months I had been watching an interesting Instagram account (Wndsn Expedition Team) posting tools for use in low probability, high impact scenarios. The bulk of their products revolve…
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…