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Thule Subterra 40L from Gear.com

January 7, 2019

Accessories, Bags, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Sweden. Ah, Sweden. Home of Stockholm, that sweet blue and yellow flag and most notably, meatballs. Sweden, as it turns out, is also home to Thule. You may recognize that name as being synonymous with the roofs... Read More...

Vanquest 46 Skycap Duffel Backpack

DougP

November 28, 2018

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

Like many of our readers, I travel a lot. From simple single night business trips to ten day international trips to various 3rd world countries and more. I am always looking for a good bag to bridge the ove... Read More...

Spotter Up Review: Sentry Tumalo Extreme

Bill Farmer

November 6, 2018

Accessories, LIFE, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Opinion, Product Reviews, Style, Tactics, The Team Room

Before we dive into the review of the Sentry Tumalo Extreme, I want you to think of everything you could hope for in a daypack. Volume… Versatility… Comfort… Durability… If you can give me those ... Read More...

Spotter Up Review: Vanquest Trident – 31

Bill Farmer

October 7, 2018

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

I am a backpack fiend. There are over a dozen high quality backpacks in my arsenal. I carry one to work. One for the gym. There are some that get use only when I’m traveling. I have a few that I use when ... Read More...

Wrong place at the wrong time from the perspective of a CIA Officer

DougP

March 29, 2018

LIFE, Opinion, Prepping & Survival, Travel, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences, Wisdom

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...

Sunday Inspiration: Get Out There

Michael Kurcina

January 21, 2018

Reflkt

voy·age ˈvoiij/ noun 1. a long journey involving travel by sea or in space. "a six-year voyage to Jupiter" synonyms: journey, trip, expedition, excursion, tour; ... Read More...

Sunday Inspiration: Travel

Michael Kurcina

December 3, 2017

Inspirational, LIFE, Reflkt

“The old hunger for voyages fed at his heart….To go alone…into strange cities; to meet strange people and to pass again before they could know him; to wander, like his own legend, across the earth–it seemed to ... Read More...

Tactical Travel Duffel: Highland Tactical “Ranger” Bag

Joshua Shaw

November 9, 2017

Bags, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style, Travel

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...

MIIR 25L Commuter Bag Review

jordan mcdougal

August 10, 2017

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

The 25 L Commuter bag by Mirr is a water resistant pack built for both function and style. It features, Bombproof 630D nylon with DWR (durable water repellent) finish, polyurethane inner coating for increased... Read More...

How to Select Clothing for your First Hike

Michael Kurcina

May 21, 2017

Accessories, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Planning, Prepping & Survival, Travel

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...

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