I took a trip to Europe this past summer and decided to take my Black Mamba folding knife with me. I had gotten it a few months before I booked the trip. Right from the...
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With our current Covid-19 situation, it is nearly impossible to go anywhere, outside your own home, where a face covering is NOT required. Because of this, I have...
I’ve reviewed quite a few knives by Off-Grid Knives. Over the years, I have seen them go from creating very good knives, to great knives. I have definitely been...
When it comes to vehicle emergency kits; I have a couple. I keep one in my truck and another in my wife’s car. In these kits I have a good amount of gear. We are...
It’s been over 4 years since I first reviewed the Groove Rings. I have reviewed many silicone rings since then. But the one ring that I tend to wear on a daily...
Rucking has been a part of my life for quite some time. It started in my early days in the boy scouts. We would load up our packs in the parking lot, to a point that we...
Rucking and hiking are two of my favorite activities. I’m out there is nature, seeing, smelling and feeling, while simultaneously working of my health. What makes...
I have been a fan of Xero Shoes for almost a decade now. I have ran marathons, 1/2 marathons and participated in countless rucks wearing Xero Shoes. Over the years I...
Starting a fire with a ferro rod takes a good amount of practice to get proficient in. It’s obvious that the same holds true for any skill that we wish to master...
Why carry a tactical pen in the first place? A tactical pen is the one everyday carry (EDC) item that will, most likely, fly under the radar if scrutinized. Many...