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First Look: Tactical Tailor Concealed Carry Messenger
Tactical Tailor has come out with a new bag. The Tactical Tailor Concealed Carry Messenger has three loop lined compartments to store gear including one that is designed to concealed a firearm....
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Maxpedition Xantha Internal Frame Pack Review
Since becoming EDC obsessed, I’ve gone back and forth on Maxpedition as a company. One of my first serious bag purchases was the Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger. I liked the idea of that bag, but as...
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1776 Company Kickstarter Campaign
When I was a young man growing up south of the Mason-Dixon line, it wasn’t uncommon for the men to head out to the porch after dinner, throw back a few, and shoot the s**t. So when I saw the...
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Gear Revisited: 5.11 RUSH 24 Review
The iconic 5.11 RUSH 24. I originally did this review on a popular gear forum and took it down. Since then, I’ve been getting requests from EDC enthusiasts looking for it so I’ve decided to re-publish...
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Defy Square Messenger Product Giveaway Winner
The winner of the Defy Square Messenger is: Tod (tr4022@gmail.com) Congrats Tod! I hope you enjoy the bag. I’ll be contacting you shortly. Again, to all of our subscribers — thank you! You’re the...
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First Look: Casio G-Shock Rangeman
I’ve been a Casio G-Shock fan for a while. One of my daily wear watches has been a GD-100-1B and it has been my go-to for any activity where my watch might take a beating including workouts, hiking,...
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First Look: TrackingPoint PGF 5.56 Rifle
My next firearm purchase will be an AR but I’m not sure I can come up with the scratch to buy the TrackingPoint Precision Guided Firearm (PGF) 5.56 Rifle without first filing for divorce. But a guy...
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THE-E Pocket Organizer Pre-Order
Back in August, we previewed THE-E Pocket Organizer. Now Oneiros Valley has started to accept Pre-Orders on the pouch. Here is the announcement: — CDH-Tac Finland/Oneiros Valley THE-E Pocket...
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Defy Recon Wax Canvas Edition Review
There are gear companies out there, who shall remain nameless, doing cookie cutter stuff and there are those who aspire to create something truly unique. Defy Bags, out of Chicago, definitely falls...
View ArticleGear Diary: Maxpedition’s Future and the new TAD Litespeed
Dan Hyman, who designed the Xantha backpack for Maxpedition, dropped me a note this week. Dan said he appreciated some of our feedback on the pack and that more good stuff is coming. The Xantha was...
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How To: The Modern Grey Man Philosophy
There are several explanations of the Grey Man Philosophy out there but I’ve found most of them to be a bit over the top and “tin foil hat” for my tastes. But, since I’ve mentioned it a few times...
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Gear Diary: GoRuck Yourself
I’ve been thinking about this ever since I left a certain forum so I’m going to come out and say it. I like GoRuck. I don’t like everything they do and I’m not a fanboy by any stretch but I have a...
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First Look: Combat Flip Flops Shemaghs
Combat Flip Flops is a company that I can get behind. Their idea was simple: create an environment that gives people living in post-conflict nations the opportunity to peacefully rebuild their economy...
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First Look: 2 Vets Arms 2VA Prepper Package
I like shooting and I like bags. So the 2 Vets Arms 2VA Prepper Package seems like a match made in heaven. The project is a collaboration between 2 Vets Arms, an up-and-comer in the AR market, and...
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Gear Diary: I’m not a Prepper but Maybe I Should Be
Everyday Carry (EDC) and Preparedness are closely related. As Phil Burns discussed in his Tiered Approach to EDC, Preppers “naturally apply their prepper mindset to analyze… which items belong in...
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First Look: Plastc Card
EDC’ers are always looking for ways to simplify their carry. My wallet is full of cards including bank, credit, loyalty, and gift cards. I love my Spec Ops and Rigger wallets but sometimes I’d just...
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Mission Workshop Hauser 14L Review
One gap that I was trying to fill in my ridiculously large and growing pack collection was a decent hydration pack for biking and dynamic day hikes (my version of trail running). My requirements were...
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Tactical Black Friday Sales
Soldier Systems and Tactical Distributors has compiled a comprehensive list of Tactical Black Friday Sales. If you’ve waited to treat yourself, a friend, or family member to some gear then this...
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Person of Interest Soundtrack Project
This really has nothing to do with EDC, but I’m going to share it anyway. One of my favorite shows is Person of Interest. I’ve combed through the first four seasons and captured some of the best...
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Oneiros Valley THE-E Pocket Organizer Review
I have bags in my collection that have excellent built-in organization and others that don’t. For the later, I usually rely on drop-in pouches to fill the gap. One I’ve been testing recently is a...
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