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Do It Yourself: GoRuck Style Paracord Zipper Pulls
Zipper pulls, even on most tactical bags out of the box, are just awful. A simple modification is to replace them with 550 paracord, which is quiet, durable, and easy to grab (even with gloves). It...
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Molle Daypack Death Match: An Introduction
The Admin Pouch Death Match was so popular that we’ve decided to tee up another installment. This time we’re going to focus on a popular category – tactical molle daypacks. The 5.11 RUSH 12 and the...
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Edge Blade Runner XL Sunglasses Review
Recently I set out to find a pair of impact resistant sunglasses that would fit my incredibly large dome. It’s not as easy of a task as it sounds. Most wrap around tactical frames are narrow enough...
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Deal Alert: Defy Bags Bucktown Pack Pre-order
Defy Bags is expanding their backpack line with a new “Chicago Series” and the first offering is the Bucktown Pack. It’s constructed with 1000D Cordura on the exterior and M-35 Military Truck Tarp...
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First Look: Hazard 4 Patrol Pack
Hazard 4 fans have been after the California based company for a while now to release a true backpack design. Well, the wait is over with the introduction of the Hazard 4 Patrol Pack. In this...
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First Look: Soot Electropack Kickstarter Project
The Soot Electropack We live in a digital world and if you’re like me then it’s possible you’re carrying multiple electronic devices on your person at any given point in time – especially when...
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Gear Diary: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm
I’ve been involved in shooting sports for a long time now – first as a young boy accompanying my father and grandfather on hunts and then later as a member of my high school shooting team. Lately, I’ve...
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First Look: Grey Ghost Stealth Operator Kryptek Yeti
Last year I reviewed the Grey Ghost Stealth Operator pack (SOP) in 500D Cordura and Black Diamond Ripstop. Since then, Grey Ghost Gear has been releasing the pack in a number of different colorways...
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First Look: Tuffy Portable Safe
I was poking around the blogosphere and came across this review of the Tuffy Portable Safe on MOTUS. Of course, the most obvious use of this safe is firearm storage for individuals who live in areas...
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Hazard 4 Patrol Pack Review
In our first look preview of the Hazard 4 Patrol Pack, we covered the many exterior features but hadn’t really done any field testing to judge how it carries. Over the past month, we put the Patrol to...
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First Look: Maxpedition Zafar Internal Frame Pack
I have very exciting news for you long suffering Maxpedition fans. Finally, Maxpedition is coming out with new backpack designs. The Zafar Internal Frame Pack is built around a polypropylene frame...
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Press-Bot Kickstarter Project
When I’m hiking or on the road, I love finding ways to use my gear to do different things so I don’t have to pack as much – reducing bulk and saving weight. I’m also a caffeine addict that gets cranky...
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Molle Daypack Death Match: Camelbak Mil Tac HAWG Review
The winner in our two pack throw down is the Camelbak Mil Tac HAWG. The HAWG is a prime example of a relatively straightforward bag design executed by a manufacturer to near perfection. There are...
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Gear Diary: Riding out the Storm with the Rickshaw Commuter 2.1 Laptop Bag
Last week we received the brand new redesigned Rickshaw Commuter 2.1 Laptop Bag from Rickshaw Bagworks in San Francisco and I decided to start field testing it on my daily commute into Chicago. The...
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Tom Bihn Tri-Star Review
If you’re a dedicated one bag traveler or simply hate paying airline baggage fees, then you should probably check out Tom Bihn. The Seattle, WA based company makes world class backpacks, briefcases,...
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Gear Diary: On Location with Triple Aught Design
My travels took me to San Francisco, CA this week and I decided to pay a visit to Triple Aught Design’s Hayes Valley location. Hayes Valley is a high end über cool shopping district in the heart of...
View Article2013 Black Friday Deals Courtesy of Solider Systems and Tactical Distributors
I had to pass this one along. Click on this link for a list of Black Friday Deals, courtesy of Solider Systems and Tactical Distributors. If you typically take advantage of Black Friday to stock up...
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Tom Bihn Guide’s Pack Review
I’ve always loved the style of the vintage mountaineering packs but I’m not willing to sacrifice the comfort or organization that my other packs provide in order to carry one on a regular basis....
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Gear Diary: Setting Up the Tom Bihn Guide’s Pack for Laptop Carry
In our review of the Tom Bihn Guide’s Pack, I mentioned it’s not really set up to accommodate a laptop out of the box. You can carry a Cache or Vertical Brain Cell loose in the main compartment but...
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Expert Travel Tips on Packing Light
Tortuga Backpacks solicited thirty one experienced travel veterans including travel writers, speakers, designers, and CEOs, to share some of their best tips on packing light for travel. Definitely...
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