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MSM Stealth Compact Pouch Review
In our MSM Adapt Pack review earlier this year, we featured a new admin pouch – the MSM Stealth Compact Pouch. Like the larger Stealth Admin, the Stealth Compact is another product from the successful...
View ArticleGear Diary: Navy Seals Survival Kit
The U.S. Navy Special Warfare Command Contracting Office has issued an RFQ (Request for Quote) for a Pocket Pro Survival Kit. Here is the list of required items: OTTERBOX CONTAINER SWISS ARMY KNIFE...
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Zero Tolerance 0300BW Blackwash Review
I wanted to share some pics of my new EDC blade – the Zero Tolerance 0300BW. Many of you are probably already familiar with this knife and know the tech specs. Closed length of 5.1 inches. Overall...
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Camelbak Urban Assault XL vs Urban Assault
Some have asked me why I switched from the Camelbak Urban Assault (CUA) to the Urban Assault XL. I went to the larger version for a couple of reasons. Camelbak Urban Assault XL and Urban Assault...
View ArticleThe GoRuck Full Panel TAC Hat Winner
The winner of the GoRuck Full Panel TAC Hat is: earldvoss@gmail.com Congratulations Earl! Expect an email with confirmation for delivery! Thanks to everyone for your continued support of...
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Gear Revisited: Tom Bihn Synapse 25
Gear Tested: Tom Bihn Synapse 25 Original Review Date: May 11, 2013 Status: Out of Rotation (see below) Update: For a period of time, the Synapse 25 was my work EDC bag and personal go-to option on...
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Gear Diary: Another Hobby to Gear Obsess About
The family and I have decided we’re going to vacation in St. Croix this summer (our first trip to the Caribbean). And we’ve decided to all get our Scuba certification. I actually got my PADI Open...
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Concealed Carry Bag Death Match: Coming Soon
Here’s something you may not know. Bags made for concealed carry can be one of the best choices for EDC (Everyday Carry) even if you don’t have a concealed carry permit. Why? Because the features...
View ArticleFirst Look: Hazard 4 Overwatch and Clerk Packs
Check out this Shot Show 2014 video from TheTacticalGentleman showcasing two new packs – the Hazard 4 Overwatch and Hazard 4 Clerk. If I’m being honest, the Clerk doesn’t excite me all that much....
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Rickshaw Commuter 2.1 Review
I’ll be honest. I have a love/hate relationship with messenger bags. I generally prefer backpacks but occasionally I’ll see some twenty-something with a cool looking messenger and I get the urge to...
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First Look: Vertx EDC Gamut
As I mentioned earlier this month, we pre-ordered the new Vertx EDC Gamut to review as part of a new Concealed Carry Bag Deathmatch. Well, it just came in and early impressions are very positive....
View ArticleGear Diary: My EDC Forums Run Has Evidently Ended
Wow, I sad to report my friends that EDC Forums has placed some sort of restriction on my account to the point where I am unable to access the Forum. I keep getting server timeouts. However, when I...
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Coming Soon: More Triple Aught Design Gear Reviews
If you’re a Triple Aught Design fan, then stay tuned because I’ve stocked up on TAD Gear to field test. First off, TAD sent us a pair of their Covert DC (Doomsday) Pants late last year and the results...
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Gear Diary: First Week with the Vertx EDC Gamut
I’ve had the Vertx EDC Gamut backpack for a week and thought I’d share a few thoughts now that I’ve had a chance to carry it. PROS Lots of well thought out features on the Vertx Gamut. Adjust-ability,...
View ArticleEdge Observer’s Kershaw Emerson Collaboration Preview
If you’ve joined me on the pre-order list for any of the Kershaw Emerson collaboration knives or, if you’re just casually curious, then check out this awesome preview by the Edge Observer: Making...
View ArticleRickshaw Bagworks Commuter 2.1 Sale
If you we’re waiting for the right time to pull the trigger after reading our review on the Rickshaw Bagworks Commuter 2.1, then now is that time. The Commuter 2.1 is 30% off through this coming...
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Gear Diary: Soccer Dads can Rock the TAD Gear Stealth Hoodie LT too
Visit Triple Aught Design’s website and you’re likely to be bombarded with pictures of twenty somethings hiking trails, crossing raging streams, and climbing mountains – to the point that if you’re not...
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First Look: Moto360 Watch
Coming this Summer (most likely in late June), the Moto360 Android Wear Smart Watch by Motorola is the first smart phone watch that has appealed to me on an aesthetic level. First off, it’s round like...
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Spec Ops Wallet Review
One of the things I’m hardly ever without is my wallet. Two of my favorite wallets happen to come from the same company. Spec Ops Brand T.H.E. Wallet Jr. and T.H.E. Wallet Mini are both made from...
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How To: 41 Genius Camping Hacks
Saw this article about 41 Genius Camping Hacks posted on Gentlemint and thought I’d share it. Not all are as genius as they claim but I found some to be useful. I especially like #13. Sounds very...
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