Archive: Gear

The right boots can save your feet, protect your knees, and keep you moving when everybody else is falling apart. The wrong boots can end a mission fast. Special Operations troops around the world understand one truth: there is no perfect boot for every environment. A boot that works in the mountains of Afghanistan may... Read More

The Most Underrated GORUCK Ever Made? There are backpacks. There are tactical backpacks. Then there is the GORUCK Radio Ruck. The Radio Ruck has become one of the most talked-about cult classics in the GORUCK world because it hits a rare sweet spot between: Every Day Carry Travel Rucking Office carry Minimalist adventure Military-inspired durability... Read More

If your like me – your interested in military history and the gear that soldiers are using. I have been reading several Army Ranger history books and in the past few years put together an extensive equipment list. I talked with a good friend of mine who served in Ranger battalion and he gave me... Read More

Close Quarters Battle (CQB) is where everything happens fast—and mistakes get punished immediately. We’re talking tight hallways. Dark rooms. Doorways. Stairwells. Distances measured in feet, not yards. CQB is defined as combat in confined spaces where speed, precision, and awareness matter more than raw firepower. If you click on any link we may get a... Read More

The Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Rack with Pull-Up Bar is one of those simple pieces of gear that shows up in a lot of garage gyms for a reason—it’s affordable, compact, and tough enough for real training. This is not a fancy commercial cage. It’s a mission-ready, no-frills rack built for squats, presses, pull-ups,... Read More

When you step into the world of a Navy SEAL sniper, you step into a different universe. This is not Hollywood. This is not a video game. This is the craft of the quiet professional — a warrior trained to observe, wait, and deliver precision when it matters most. A sniper’s gear is not about... Read More

As soon as the Bin-Laden raid went down, we were getting questions on “what Navy SEALs carry into combat missions” or “what kinds of Navy SEAL gear do SEALs use in day-to-day operations?”. Check out the gear that Team Six carried on the infamous raid on Bin-Laden and other operations around the world. The gear... Read More

Check out our list of the Top 10 Navy SEAL Watches and see if one may be of use on your next adventure. Want to know which is the best watch for a Navy SEAL? I was issued a standard Navy dive watch when I checked into an East Coast SEAL Team. It was an... Read More

For the serious operator—whether you’re pounding pavement, hauling gear through bad terrain, or prepping for a ruck—you need boots that deliver across durability, comfort and mission-readiness. In this piece we go deep into the comparison between the Rocky S2V and the Danner Rivot TFX boots. At SEALgrinderPT we’ve tested both models in real field-conditions to... Read More

Check out the reviews, comparisons and videos for the Danner Reckoning vs Bates Lite Tactical Sport boot and you decide which one is best for your field work. In this comparison review, we will assess the features and performance of two popular tactical boots: the Danner Reckoning and the Bates Lite Tactical Sport. Both boots... Read More

I have been a fan of Kuhl clothing for over 10 years now. What started with a shirt, had me checking out their pants (check out my review). Which of course had me buying 3 pairs of shorts. I love Kuhl products and have put them to test on everything from long distance bike-packing, climbing... Read More

Every week, athletes get ready for GORUCK events and they always ask: ‘Hey Coach, what boots do I need?’ It’s a big deal for these tough missions as you need your feet to help you finish the drill. You can do a 100 pushups and ruck #100 pounds – but if your feet fail –... Read More

The FRONTAC GEAR 24 Hour Tuff Pack is a beast. Designed for rucking, garage gym workouts, GORUCK events, SEALFIT 20X Challenges, or just hauling your gear to work. This pack is built to take a beating and keep going. I picked up this pack in late September, 2024 and have been using it ever since.... Read More

By Brad McLeod originally posted 4-1-2018. Updated 9-9-24 Check out this list of Top 10 Backpacks for the SEALFIT 20X Challenge Event. We get this question alot; “Coach, what backpack do you recommend for training and to do a SEALFIT 20X Challenge? That is a great question, so we checked in with athletes that have... Read More