Archive: Gear Reviews

Whether your out hunting on the back 40 or going overseas for contractor work – your gonna need a good scope for your weapon. AR-15, shotgun or crossbow – you can use a good scope to help you hit your mark. If you’re in the market for a new scope or are just shopping around... Read More

Check out the reviews and videos for the J5 Tactical flashlight and you decide if it is good enough for your everyday carry. J5 Tactical Flashlight review For less than $15 and it says 300 lumens so I decided to give it a go despite being skeptical. Turned out to be a good purchase as... Read More

Check out the reviews and videos for the Sminiker Defender Tactical Pen and you decide if it is worthy of being a part of your every day carry. Sminiker Defender Tactical Pen review by D-man This writing instrument/weapon shipped really fast and was happy to see it arrive. You can feel that the Sminiker Defender... Read More

You wouldn’t put regular gasoline from some fly-by-night gas station in your Ferrari would you? So why would you put your carry weapon, essentially your life, which you paid hundreds if not close to $1000 for – into a $20 holster? The holster you wear is almost as important as the pistol you’re carrying. It... Read More

Without light, you can’t do much. You can’t fight, you can’t navigate too well, and you damn sure can’t see where you’re going. This is why we are so big on EDC kits having some form of illumination, whether it’s a weapon light, or a standalone flashlight. Currently we keep a good light on the... Read More

Review of Datsusara Battlepack Pro by Ade: 4 out of 5 stars So you can check out and watch the YouTube video demonstration review for the pack. I like pretty much everything about the Datsusara Battlepack Pro and would recommend it for sure. The main pocket isn’t quite as deep as I thought it would... Read More

A machete is a must for bushcraft. You absolutely need need something robust and hefty enough to baton logs, chop wood for shelter, even chop down a sapling if need be. A kukri serves multiple functions, and if set up correctly, can chop down a sapling, strip the branches, break it down into kindling, and... Read More

In keeping with how solid Ontario knives and tools are, the SPAX is no different. In fact, this hefty tool serves multiple roles – much like their SP8 Survival Machete (another hefty piece of hardware that gets the job done). Of course this piece can be used as a hatchet or chopping implement, but it... Read More

Check out the reviews, comparisons and videos for the Danner Tachyon vs Belleville One Xero C320 Boots and you make the decision which is best for your feet. Danner Tachyon 8-Inch Work Boot review by John S. These are one of the best boots I have worn in the past years. The Danner Tachyon 8″... Read More

I recently got the chance to check out some of Sightmark’s optics. I’ve had one of their reflex sights on my carbine for a while, and it has held up very well. I get consistent groupings and rugged dependability without the price-tag of an Aimpoint or EOTech, and for 3-gun and home defense, it serves... Read More

A couple weeks back I had the pleasure of taking a Dark Angel Medical Class at Fairweather Farms in Monroe, GA. The rigorous 2 day course taught by a former Navy Corpsman was extremely insightful, and invaluable information. The course itself, at the onset, we were told should be 3 days – since there is so... Read More

I recently got my hands on a RevoMax Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, and it’s pretty impressive. We’ve all heard that we should either use stainless steel or BPA free water receptacles, as non-BPA plastics can leech toxins, especially when hot. This RevoMax will help you out inside and outside of the gym. It’s vacuum... Read More

When you think of combat, or gear review, you don’t think about flip flops. I know. But these are interesting in their own way. First off, Combat Flip Flops is a veteran owned and operated business, of which we will be doing a bunch of showcases in 2017 about veteran owned businesses and their various... Read More

Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make you happy. Like when a simple piece of kit is well thought out, well built, well designed, and a great value. The piece of kit in this situation is the Condor Rip-Away EMT Pouch. It’s just superbly and thoughtfully designed, rugged, and versatile. I want to... Read More