Gear

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  • CompeteFirst Impressions

    First Impressions: Esstac Kywi Mag Pouches

    Not all magazine pouches are created equal. There are a lot of good ones and bad ones out there, but I’m really digging Esstac’s magazine pouches which I’ve recently got my hands on.

    4 min
  • DefendField Notes

    Field Notes: Streamlight ProTac 2L

    Flashlights, I think, are an important tool. As such, I carry a Streamlight ProTac 2L in my pocket every single day and use it lightly on a daily basis.

    4 min
  • DefendFirst Impressions

    First Impressions: 5.11 Multicam TDU Pants

    Since I’ve started reviewing the gear I use for hunting I figured I’d tell y’all about the pants I wear when I hunt. Now hunting wear is something I know very little about so read this review of the 5.11…

    2 min
  • HuntReview

    Looking Back: Zero Tolerance 0350

    I’ve mentioned the Zero Tolerance 0350 pocket knife quite often because its been my favorite pocket knife for years and pretty much goes with me everywhere. This blog post is my long overdue layman’s review of it.

    3 min
  • HuntField Notes

    Field Notes: XMRE 1300XT

    MREs are a popular emergency food option for many folks. They are also a good option for outdoor enthusiasts to include in their packs for a quick ready to go meal. I chowed down on a XMRE 1300XT meal recently…

    3 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    How Many Magazines Are Enough For A Firearm?

    Surely many folks wouldn’t mind having an endless supply of ammo and magazines to keep their guns running. Given that’s a pipe dream, this shares my approach to maintaining and managing what I consider to be an adequate number of…

    5 min
  • HuntGuide

    Deer Hunting Load Out

    Looking for an example of a deer hunting load out? Here is what I take and how I organize it.

    6 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Train How You Fight

    Training how you fight is an idea I really like and can get behind. However, it’s not possible to always put it into practice during live fire at range sessions, training classes or competitive events.

    3 min
  • DefendFirst Impressions

    First Impressions: AR500 Armor Testudo Gen 2

    This is possibly my worst review so far. Mostly because I have just a hair more than zero experience with body armor. Even so, these are my first impressions on the AR500 Armor Testudo Gen 2 and their Level III+…

    8 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Training Load Out

    Making the most of a firearms training course isn’t rocket science. Just make sure to bring the required equipment. If possible, add a few extras to maximize comfort and avoid circumstances that could prevent the successful completion of the course.

    5 min
  • HuntReview

    Best Folding Knife for Hunting, Maybe?

    I might have fallen in love with a folding knife… one that could be the best folding knife for hunting.

    4 min
  • HuntOpinion

    Swiss Army Knife Still Makes a Great First Pocket Knife

    The Victorinox Tinker is a great inexpensive option for a first pocket knife. Small enough to not be bulky, but big enough to provide plenty of utility.

    2 min