From tactical missions spent overseas to laying down tile back at home, a solid pair of elbow and knee pads always come in handy. Let’s face it, the knees and elbows can only handle so much shock absorption before they ultimately give out. Injuries are expensive when surgery is required and even minor damage often requires agonizing downtime spent doing...
Step on it, stand on it or stomp around on it, no matter what you do, the airtight ZipDry closure on the Watershed Goforth won’t leak. When keeping your personal belongings dry is a life and death situation, I’d trust mine to Watershed. From the incredibly strong Airtight ZipDry closure to the 420 dener Cordura nylon ripstop fabric coated with...
From weekend camping trips to fishing and hunting expeditions, house parties, coaching sports teams, and beyond, a rock-solid cooler is worth its weight in gold. Gone are the days of settling for a cheap Styrofoam cooler at your local supermart. These days, modern high-end coolers like Orca are changing the game. With an insanely rugged construction in addition to large...
Meet the “any mission”, “any temperature” pant. With Vaporcore you stay cool under heavy pressure and warm when the action goes cold. Don’t let the minimalistic/outdoor look fool you, these men’s tactical pants are built to perform. With numerous pockets, both hidden and visible, you can literally fit an entire war kit in the Vertx Hyde pants. To ensure you...
Tired of the typical hard knuckle gloves chewing up your knuckles? Vertx’s FR Breach gloves offer added protection and then some, all without the discomfort. Let’s face it, ask anyone who’s worn run of the mill hard knuckle gloves for an extended period of time and they’ll tell you one thing… Their knuckles get torn to shreds. It’s a common...
Meet the do it all, everyday pant. With discreet tactical functionality and the comfort of yoga pants, the Vertx Delta Stretch is one pair of pants you’ll never want to take off. Truth be told, these are the “Rolls Royce” of everyday tactical pants. Sure, they don’t have as many pockets as say, Vertx’s Hyde or perhaps other tactical pants...
It’s true, looks can be deceiving. While this backpack may have a low profile appearance, it packs an incredible amount of tactical functionality behind the scenes. The Vertx EDC Gamut Plus backpack has so many features it’s tough to even know where to be begin. Unlike other tactical backpacks, Vertx didn’t just make “another typical backpack’ and slap some coyote...
When it comes to engineering packs Granite Gear gets it. Their latest pack the Crown2 60 isn’t just another pack, it’s the pack to own, and it’s one built with the ultimate hiker in mind. If you spend a decent amount of time on any trail these days you’re bound to see one brand of backpacks, in particular, popping up...
Rugged, tactical, and yet seductively refined. If you are curious to know which military watch is among my all-time favorites, just look down at my wrist. You’ll find I’m wearing an MTM Special Ops watch. It’s a men’s watch built for action, one that’s ready for anything, and ultimately, as close to the pinnacle of perfection for everyday carry enthusiasts...
Let’s face it, holding a flashlight up to your head for hours on end makes for a terrible time. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to keep your home illuminated during a power outage, or if you’re simply trying to see what’s in front of you during a late night hike outdoors. Eventually, your arms are going to get tired....
