Best Knife Steels and How to Choose The Right Type (with Comparison Charts)
If you’ve ever owned a knife before then I’m sure you’ve seen that little stamp on your blade with a string of letters and numbers. Those little numbers and letters are actually the primary driving force behind the price and performance you can expect out of that particular knife and,
18 Best Throwing Knives in 2021 (Reviews and Buying Guide)
Stabbing is great and all, but wouldn’t it be nice to extend the range of your lethality? Ninjas have been doing it for years and now it’s time to get you outfitted with the knowledge and gear to bring your blade game to the next level with a set of
23 Best Tactical Backpacks in 2021 (All Price Ranges)
Being an outdoorsman and a Marine, packing, carrying, and relying on a backpack is an everyday part of life for me. I rarely find myself leaving the house without a backpack. Of course, I know most of you are looking for something with a little more flavor and ruggedness to
22 Best Tactical Pens in 2021 (Reviews and Buying Guide)
Due to their versatility as low profile self-defense weapons, survival tools, and nearly indestructible writing utensils, tactical pens are popular everyday carry tools used by everyone from military operators to white-collar CEOs. I actually decided to purchase my first tactical pen after a regular pen exploded in the admin pouch
34 Best Fixed Blade Knives in 2021 (Reviews and Buying Guide)
Even if you’ve amassed an arsenal of sharp pointy objects over the years, you’ll need a solid blade that can do it all. One blade to rule them all, no matter the situation, challenge, or environment. You need a quality fixed blade knife. You see, seasoned outdoorsman and survivalists all
24 Best Multi-Tools in 2021 (Hands-on Tested)
In the Marines, one piece of gear I wasn’t issued but always carried on me was a multi-tool. The versatility of a multi-tool is unmatched, and since you won’t always be privy to intel regarding what obstacles you’ll need to overcome throughout your day, the multi-tool reigns supreme as one
17 Best Tactical Pants in 2021 (All Price Ranges)
The environments faced by law enforcement officers, military personnel, firefighters, outdoorsman, and avid hunters are often too much of a challenge for your everyday pair of jeans. That’s where investing in some top tier rough and tough tactical pants completely changes the game. Unfortunately, the need for tactical pants is
30 Best Self Defense Knives in 2021 (Fixed Blade and Folding)
The saying “don’t bring a knife to a gunfight” has a lot of truth to it, but thankfully most fights don’t involve a gun. In most self defense scenarios, having a knife on you will give you a significant advantage. Along with being a great self defense weapon, Psychologists say
21 Best Red Dot Sights for the Money in 2021 (AR-15s, Pistols & Rifles)
In the world of optics, there is a lot of confusion surrounding the term red dot sight. Just know, a “red dot sight” is NOT a specific type of optic. It is a general term that includes several types of optics. When someone says they’re looking for a red dot
13 Best Sleeping Bag Liners in 2021
Sleeping bag liners work very similarly to sheets in that they protect your bed from nastiness and provide an easy to remove and clean solution that ensures your mattress a longer and fresher life. Sleeping bags can be expensive and the last thing you want to do is sleep in
15 Best Long Range Rifles in 2021
Interested in getting into long range precision shooting? As a former USMC Scout Sniper and a current US Army contractor, I have qualified and tested many “sniper rifles”. Some of these rifles were fielded to Scout Snipers and Army Snipers, while others didn’t quite make the cut. In this article
16 Best Waterproof Backpacks in 2021 (All Types)
The items you put in your backpack are likely of incredible importance so why is it that backpacks are often overlooked and underrated as a piece of vital technology? Whether you’re heading out on a long backpacking trip or just trying to make it to class, the things in your
16 Best Binoculars for the Money in 2021 (with Buying Guide)
A fine piece of handheld optics really goes a long way whether you are hunting, bird watching, wanting to check out the facial expression on the horse who just lost you money, spying on your neighbor, or appreciating nature on a magnified level. Whatever you plan on using binoculars for,
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