Things That Don’t Suck: Streamlight Macrostream USB 500 Lumen Flashlight
We've know personal defense trainers who will tell you that one of the best self defense tools you can carry is a good flashlight. If you're in a dark parking lot or garage and...
Things That Don’t Suck: Streamlight ProTac HL USB Rechargeable Flashlight
You never know when or where you'll need to light up the night. And not just to illuminate a potential target in a defensive situation. Life presents its challenges. You could have a flat tire...
Things That Don’t Suck: Hold Up Displays Folding Gun Rack
Do you shoot on public lands or at ranges that aren't "improved"? Places where there are no shooting tables or gun racks? That can present the problem of where to put all your shootin'...
Optic Review: Leupold Mark 5HD 2-10×30 Rifle Scope
As my Texas hunting experience grows, so, too, does my understanding of the value of a high quality LPVO, or low power variable optic. From earliest dawn to latest dusk, quality glass allows you...
Things That Don’t Suck: TOPS Modern Gladius
Folding knives are convenient, and what most of us carry as EDC blades, but sometimes it’s nice to have a good fixed blade around for more serious purposes. A good friend and mentor always...
Things That Don’t Suck: BlackPoint Tactical VTAC IWB Holster
A collaboration between BlackPoint Tactical and Viking Tactics' Kyle Lamb, the VTAC IWB holster is an adaptable and adjustable holster for concealed carry. Primarily designed for appendix carry, the VTAC IWB can also be...
Gear Review: Beretta’s Women’s Clothing Line
What you wear makes a difference. More and more outdoor companies are recognizing the need for “women’s wear.” Not pink camo, but quality clothing that stands up to rigorous conditions while accenting the female...
Things That Don’t Suck: KA-BAR Dozier Precision Hunter Knife
Hi, my name is Dan and I'm a knife addict. I don't know if there's a 12-step program for my condition, but I haven't really hit rock bottom yet, so I'm pretty sure I...
Things That Don’t Suck: GrovTec Tri-Base Buffer Tube Sling Mount for AR-15 Rifles
We ran the announcement from GrovTec for their new Tri-Base buffer tube sling mount for AR-15 rifles back in February. It's basically a clamp with three quick detach cups that fits on your mil...
Things That Don’t Suck: Benchmade 585-03 Mini Barrage
Benchmade doesn't make a lot of assisted folders and they're generally not my cup of tea. Opening a knife with a flick of a flipper or thumb stud is plenty fast enough for me....
Things That Don’t Suck: Spyderco Paramilitary 2 and 3 Folders
As a long term knife nerd and a writer who has covered knives for a couple of decades now, I’ve had a lot of knives in my pocket over the years. Having started that...
Gear Review: Ultradyne UD Carbon Tripod and UD Orbit Ballhead
It’s rare that I walk out the door to hunt without a tripod anymore and for range days, the tripod is never left behind. Over the last 20 years, nothing has changed how I...