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How Much Is Your Life Worth? SafeGuard Armor Ghost Bullet Proof Vest Review

October 11, 2018 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: October 11, 2018 2 Comments

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Before I get into the meat of this review, I want to structure this away from regurgitating specifications like every other review of this sort and instead spend it musing about what this product represents to so many people the world over. Bulletproof vests are not about … [Read more...]

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Hazard 4 Grayman Series Patrol Tactical Backpack Review

September 19, 2018 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: September 19, 2018 5 Comments

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Tactical backpacks are always a tricky proposition. Either they make you look like you just got off the set of Rambo or they are jam packed with performance compromises in an effort to pass as a normal pack. The Hazard 4 Grayman Patrol is one of the few true blue tactical … [Read more...]

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5.11 Tactical Stryke Pants Flex-Tac Ripstop Apparel Review

September 29, 2017 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: October 3, 2017 6 Comments

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I've had these 5.11 Stryke Pants for a while now, have tried and tested them and worn them every day for over a month, and yet still have found myself really struggle with formatting this review. See, reviewing clothes and apparel on this blog is always difficult for me. … [Read more...]

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RattlerStrap Titan Series 550 Paracord Survival EDC Belt Review

November 21, 2016 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: March 21, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Paracord accessories have been swamping the marketplace for some time, especially over the past few years. I get e-mails on a weekly basis about the latest survival bracelet or lanyard to the point where I can't even keep up with most of them. When RattlerStrap reached out … [Read more...]

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Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack EDC Shoulder Bag Review

July 18, 2016 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: May 11, 2017 14 Comments

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Maxpedition has been a mainstay of the EDC community for a long, long time. I own a lot of their pouches and a few of their bags, but found myself hesitant to do full fledged review on them due to my mixed feelings on the "tactical" pouch market that I am sure will run … [Read more...]

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Hazard 4 Officer Tactical M.O.L.L.E. Backpack Review

November 5, 2015 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: March 21, 2017 8 Comments

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If you've been around here for a while and the Hazard 4 Officer seems familiar to you, it should. I reviewed its (almost) identical sibling last year, and today we are checking out the traditional/non-sling pack day pack option (what a mouthful!). I had high expectations … [Read more...]

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Hi-Tec Men’s Altitude Pro RGS WP Hiking Boot Review

December 8, 2014 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: May 11, 2017 6 Comments

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The Hi-Tec Altitude Pro RGS Water Proof hiking boots happen to be the first pair of boots I've reviewed on this blog. I have to admit, while I'm no cobbler or boot expert, that I had a lot of fun testing these out. I'm actually quite happy to report back with some very … [Read more...]

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Hazard 4 Switchback Laptop Sling Pack Review

November 10, 2014 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: June 18, 2017 17 Comments

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The Switchback is Hazard 4's sling pack backpack offering. It's advertised as having "pro-quality," and while I've gotta say I rarely put much stock in advertising, in this case they weren't joking. Hazard 4 Switchback Sling Backpack - Amazon / Walmart I've … [Read more...]

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Granite Rocx Tahoe Backpack and Cooler Review

September 29, 2014 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: June 18, 2017 1 Comment

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Granite Rocx is a newly founded company in the outdoor arena. The Tahoe Backpack and Cooler combo is the love child of its founder, who wanted a backpack that could be used to carry everything he wanted: including a folding chair. Granite Rocx Tahoe Backpack and Cooler - … [Read more...]

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Condor Outdoor Escape & Evade (E&E) Bag Review

May 23, 2014 By Thomas Xavier | Updated: May 25, 2017 18 Comments

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When I went to South East Asia in 2008, I quickly realized that not all countries function as smoothly as those in the West. Sometimes trains and planes get delayed for hours, or outdoor toilets really end up being holes in the ground. The reality is, when you're out and … [Read more...]

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