Patrick Orcutt 07.23.26 The Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) is a realistic combat system created for special operations forces in the Army. It focuses on close combat skills which are useful, especially when wearing all your gear. Greg Thompson, who founded and developed the SOCP program, collaborated on the design of the benchmark SOCP Dagger.
As a backpacker, I’ve always been skeptical of integrated stove systems. Why spend over $130 on a fancy appliance when I just want something to boil water? After testing the GSI Glacier Canister Top Stove for several months, I have once again been confirmed in my suspicions. This device proves that all you need is
Patrick Orcutt 07.21.26 A few years ago when I was living in Alabama, I was scrolling through expert voice And suddenly Eberlestock reached out to the apprentice. The retail price of this bag was normally $100, but it was on sale for less than $50 so I pulled the trigger and figured if I didn’t
Patrick Orcutt 07.20.26 Benchmark knives are known for being one of the best folding knives available, but their prices can put people off. Redoubt is where the benchmark is trying to solve this problem. This is one of the more affordable, yet very good knives in the Benchmark range, and gives you excellent performance without
Fishing sunglasses have a certain purpose-driven style that often doesn’t translate as well to wearing them out of the water. so costa They decided they wanted something that could still pass as a lifestyle structure but still be fully functional on the water. Released last spring, Costa Rincon II Sunglasses Costa has a new hybrid
If someone asked you to name the world’s most common plot, you’d probably come up with something like this: A hero heeds a call to adventure – perhaps slaying a dragon or protecting their homeland – then they cross an unknown frontier, where they face trials, triumph over a great challenge, and come home with
Patrick Orcutt 07.14.26 There’s no denying that electric bikes have created a whole new world of exploration at your fingertips. They make it easy to log miles, have some fun on dirt or pavement and go up hills you might otherwise leave alone. enter the Hebike Mars 3.0. This folding fat-tire e-bike is an impressive
Patrick Orcutt 07.13.26 If you’re the type of hunter who stays out for long periods of time you can rely on a good pair of boots to make or break your season. That’s why Meindl has made such a solid name for itself in the footwear game. The German organization has been making boots for
Adam Sepniak 07.10.26 The chronograph is an interesting piece of technology. Either shooters use them religiously to collect data for developing reloads, creating DOPE cards (Data on Previous Engagements), or they avoid them altogether thinking it’s too much work to be worth them. I may have used “old school” chronographs, which had huge rabbit ears,
When? Snowman brought new Kayo All-Weather BackpackAt ICAST last summer, I was quite interested, especially after it rained all day during the on-the-water portion of the show. A quality water resistant backpack is always beneficial for a person who is often caught in the rain while fishing or hunting. So, right after the show, I