Brian Smyth

The best winter hiking boots relegate the term “frozen” to ready-to-eat foods and home entertainment.

When everything will go wrong, it’s best to be ready ahead of time

Be prepared for any emergency with up to 72 hours-worth of food, medicine, and other survival gear.

Never leave home without the right blade in your pocket.

Even the Good Samaritan needed a blade.

Does this deserve the Gerber's title of "#1 seller"?

Could this tactical toy actually be useful in the field?

Let's see if this is nothing more than Chinese-made junk.

Lightweight? Absolutely. Delicate? Not on your life.

Buck’s Cadet is the quintessential multi-blade American pocket knife.

Take to the air with everything you might need on the ground.

Always be prepared.

If Smith & Wesson only made knives, would it have the same reputation it does in the gun world?

Don’t settle for any old Timex. Exude confidence and style with the perfect watch for any setting

Comfortable? Yes. Covert? Absolutely. Capable? Most definitely.

Does this samurai have what it takes to topple the mighty 5.11 Tactical Rush 12?

Buck’s entry-level Stockman knife is a great choice for casual everyday carry, but a bit lacking for power users.

5.11’s second iteration of the Rush 12 backpack performs admirably — with some limitations.

Who knew that sharpening a knife could be so easy?

Few knives have served as many American outdoorsmen and women as the Buck 110.

Learn how to properly make your BED.

Defy gravity and honor time with the perfect aviation watch.

Water is life. Live like a camel.

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Shed blinding light on any situation with the right EDC flashlight.