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Review: Make way for the Nitecore P10i tactical flashlight

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Review: the Crye Precision Modular Pouch aims to be the one MOLLE pouch to rule them all

By Matt Sampson

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Review: Taking a stab at the Gerber Paraframe I

By Brian Smyth

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Review: Hands-on with the Blackhawk Omnivore holster

By Travis Pike

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Review: Pull the pin on a flavor explosion with The General’s Hot Sauce

By Brett Allen

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Review: Walker’s Razor earmuffs are a welcome relief from bad ear protection

By Scott Murdock

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Review: Is the Wolf Tactical Plate Carrier Vest for fitness, tactical, or both?

By Dan Caywood

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Review: Caldwell E-Max Shadows are an active ear protection bargain

By Scott Murdock

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Review: the Matador Freerain24 waterproof packable backpack is a minor league champ in a major league world

By W.E. Linde

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The best combat boots for any ruck or run

By Scott Murdock

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Review: Why the Craftsman Mechanic’s Tool Set belongs in your garage

By Scott Murdock

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Review: Get an edge with the Streamlight Wedge flashlight

By Travis Pike

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Review: Meet the Buck 110, an American legend

By Brian Smyth

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Assess your surroundings with the best UV flashlights

By Corrina Murdoch

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Review: the Civivi Elementum is a pocket knife you can ball on a budget

By Dennis White

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The best heat lamps that can turn your frigid patio into a cozy oasis

By Scott Murdock

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Review: the Benchmade Bugout pocket knife is an ultra-lightweight dream

By Joe Plenzler

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Review: Can the Olight Warrior Mini 2 dazzle its way past the company’s reputation?

By Drew Shapiro

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The best snow boots for your inner mountain man

By Scott Murdock

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Review: CRKT’s M16-10KSF folding knife is a modern upgrade to an old classic

By Dennis White

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Review: the Buck 303 Cadet is a slice of America in your pocket

By Brian Smyth

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Review: Get wet with the Spyderco Atlantic Salt

By Scott Murdock

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Review: Can the Benchmade North Fork cut it as your next knife?

By Scott Murdock

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Review: the SOG Terminus XR reminded me how an EDC knife is supposed to feel

By Scott Murdock

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Review: the Timberland Mt. Maddsen Mid Leather hiking boots are made to excel in rain or shine

By W.E. Linde

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Review: the SCARPA Zodiac Plus GTX hiking boots are mountain specialists

By Joe Plenzler

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Review: the SCARPA Rush Mid GTX hiking boots are a lightweight necessity for your next backcountry adventure

By Joe Plenzler

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Review: the Salomon Quest 4D 3 Gore-Tex boots might just be the best hiking boots on the market today

By Joe Plenzler

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The best rangefinders to help you shoot like a champ

By Scott Murdock

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Review: Smith’s DRET knife sharpener is a diamond for smoothing the rough

By Brian Smyth

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Review: Get quality espresso on the go with the Wacaco Picopresso

By Joe Plenzler

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Review: Let the Helle Eggen turn you into a knife connoisseur

By Scott Murdock

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Review: Why the KA-BAR Mule will always be part of my EDC

By Scott Murdock

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The best inexpensive camping and hiking gear for your next backcountry adventure

By Joe Plenzler

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Review: the Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight is a noteworthy knife with a contradictory name

By Brian Smyth

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One of these best GPS watches belongs on your wrist

By Scott Murdock

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Review: Is the COVRT18 2.0 backpack 5.11 Tactical’s best bag yet?

By Brian Smyth

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Review: Is the Smith & Wesson SW910TA knife a boom or a bust?

By Brian Smyth

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Review: the Leatherman MUT is a multitool in search of a problem

By Matt Sampson

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Review: Why the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA should be your EDC flashlight of choice

By Scott Murdock

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Review: the Ontario Knife Company RAT II is a modern classic at a great price

By Matt Sampson

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The best fixed blade knives worth carrying — and one you should avoid at all costs

By Joe Plenzler

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Review: Can the Delter coffee press topple the mighty AeroPress?

By Joe Plenzler

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Review: the CRKT M16-14SFG is one ‘special’ self-defense knife

By Joe Plenzler

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Review: the Spyderco Endura 4 is all business, all the time

By Scott Murdock

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Review: Leatherman’s Free T4 is an effective yet bulky alternative to the classic Swiss Army Knife

By Todd Brogowski

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The best carry-on backpacks ready for any mission

By Brian Smyth

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Review: this classic Stanley coffee press is a rugged and dependable caffeine companion

By Joe Plenzler

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Review: Hitting the trail with a WolfWarriorX tactical backpack

By Scott Murdock

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The best slip joint knives for your everyday carry and beyond

By Brian Smyth

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Review: Going commando with the Ka-Bar Ek Model 4

By Travis Pike

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Review: the Spyderco Genzow HatchetHawk is a mighty, flawed hatchet

By Dennis White

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Review: Meet the Samurai Tactical Wakizashi backpack, a small EDC pack trying to fill some big shoes

By Brian Smyth

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Review: the Benchmade Griptilian is finely-tuned American steel

By Travis Pike

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Review: the Phalanx Defense Systems Stealth Operator is proof that universal holsters don’t have to suck

By Travis Pike

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Review: the Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X is a multitool with manners

By Scott Murdock

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Review: the SureFire Stiletto lives up to its name

By Matt Sampson

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Review: Never be far from a great cup of Joe with the Cafflano Klassic coffee maker

By Joe Plenzler

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Review: Will the Blackhawk T-Series L2C holster retain your attention as well as your gun?

By Drew Shapiro

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Review: Is the inexpensive Gerber Truss worthy of your EDC?

By Scott Murdock

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Review: Is the CamelBak M.U.L.E. Pro 14 hydration system worth the cost?

By Kate Germano

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Review: Why the Morakniv Outdoor Camp Axe might be your next camping hatchet of choice

By Todd Brogowski

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Review: the Gerber MP600 multitool shoots down the competition

By Dan Caywood

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Review: Why the ASP Scribe might be your next EDC flashlight of choice

By Matt Sampson

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