Category: Gear

Reviews of equipment, tools, gear, etc.

My Every Day Carry (EDC), 2025 Update

It has been quite a while since I have talked about my EDC. I wrote about it several years ago (Feb 2020) and almost six years have gone by since. I was curious to see how my EDC had changed since, for better or worse. Since a few things have changed, I thought I would write this up and give you a look at what I’m carrying on a daily basis in late 2025, and compare it to my 2020 EDC. Continue reading “My Every Day Carry (EDC), 2025 Update”

Buy Once, Cry Once: Self Reliance Outfitters Water Bottles

This article begins a new series called “Buy Once, Cry Once.” I’m going to feature some item that have performed far beyond their expectations. Today we are going to take a look at my favorite water bottles. They have put up with serious use and abuse in the 8 years I’ve owned them. They are Self Reliance Outfitters stainless steel water bottles. If you’re looking for the end-all, be-all water bottle, this is it! Continue reading “Buy Once, Cry Once: Self Reliance Outfitters Water Bottles”

BOLO: Beware Counterfeit Sig Romeo 5 Optics

The Sig Romeo 5 optic is a fantastic budget optic. It is inexpensive and most importantly, works well. I have purchased a couple of these optics and have been favorably impressed by them. Currently I am reviewing a M1 Carbine from Fulton Armory. Wanting to evaluate it with an optic, I ordered a Romeo 5. I ended up with a counterfeit Sig Romeo 5, and thought I would share what I learned. Continue reading “BOLO: Beware Counterfeit Sig Romeo 5 Optics”

Firearm Alternative for NPE: ASP Metro Defender OC

One of the common complaints I hear when I recommend pepper spray is, “But where would I put it?” One effective tool that will fit almost anywhere is the ASP Metro Defender. I have recommended this tool before, on the advice of others, but I have been carrying one myself for a year now. Let’s take a closer look at the ASP Metro Defender, and excellent firearm alternative for Non-Permissive Environment Carry. Continue reading “Firearm Alternative for NPE: ASP Metro Defender OC”

NPE Carry: Kramer Leather Pocket Gun Holster Review

This review marks the next in our series of NPE carry holsters. Over the past several months I have worked with several Non-Permissive Environment carry holsters. This article is our Kramer Leather Pocket Gun Holster review, possibly the best pocket holster I have had the privilege of using. Let’s dig in.

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NPE Carry: Desantis Super Fly Pocket Holster Review

This review is a continuation of our NPE carry series, and our first review of a deep-concealment holster. Over the past several months I have worked with a number of NPE carry holsters. This review will cover the infinitely popular and commonly recommended Desantis Super Fly pocket holster.

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