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Military and law enforcement personnel are typically what we think of when we think about tactical vests. They are, however, used by a lot of private security details, survivalists, hunters, and outdoorsmen as well.

A good tactical vest serves multiple purposes. Many carry armor plates that protect the wearer against gunfire. They also serve to keep weapons and other critical gear items available at a moment’s notice. Most importantly, a tactical vest holds together the rest of a military uniform, such as the jacket, holster, and pants. Without it, the rest of the uniform is essentially useless. (more…)

A satellite phone is perhaps one of the best examples of a survival item that you want to have and not need, rather than the other way around. Ideally, everything goes as planned and you never touch your satellite phone for the duration of your trip. But if things go sideways, being able to make contact with the outside world can easily be the difference between what will just end up as a good campfire story and an experience that can turn tragic. (more…)