Tactical Gear

One of the first instances of chemical warfare in recorded history dates back to April 22, 1915. On this date, German soldiers attacked their French counterparts with chlorine gas at the Second Battle of Ypres (1). As a result, the development of military gas masks began shortly thereafter. But gas masks were already being used to provide breathable air to firemen, underwater divers, and miners, as well as to meet other needs that were unrelated to warfare. (more…)

Your backpacking tent is your home away from home on the trail. It should make you feel safe and comfortable and it should be easy to set up. When you encounter inclement weather in the backcountry, you’ll want a quality backpacking tent that keeps you warm, dry, and safe from the elements. (more…)

Dehydrated food is one of the best ways to stay nutritionally satiated on long hiking trips or hunting expeditions. In many cases, however, purchasing food that are already dehydrated(freeze dried food) can get really expensive. It’s almost always cheaper to buy ingredients in bulk and then dehydrate them yourself at home. (more…)