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10 Best Handheld GPS (Update 2023) Buyer’s Guide

Handheld GPS units are extremely handy for remote navigation, but they can also be useful for a number of other reasons. Many units allow you to track mileage, set waypoints, and locate geocaches in your area.

The birth the term ‘geocaching’ is largely attributed to Matt Stum, who first used it on the “GPS Stash Hunt” mailing list in May of 2000 (1). Geocaching is essentially a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game that requires the use of a handheld GPS-enabled device (2).

Our list of the 10 Best Handheld GPS units includes selections that give users access to preloaded topographic maps, detailed road networks, rural and urban land use distinctions, and much more!

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9 Best Plate Carriers (2023 Update) Buyer’s Guide

The plate carrier provides frontline protection against ballistic threats ranging from small caliber handguns to high-powered rifles.

In recent years the plate carrier has quietly gone from a specialty item, used in only the most extreme circumstances, to must-have survival kit for military and police personnel, private security officers, politicians, celebrities and average citizens.

The number and variety of plate carriers on the market today is vast and ranges from discrete accessories that slip under your business suit, to feature-rich vests worn externally by soldiers patrolling the mountains of central Asia. ...

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10 Best Tactical Pens of 2023

Tactical pens provide a low-profile tool that can be a lifesaver in a tough situation. People carry these types of tactical pens as standard writing implements and also keep them handy when walking through a less trustworthy part of town …

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