Tag: Gear

Review Posted: Galvion Caiman Gen 2.0 Ballistic Helmet: Continued Service and Protection

Today, the Caiman ballistic helmet offered by Galvion is on its second generation of production, with slight improvements to the suspension and helmet’s hardware over its initial design release. Scoring a total of 21 out […]

Review Posted: Pelican 1560: Keeping All The Range Toys Secure

The Pelican Protector series provides significant storage and maximum padding, while the 1560 provides an ideal size to support the end-user for a hard day on the range or in the field.

Review Posted: Kore Essentials 1.5” Leather Gun Belt: Keeping It Classy

Beginning in 2013, Kore Essentials began working to make and refine some of the industry’s most durable conceal carry and field/range belts/

Review Posted: Coyote Tactical Solutions: STOMP Gen 2: Everything For the Individual

A product review for the STOMP (Gen 2) medical pouch by Coyote Tactical Solutions.

Life After the AVS: Does the top carrier retain its relevance post-GWOT?

The AVS is (debatably) the most load-bearing and popularized plate carrier on the market, which often begs the question of how has a plate carrier, with over 12 years of service, retained […]

Review Posted: Crye AVS: Over a Decade Proven and Mission Capable

Debuted in 2012, Crye Precision released its Adaptive Vest System, or AVS, to offer the military a scalable system that could range from low-profile carrier to full assault configurations. Eventually, the AVS would go on to replace the Modular Body Armor Vest system and become the premiere armor system for military special forces. Sold as individual components, the AVS enables the end-user a broad array of configurations that best suit their mission or individual needs. Because of its longevity and popularity, an extensive aftermarket has also developed around the AVS.

Review Posted: Fix It Sticks: Rifle & Optics Toolkit for Every Range Bag

The Rifle and Optics Toolkit by Fix It Sticks offers a compact kit, with some of the most common bits to adjust a multitude of optics and accessories, and includes a calibrated torque driver that can meet the needs of most challenges.

Review Posted: HighCom 4s17m: High-Threat Protection

The 4s17m is an ergonomic, multi-curve (MC) ballistic armor plate by HighCom Armor and scored 18 out of 25 points possible with had good overall comfort, durability, and function.

Review Posted: Nocturn Industries BAT Pack: For Extended Hours of Darkness

The BAT Pack by Nocturn Industries had an excellent pricepoint for its design and unique materials, and good showing in durability, function, and weight.

Review Posted: Bronc Box 38: Smaller Field Case, Same Level of Protection

Introduced in 2018 by Signature 4 as a companion to other Bronc Box hard cases, the Bronc Box 38 hard case offers a smaller, more compact hard case for those with space restrictions or looking for something specific for firearm protection.