The Fundamentals of Tactical Camouflage

Camouflage is a difficult subject in the arena of tactical gear. There are so many varied operational situations today, it’s difficult to match your equipment to the surroundings, much less the varied surroundings in the varied urban environment. A single area of operation can contain woodland, concrete, farms, and possibly even snow in higher elevations. There’s no shortage of options out there in camouflage patterns, so how do you make a choice? Tactical Camouflage So let’s look... Read more »

All About The Lensatic Compass

The compass is a vital part of everyone’s tactical gear, whether you’re camping, hunting, hiking, geocaching, or paintballing. Why? Simple. It doesn’t run on electricity, it doesn’t need to track five satellites orbiting 25 miles up in the sky, and it won’t get ruined if it gets wet. Bottom line: of all your tactical gear, it’s the one that will get you out of the worst problems and it’s always dependable. History of the Lensatic Compass While the exact... Read more »

Essential Tactical Gear for the Enthusiest

I don’t care if you use tactical gear for your livelihood, recreation, a hobby, or you just like having cool stuff. It’s important to know what’s out there and spend your money wisely. Obviously, if you’re in a profession that requires you to make use of tactical gear in your day-to-day life you may have more of an interest in buying quality equipment, but that’s not to say the rest of us don’t as well. Let’s look at some of the more common (but maybe still... Read more »

If You Are a Fisherman You Really Need Some Fishing Lures

Fishing lures are actually tiny baits that are used to tempt the fishes while fishing. They mistake these fishing lures as food particles and get stuck. This is an age-old technique of catching fishes. These fishing lures are often dangled at the end of a fishing rod and they are dipped into the water body for the fish to catch it. There are various types of fishing lures and they can be living or non-living. Seasoned fishing freaks often choose the lure according to the type of fish they wish to... Read more »

All About Red Dot Scopes

A red dot scope, also referred to as a reflex sight or a reflex scope serves the purpose of projecting a visible red dot, or pattern, onto a lens that the viewer can see from any angle and match up to the background as seen through their off-side eye. In contrast to conventional scopes, its main purpose is not to magnify. In reality, this feature would detract from the overall usefulness of the red dot scope. And manufacturers are aware of this — typically red dot scopes provide no magnification... Read more »

How to Buy a Tactical Flashlight

A reliable tactical flashlight is an important addition to anyone’s collection of bag of gear for hunting, fishing, camping, or hiking. This article will describe what features to look for, and what to avoid, when shopping for a tactical flashlight. Light Output A tactical flashlight really only has one job — provide illumination. That suggests that one of the most fundamental specs to look for is actual light output. Light output in tactical flashlights is measured in standard units... Read more »

Candle Lanterns Are A Perfect Way To Light Your Backyard Party

Throwing a Renaissance festival in your backyard? Maybe you are celebrating Bastille Day in honor of the French Revolution. Or perhaps you simply want your backyard to reflect an Asian inspired or Old West theme. If you are simply looking to provide a more soothing environment for your guests, there is really nothing like watching the silhouettes of flames flickering off of foliage and walls while you and our guests relax on your patio. Candle lanterns are the perfect way to provide this environment.... Read more »

How to Care for your Carabiners

Your carabiners may not be one of the larger or even one of the most expensive pieces of climbing gear that you’ll have, but that does not mean that they are unimportant. Carabiners are used to link climbers to their safety devices, other kinds of climbing gear, or even other climbers in a belay. Using a faulty or damaged carabiner is dangerous. Always remember that keeping your climbing gear in good working order is an excellent way to avoid accident or injury. Here are some basic tips and... Read more »

Night Vision Binoculars - Make Night Boating Safer

Most of us have heard of or are familiar with night vision binoculars; it might be through the military, movies or through playing video games. What many people don’t know is that these types of binoculars are not just used for the military anymore. And in fact is true that many people are using them in the great outdoors, kind of like rifle scopes. People are using these types of binoculars for all different types of outdoor activities, which is fantastic. What’s great about this type... Read more »

Why You Should Use Rubber Mulch For Your Playgrounds?

Rubber mulch is one of the very popular forms of flooring on most playgrounds these days. This is because of its ability to break the falls of any kid and its bouncing ability. Rubber mulch is made from recycled tire materials that are available as long people still continue to use tires. Using rubber mulch is an extremely effective way of minimizing the degree of injuries any child might normally sustain on the playgrounds. Rubber mulch can be applied to any playground that has previous surfaces... Read more »