Push Daggers – A Great Get Off Me Tool

My affinity for push daggers began when I was in middle school. I read a lot of SWAT, American Survival Guide, and similar magazines back then, and there were frequent ads for Cold Steel in them. Their Urban Pal and Urban Skinner caught my attention, as did the later Terminator and Safe Keeper mo...

By Jim Cobb •

TFB Review: Wilde Custom Gear Chest Rig and Accessories

The market for tactical nylon gear is expansive. There are so many companies today producing bespoke high-end equipment for a wide variety of needs. It should be fair that, among the wild west of manufacturers all competing for your attention and mighty dollar, one of these companies has risen to...

By Toby M •

Financial Prepping – Paying the Bills

Of all the various aspects of preparedness, finances usually get the least amount of attention. But this is an extremely important area, despite its low priority for many people. There are a ton of different angles that come into play. One angle is simply how bills are paid. Most households fall ...

By Jim Cobb •

My 10mm vs. Mountain Lion

As a full-time fly fishing guide, I’m often on the mountain scouting multiple fishing spots every morning and evening. It was a beautiful, warm evening in June when I decided to make the long trek to one of my favorite spots. This spot is a hike-in lake, about a mile and a half each way Read Mo...

By Bridget Fabel •

Vehement Knives Gets Defiant – Checking Out the M320V

When the Vehement Knives head honcho Matt Martin reached out to me about reviewing the new M320V, I couldn’t say yes quickly enough. A new knife bearing the Vehement Knife logo always gets my attention. This particular model is a collaboration with Defiant7, a brand with which I was somewhat fa...

By Jim Cobb •
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