Tag Archives: Protective Combat Uniform

Fleece Choices and EDC Lock Picks – Questions Over Coffee 13

With winter right around the corner, Bryan tackles an inquiry on fleece this week on Questions Over Coffee. Spoiler alert,… View Article

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Why the Squadron Smock from FirstSpear is a Great Update to a Classic Garment

The classic military smock originated in the early 1940’s, during WWII. It was a hooded combat garment worn by the SAS, Scout… View Article

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The Case Against Auto Knives – Questions Over Coffee 03

With recent law changes in some states, auto knives are becoming more and more popular. This week on Questions Over… View Article

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Cold Weather Layers – Gear Tasting Radio 45

Staying warm in the outdoors can be harder than you think, especially when you factor in the sweat you’ll exert… View Article

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The MAS Conundrum? – Gear Tasting 113

Faced with yet another shipment from LBT with more MAS Grey gear, this week on Gear Tasting, Bryan offers a… View Article

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Arc’teryx Packs, Rain Jackets & Coffee in the Great Outdoors – Gear Tasting 76

On this episode, Bryan showcases some differences between his Arc’teryx Khard 30 and the newer Arc’teryx Assault 30. He also… View Article

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Gear Tasting 56: Home Security Assessments, Spotting Scopes and OCD Organization

On this episode, Bryan offers his thoughts on performing a home security assessment to make your home a harder target…. View Article

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Gear Tasting 54: PCU Comparison, Hydration Tube Covers and Giveaway Winner(s)

On this episode, Bryan walks through the Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) features and differences between Block 0 and Block 1… View Article

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The PCU Protective Combat Uniform: A Buyer’s Guide and Clothing System History

During the early part of the war in Afghanistan, US forces were suffering under extreme cold weather conditions; poorly served by… View Article

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Patagonia MARS Clearance at Diamondback Tactical

Just a quick heads up that Diamondback Tactical is running a clearance sale on their remaining stock of MARS clothing… View Article

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