When it comes to EDC, I try to ensure that what I’m carrying covers the bare essentials of what I’ll need, without any additional unnecessary gear. Over the years, I’ve been fine tuning and until recently, felt that what I had on me was everything I could need. However, after hearing about and reading through Bryan’s AAR of… Continue reading Let There Be Light: Why Streamlight’s Protac Series Lights are Ready Made for EDC
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Tactical Startup: Thyrm and Their Silicon Valley Roots
Silicon Valley has a long tradition of companies born in garages of suburban homes. Bill Hewlett and David Packard gave birth to this tradition and in fact, to “Silicon Valley” itself when they started what would become Hewlett-Packard back in 1939 in a wooden garage in Palo Alto. Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs continued that tradition… Continue reading Tactical Startup: Thyrm and Their Silicon Valley Roots
Princeton Tec Charge MPLS Helmet Light Torture Test
In the video below, we show you a torture test performed on the Princeton Tec Charge MPLS Helmet Light. Check out the results for yourself!
FourSevens Preon P1 Flashlight Review and Clicky Tailcap Modification
In 2010, I was first introduced to 4Sevens by way of an ITS Tactical article about the Quark Mini AA(2). I picked one up right away and was amazed by the performance. It was my first real introduction to modern LED flashlights and I was blown away at how much light was coming from such… Continue reading FourSevens Preon P1 Flashlight Review and Clicky Tailcap Modification
The Practical Guide to Everyday Carry Gear: Defensive Light Use
Editor-in-Chief’s Note: I’m excited to announce a new book from my good friend Rob Robideau of the Personal Armament Network. Rob has been a contributor here at ITS for some time and recently released The Practical Guide To Everyday Carry Gear, which includes information from an interview I did with him on emergency medical gear.… Continue reading The Practical Guide to Everyday Carry Gear: Defensive Light Use
Princeton Tec Lighting Systems Review and DIY Options
It seems I’m always on the lookout for new flashlights and lighting systems. I’ve been working on our evening shift for the last eight years and having a good flashlight is a must. Looking back at my time in the Army I often wonder how I got by with the issued “GI” flashlight. That thing… Continue reading Princeton Tec Lighting Systems Review and DIY Options
APALS Light Strips from Brite-Strike Technologies: Versatile Lighting for Whatever Comes your Way
Like computers and other electronic technology, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have advanced over the past few years. I won’t attempt to explain how or why LEDs have advanced, as I’m not a electronics guy and couldn’t explain wavelengths, semiconductors, quantum wells, resistor calculations, radiant flux or any other jargon. What I do know is the LEDs… Continue reading APALS Light Strips from Brite-Strike Technologies: Versatile Lighting for Whatever Comes your Way
Adventure Lights VIP Signal Light Mod
While at the 2010 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, we had the opportunity to chat with the President of Adventure Lights, Tim Ford. For those of you who don’t know about Adventure Lights, they make palm-sized multifunction LED Lights that are used for flashlights, markers and visual distress beacons. An issue with Adventure Lights has… Continue reading Adventure Lights VIP Signal Light Mod