Our eyes are one of our most valued senses, and for those Military, Police and Fire/EMS personnel, that sense must be protected. . . . → Read More: ESS CROSSBOW™ Eyeshield Kit

I recently had reason to wear tactical body armor every day for about two weeks and I had previously discussed a field test / wear report with Armor Express representatives. As a result of those discussions, I received their Lighthawk XT model in time to get it configured as I preferred for my use. The first thing I noticed when I got it was what it weighed in my hand. That’s when I realized they’d included a set of 10″x12″ plates with the armor. Now, don’t make a mistake: I wasn’t commenting on how heavy the vest was; I was commenting on how light it was given that it was fully outfitted and included front and rear trauma plates. The second thing I noticed was the modularity of the armor and how easy it was to tailor coverage to perceived need. Continue reading Armor Express Lighthawk XT Body Armor

Almost two decades ago I met a man who we affectionately nicknamed “Pumpkin head”.  Why?  Because he had a big head.  Admittedly, he stood six feet four inches tall and weighed 300 pounds, but even for his large stature, he has a big head.  One day he asked me if I was aware of any sunglasses manufacturers who catered to those folks in the world with larger than average heads.  I had to say, “No.”  At that point in time I did not.  Today I can offer him an option: sunglasses from Fatheadz. Continue reading Fatheadz – It’s Not A Nickname

Shown with this article are two photos of Rudy Project sunglasses. They are representative of their design flavor but not actual models tested.

The first time I saw a booth at a show for the Rudy Project I had no clue what it was. I thought it was a special event / fundraiser to . . . → Read More: The Rudy Project

Way back in the day, I remember putting on a flack jacket and then a load bearing harness (LBE) to carry my six M16 magazines, field dressing, four grenades (that I never got), two canteens and my poncho. Getting it all on and off was a pain but it was better than not having . . . → Read More: S.T.R.I.K.E. Cutaway Tactical Armor Vest

I know and appreciate the value of Kevlar helmets. That said, the military suspension system was a sure fire way for me to get a headache when I had to wear the helmet for more than an hour or two at a time. Putting a cut section of foam padding at the top (affectionately . . . → Read More: Gentex Helmet Suspension System

A couple years ago I did a review of the PACA body armor which was worn in a carrier that was covered with MOLLE attachment points. When I did that review I had covered the vest with STRIKE pouches from BlackHawk. The STRIKE system is essentially an upgraded version of the MOLLE system. Since . . . → Read More: BlackHawk STRIKE Pouches & Mounting System

Awhile back I did a couple of reviews on Under Cover Comfort products: they make an excellent t-shirt in both crew and v-neck that is capable of carrying weapons on either side. They also make a wonderfully warm polar fleece hoody with concealed holster pockets right in front so you can actually have your . . . → Read More: UnderCover Comfort Simunitions Training Suit

I don’t usually get to test more than one product at a time. However, this week’s review is going to cover a body armor system from P.A.C.A. Body Armor and pouches from Blackhawk Industries. “What do those two have to do with each other?” you ask. Well, let me tell you:

Back in January . . . → Read More: PACA Armor + BlackHawk STRIKE Pouches Makes A Winning Combination