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Element Case – Black Ops Elite and M7 iPhone Cases Review
The active lifestyle calls for equipment that is up to the most grueling task, and no detail is too small to deserve a second look. Engineered solely for the boldly independent soul, the Element case understands that your phone is…
United By Blue – Outdoor Apparel and Accessories Review
Created in 2010 in the spirit of conservation, United by Blue believes in the power of active change and a little elbow grease, and taking those seemingly little steps towards a better planet. Wishing to encourage more conscious consumership, United…
Valsetz RTS Tactical & Fat Tire GORE-TEX Hiking Boots Review
It all started in 1996 with “The Shorty” shirt. Soft, lightweight, stretchy and skin-tight, The Shorty set Under Armour at centerstage, and by 1997 the company was well on its way to sealing its legacy amongst athletes and the active…
Case Knives – Premium Outdoor and Everyday Use Knife Review
America’s heritage is often found in the details, the everyday and oft-overlooked items men have carried with them for generations. These indispensabiles prove that any job worth doing is worth doing right, and when it comes to Case knives, no…
Descente Octane 3L Shell And Swiss Ski Team Pant Review
Originating in Osaka, Japan as a retail skiing outfitter, Descente was initially known as Ishimoto Shoten. The company was founded by Takeo Ishimoto. From the beginning in 1935 to the incorporation of Descente in 1961, they have been innovating and…
Elite Survival Systems Product Tests and Reviews
Makers of some of the best tactical gear, Elite Survival Systems makes some excellent quality products. From concealment systems to apparel & accessories, ESS has you covered. As a US company, ESS is dedicated to domestic production and American quality…
Switcher MIPS and Grimnir II TE MIPS Helmets Review
Sweet Protection is a skiing protective equipment company from Trysil, Norway and has been changing the way people protect themselves since 1988. Truth be told, the roots of this company originate from the skate arena. The founders of Sweet Protection…
Steiner Military-Marine 10×50 Tactical Binocular Review
Forged from the fires of post World War II Germany, Steiner would emerge and develop overtime into its current form. The founder, Karl Steiner, had a vision that would mark the origin of Steiner in 1947. A modest single man…
Men’s The North Face Fuse Brigandine Bibs Review
From the very start, The North Face has been about the outdoors in a major way. Despite the ironic setting of a beach town slightly above sea level, they have been serious about their approach and execution since 1966. Beginning…
Victorinox Skipper Navy Camouflage & SwissTool Spirit XC Review
Born from the desire of Karl Elsener to “manufacture a compact knife with an array of practical functions,” the company we know of today as Victorinox was born in 1884 Ibach-Schwyz. The product of this company would be recognized globally…