Category: Gear
Finally, Black Camo Form is Available
While the camo tape has been around for a while, one thing that has been missing is the good ol’ black camo tape, especially one that is durable. While I do enjoy the camo pattern, it does me little good out on the high seas unless I’m lying on the deck to avoid someone (see Navy uniforms). [...]
ADS Shows Their Finalist Army Camo Patterns
ADS, and partner Guy Cramer, is part of the down-select to participate in the development of a new family of camouflage patterns for the U.S. Army that are effective across myriad environments. ADS and Cramer submitted two families of patterns, US4CES™ Version-A and Version-D , with US4CES™ Version-A being selected. The current effort, now in Phase IV [...]
Review: Under Armour Speed Freak Tactical Boots
As a major fan of Under Armour I bought their Speed Freak Tactical Boots with the assumption they would be better than anything I’ve ever worn or been issued. The company has rarely let me down with their work out clothing or the ColdGear I use up north and I never expected to be disappointed. [...]
More State Envy on Falcon Lake
After the Texas DPS unveiled a new fleet of gunboats that trump everything else on Falcon Lake we reviewed some related news articles and found more cause for state envy. Reading up on a joint operation between the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Game Wardens we found some major discrepancies in the quality of their [...]
Learning via Podcasts, iTunes U, & Safety Solutions Academy
As a connoisseur of internet surfage, I am always looking for ideas and knowledge. While Phil may be a book guy, I prefer more modern ways of learning and building a functional knowledge base. By that I mean videos and audio presentations/discussions. Recently I began to discover a wealth of unused information that most of us have [...]
Seek Cover Underway With Ballistic Shields
On board most vessels you’ll be hard pressed to find any legitimate cover. Low freeboard hulls are also unlikely to offer much in the way of concealment. Fiberglass and aluminum, which make up the bulk of construction materials for patrol vessels, won’t stop incoming rounds and unlike a police cruiser or humvee don’t have an [...]
Coasties: Need OC Spray?
For any of you currently in the CG, i’m sure you have or will start running into an isssue when you need to replace your expired or empty OC spray. As manufacturers continue to increase their OC concentration levels, supplies of OC are becoming harder to find. Luckily, we have some information for you. ADS [...]
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