Gear Reviews
Review of the FirstSpear Forager Cap and comparison to other hat designs, specifically the M43, M41 and Bundeswehr feldmütze (field cap), which the Forager Cap has oft been considered by many as an evolution thereof.
Review of the Lindnerhof “Advanced” combat shirt covering its features and how well it performs.
Three-year review of S&Graf’s G4-style pants in the JSDF or “Jieitai” camouflage pattern (JF. G4スタイル コンバットパンツ) with comparison to real Crye Precision G4 pants.
Discussing the various styles of German field hats, or feldmütze, in my collection, explaining why I like them for practical everyday wear, and giving a review on the quality on different feldmütze manufacturers I’m familiar with.
Discussion of my experiences using the Lindnerhof LT367 chest rig, and my thoughts on its’ design.
My thoughts on the UF PRO Delta OL 4.0 winter jacket, given after one year of use.
Review of the Mystery Ranch Blitz 35 backpack with comparison to my previous backpack (Drago Tracker), and discussion of the features of the pack.
Review of Crye Precision’s war belt suspenders and comparison to SSO SIB suspenders, which I was previously using.
Tutorial showing how to make Peltor ComTac defenders into a comms-capable headset, and connecting it to a Yaesu VX-6, Baofeng UV-5R, or various other radios.
Not all CBRN chinstrap extenders will fit between helmets made by different manufacturers. In this video, I explain some of what causes the incompatibility, and a few possible methods to fix the issue.
Three week review of the MIRAVISION prescription spectacle kit/lenses on a MIRA Safety CM-6M gas mask.
My thoughts on the BARS Gorka-3 mountain suit after approximately six years of use. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:53 - Jacket features 5:20 - Pants features 10:07 - Experiences with suit 11:58 - Conclusion
A review of my experiences after a month and a half of wearing the Tactical RX Mt. Falcon glasses, a pair of protective prescription eyewear optimized for shooting. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Issues these glasses fixed for me 4:42 - Adjustment 6:02 - Glasses options and features 7:34 - Case 8:50 - Conclusion
Review of the HSGI Slim-Grip padded belt after a little over a month of using it. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:20 - Reasons for Buying 1:24 - Slipping down, grip system 2:35 - Other variants 4:05 - Segments 5:47 - Inner belt 6:53 - Wearing the belt 9:17 - First time setup 10:12 - Conclusion Links SSO SIB Suspenders: https://youtu.be/cBuQ5fxO2AY
A review of the First Spear STT plate carrier, one of the least expensive First Spear carriers out there, based on my experiences with it so far after a month. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - Cons 4:25 - Pontoons 5:43 - Tubes (QD system) 7:38 - Weight 8:48 - Plate compatibility 9:27 - IR reflectivity 11:12 - Conclusion
Five month review of SSO's SIB war belt suspenders, and some reasons why I chose to use them over other suspenders and belt setups on the market. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Why Suspenders 5:05 - Review 8:27 - Conclusion, Where to Purchase Links SSO Strike vest review: https://youtu.be/Wl9mCBSOOcQ Until making this video I didn't realize how much SSO gear I use. I don't know how I ended up with so much of it. You'd think with the vest, pouches, and suspenders that I'm a diehard SSO fan but oddly it just worked out that way.
After about nine months of wearing my Peltor ComTac IIIs I wanted to give another review on how they are holding up and how some things have changed since my first impressions review. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - Cheek weld 11:27 - Fit over hats 15:06 - Why I chose Peltor 20:06 - Signal interference 22:28 - Batteries 23:48 - Controls 25:10 - Conclusion Link to ComTac V https://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/3m-peltor-comtac-v-hearing-defender-headset-mt20h682fb-09-gn-foldable-green.html
I recently ordered Peltor ComTac III earmuffs to replace my aging Howard Leight Impact Sport earmuffs. I will explain why the Peltor ComTac III is the best hearing protection in my experience and how they compare to the Howard Leights I had previously used.