Review: Nitecore – EDC33 Introduction With the EDC33 Nitecore not only introduced a new flashlight for the everyday carry market, but also some new approaches to the concept of flashlights. Be it a built-in battery or a combination of spot- and floodlight, there are plenty of features to talk about and look at. Thanks to […]
Camouflage and Night Vision: Expectations vs Reality part 2 – Materials & IR illuminators Disclaimer: This is the second part of my „camouflage and nightvision“ series. For the part 1 click here. I have tried to research everything to the best of my knowledge. However, I am not an expert in physics or textile production, […]
Review: Tasmanian Tiger – TT – Multipurpose Slings Introduction Tasmanian Tiger has been offering a variety of Multipurpose Slings for some time now, providing versatile solutions designed not only for weapons, but also for cameras, binoculars, and bags. This article explores the features and components that make these slings a practical and adaptable accessory and […]
Review: Direct Action – Halifax Small Backpack Thanks to @KodiakderBaer, I can present you this review on the Direct Action Halifax Small backpack! Enjoy! Introduction The Direct Action Halifax Small backpack was first teased during IWA in 2018 alongside its bigger brother the Halifax Medium. With the latter taking 3 lengthy years from tease to […]
Review: Tasmanian Tiger – TT Mesh Bag VL M Introduction In this article I want to take a quick look at the Tasmanian Tiger TT Mesh Bag VL M – a backpack accessory that is available since 2022. Often enough, these neat little helpers are overlooked and I thought it would be a good ide […]
Review: Helikon-Tex – Claymore Bag Introduction When Helikon-Tex introduced the Claymore Bag during IWA 2022 I was pleasantly surprised that the company would revisit such an old school design. While 1-2 other US based companies had their own runs at this classic military bag, it is much welcomed that Helikon-Tex made a version that is […]
Video: Tasmanian Tiger – TT Tac Pouch 8.1 Hip Here is another video of one of the new items for 2023 by Tasmanian Tiger: the TT Tac Pouch 8.1 Hip. The pouch serves several purposes and can be used as a regular pouch on MOLLE based packs and plate carriers, as a pouch on your […]
Video: Tasmanian Tiger – TT Modular Tac Pack 28 One of the new items for 2023 by Tasmanian Tiger – the TT Modular Tac Pack 28. This one is even bigger than the TT Modular Daypack and brings more options to the market. I am using it during my daily commtes at the moment and […]
Austrian Desert Camouflage – Tarnanzug Beige Introduction In 2019 I wrote a special about Austrian Camouflage, in particular about Austria’s new camouflage system, the “Tarnanzug Neu” (I will refer to the pattern as TN17/20). In cooperation with the ministry of defense I had the opportunity to take a closer look at the new pattern and […]
Video: Tasmanian Tiger – TT Hip Bag 3 One of the new items for 2023 by Tasmanian Tiger is the TT Hip Bag 3. Aimed more at the outdoor/bushcraft sector, it also combines several „tactical“ elements you might know from TT. During my recent trips, I used it on a regular basis and really enjoy […]
