Fire is one of the most essential things in survival, bushcraft or just everyday life. And for the many different uses, there are just as many different ways to start a fire. Something that should be in every survival kit is a way of starting a fire, even in wet conditions. Fire steel is such […]
Last year I received not only the Tac Pack 45, but also its smaller sibling, the Tasmanian Tiger Tac Pack 22. Since then it is a loyal companion and I believe it is finally time to do this small pack some justice and write about it. Overview The Tasmanian Tiger Tac Pack 22 is a […]
During this years IWA expo in Nuremberg, I discovered a very interesting piece of equipment, which awakened my interest immediately: The SFD Responder by the Italian company Frog.Pro. Why? Because for a long time I was looking for a concealed carry option for certain objects as well as my IFAK. And as luck would have […]
Slingbags or -packs are available for several years now and are one way to fill the gap between backpacks and messenger bags. Sometimes successfully, sometimes not so much. With the TT Tac Sling Pack 12, Tasmanian Tiger is offering a product which falls under this particular description, and of course the immediate question is, if […]
During last years IWA exhibition (2016), Helikon-Tex introduced several new products, ranging from bushcraft, mil/le products up to urban products. For said urban line, Helikon-Tex developed an admin pouch, which is meant to meet the needs of everyday urban life – be it civilian or law enforcement. In doing so, the pouch incorporates several interesting […]
Maybe you are familiar with the proverb: “Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young.” It holds a truth in it and you can directly apply it to one particular design, originating from South Africa – which is still going strong today, over 30y after its deployment with the then […]
Tilak is one of my favorite technical apparel companies since I was introduced to them in 2015 and got one of their jackets the same year: the Tilak Loke (you can read about it here). Since the Loke is not lined, I was never able to use it through the colder seasons – which I […]
Introduction Regular readers of mine, as well as followers on Facebook and Instagram might know that I got hold of several camouflage uniforms this year – courtesy of Helikon Tex. With this means available to me, I was able to shoot several comparison pictures throughout the year. With the following review I want to show […]
For some time now I am getting more and more interested in body armor related topics and as a result I have decided to take a look at plate carriers now and then, if I get the chance. As you might know, Tasmanian Tiger is not only doing backpacks, they are also producing pouches, chest […]
For several weeks now, I am using a Helikon-Tex Windrunner shirt and would like to take the opportunity to give you my impression of this very lightweight piece of gear. According to Helikon-Tex it is designed to be an outer layer for athletic activities like running, or as an additional layer over your clothes, if […]
