Is there anything worse than reaching for a hemostat or a pair of split ring pliers, or even line cutters, and realizing just a second too late that the thing is seized with rust? Well, maybe losing a trophy is a bit worse. But fishing tool abuse is no joke, and you can prevent it. This short post will help keep your fishing tools in tip-top shape, so that very issue doesn’t greet...

If you’ve spent any significant time exploring the hemp market, you know that quality is never a static target. Your preferences evolve as your palate becomes more refined, and what worked for you six months ago no longer meets your current standards for potency or aromatic complexity. THCa bundles offer experienced users a smart approach to curating a diverse selection of terpenes,...

Both night vision and thermal binoculars can enable you to see in the dark, though they’re not exactly the same, and there is some confusion out there as to the differences. Hopefully this short post will help with that. Night Vision The main difference between night vision and thermal binoculars is in the detection method. Night vision binoculars (and other optics) amplify...

DNT Optics, for “Day Night Technologies,” was founded by a team of dedicated professionals with extensive experience in optics and firearms. Part of their mission was to make optics accessible, and that includes thermal optics. One of their most versatile thermal scopes is the HYDRA LRF Multi-Function thermal optic. Here’s what it offers. Powerful Thermal Performance  The...

Thermal binoculars are popular among some night hunters, and for a few good reasons. Among these are that binoculars sport a familiar form factor (glass optic binoculars are among the most popular optics out there) and also, thermal binoculars let you use both eyes, helping to prevent discomfort in the dark. This post will cover two excellent options in PULSAR thermal binoculars, the...

You’ve heard the term sniper rifle, and you know it connotes a rifle that is used by the military for long-range and extreme long-range shooting disciplines.  But where does the term come from?  Unpacking the Term “Sniper Rifle” To understand the term sniper rifle, we need to go back a long way. Way back, to the marsh hunting days where old-school waterfowlers would...

Being electronic devices, thermal rifle scopes are a little more temperamental than conventional glass optics. Though they operate according to some of the same principles, there are conditions that will affect them disproportionately, and some that are entirely unique to them. For instance, ghost images and other other visual artifacts sometimes manifest on the displays of thermal...

While a knife might not be the only thing in your EDC loadout, there are countless people around the country that would feel utterly naked without one. Start carrying one and you might find that this phenomenon befalls you before too long, too. With that said, if you’re looking at choosing your first EDC knife, here are a few things to consider. Fixed or Folding? Most people prefer...

Structural lifting doesn’t occur in a single dramatic motion. It’s slow, methodical, and built on a rhythm that crews repeat again and again. That rhythm revolves around jacking and support. When crews talk about cribbing blocks for house moving, they’re talking about the support side of that equation. A house isn’t lifted all at once. It’s raised in small...

ESEE Knives’ catalog is full of patterns and profiles that are utilitarian generalists that can do a lot of jobs, and do them well. On the small end you have the Izula, Candiru, and to a degree, the ESEE 3, which are light, pack easily, and can take out a lot of functions. On the other end you have models like the Junglas, ESEE 6, and the Darien Machete, which are well-suited to dispatch...