My 5.11 Shear Eyewear Review

First thoughts while reviewing the 5.11 Shear Eyewear – these tactical sunglasses look flat out mean! With the operator in mind the shades seem to check off all of the right categories: broad peripheral view, lightweight nylon framing known for comfort and stability, zero color distortion and the proper UVA/UVB protected lenses for uninterrupted visibility…

My 5.11 Tactical Karambit Review

The 5.11 Tactical Karambit is a beautiful take on the traditional East Asian fighting knife. As a brief history lesson, the Karambit was one of the earliest known weapons having originated nearly 1,000 years ago in West Sumatra, Indonesia. However, instead of offering a Karambit which feels like an ode to the historic roots of…

My 5.11 RUSH12 Backpack Review

The 5.11 Rush12 backpack is one of my favorite tactical backpacks on the market. The versatility and durability of this pack is something few other packs can match. I have used it to transport my laptop and other supplies to my office, I have used to carry all of my gear camping out in the…