 Mil-Tec produces budget gear that fulfils the needs of airsoft players, but also military gear enthusiasts. I mostly have experience with their accessories and reproduction gear. The Army Gloves they make are very affordable at $25 on www.military1st.com and I wanted to see if this Germany-based company could indeed produce a product that would satisfy MY needs on the range. I always am in need of good sturdy and functional range gloves, and with there being a general lack of recent and detailed reviews on this product, I figured it would only shed better light on the realistic performance of this budget glove from across the pond.
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 The 5.56x45mm (5.56 NATO) and the 7.62x51mm (7.62 NATO) are both over half a century old, but are still popular. Both have qualities worthy of praise, but also have drawbacks that warrant critique. I have used both a good amount in various types of rifles, so I am going to compare the two based on my experience and certain considerations. Deciding on a caliber should not be as simple as what makes you look cooler.
 The Czech M10M is the one mask that I have put more time into in the last 6 months than any other mask in my life, so far. It cost just under $40 on eBay for the mask, filters, bag, and drinking caps for a canteen. I have used this mask for exercise, for training, and just to wear it and see what it would be like to live out of it. I am going to share my experiences of the last few months with you and let you decide if this mask has the right stuff for your needs.
 A gas mask on its own just seems like a collector’s item or a fine utilitarian piece of gear. Training on its own sounds like a good thing that encourages progress in a way that is challenging and rewarding. When you mix gas mask and training, you typically get people thinking about difficulty breathing, narrow vision, and absolute misery. This is a knee jerk reaction that unfortunately gets people to steer away from one of the best types of training that they could be getting exposed to.
 The Olight PL Pro needs no special introduction since it has been out for a little while now. Plenty of reviewers have shown you the basics of how it works and functions, so I will glaze over those details so we can get to the meat and potatoes of the subject.
 I got the Helikon BDU pants because they were not only inexpensive, but also promised to be a faithful recreation of the original US BDU pant. I wanted a good BDU pant that would withstand the stresses I typically put on my pants. They need to allow me a good range of motion, survive being frozen, wet, and hot for long periods of time. The stitching needs to withstand strains of my movement and friction from impacts, snagging brush, etc. These are the standards I set for these BDUs to pass.
 American gun is the last book Navy SEAL Chris Kyle was working on before he was murdered eight years ago. His family, friends, and publisher went through great lengths to help and sew everything together and get the book finished in a manner that they believe would make the man proud. This is a book about how the history of America, good and bad, was shaped by 10 guns.
 In the absence of ALICE clips, whatever the reason, you may find yourself trying to find a lightweight and reliable way to secure your pouches. Well, I have just the technique for you, my friends. It is just going to require about 20in. of 550 cord per pouch, a lighter, and electrical/duct tape.
 ALICE is often labeled as old gear that is all but useless today. Perhaps ALICE is old and less convenient than the MOLLE system, but I have not found it to inhibit my ability to fight. Now throw on a plate carrier and a pouch for everything you think you need, and we have a problem. ALICE was not just created in a vacuum where people had no concept of the importance of comfort and speed reloads. In fact, the ALICE mag pouches were made to facilitate speed reloads in all climates and conditions without having to stare at the pouch.
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