American-made tactical gear, designed and built in Knoxville, Tennessee. Plate carriers, chest rigs, pouches, and soft armor. We've been doing this for over a decade. These are the guides, reviews, and how-tos that come from the work.
War belt, battle belt, duty belt, gun belt: the terms get used interchangeably but the context differs. Here is what each one…
Single vs double vs triple, elastic vs kydex, open-top vs flap, 5.56 vs .308. A straight breakdown of how to pick mag…
SAPI cut, shooter's cut, swimmer's cut: armor plate shapes explained. What each cut trades off between coverage and mobility, and which is…
An admin pouch holds the small items you reach for throughout the day: pens, notebook, multitool, ID. Here's what goes in one,…
MOLLE vs laser cut: how the two attachment systems compare on weight, profile, durability, and compatibility, and which to choose for your…
A battle belt is your first-line gear: the pistol, tourniquet, and mags that stay on you when the plate carrier comes off.…
Ceramic vs polyethylene plates: how the two hard armor materials compare on weight, protection, durability, and cost, and which to choose.
How to clean and store body armor the right way: soft armor, hard plates, and carriers. Extend the life of your armor…
Plate carrier sizing trips up more first-time buyers than anything else. Here is how to size the plates, fit the carrier, and…
