Skillset & Tactical Knives Magazine

The 20oz VSSL Rift tumbler on my tire

Overland Skillset Magazine

Rift Tumbler: Leakproof Confidence for Everyday Carry

After using the Rift Tumbler every day for a few weeks, it’s become a regular part of my mornings. I fill it with coffee for work or ice water for...

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Kydex Sheath Makers: Custom Sheaths for Your Blade.

Tactical Knives

Protecting Your Investment: Top Custom Kydex Sheath Makers

I remember the first custom knife sheath I ordered. Back in the 1990s, in the early days of the internet, I had to rely on an advertisement in a knife...

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a propane campfire at a campsite

Overland Skillset Magazine

How to Enjoy a Campfire During Fire-Ban Season

There are a few things in life better than sitting around a fire after a long day on the trail. The sun has disappeared behind the mountains, dinner is done,...

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TOPS Knives Road Pup Goyo: A Trusted Companion.

Tactical Knives

Like an Old Friend: The TOPS Knives Road Pup Goyo Is a Trusted Companion

There are a lot of special knives out there. Some made for combat, some made for bushcraft, some made as bushcraft tools. However, only one was made (or at least...

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Double-crossed and left for dead...the start of all awesome action movies.

Skillset Magazine

The Golden Age of Action Movies

It is a rainy Saturday afternoon and you’re sitting on the couch nursing a vicious hangover and surfing Netflix for something to take your mind off the gremlins jackhammering between...

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Buck Knives America 250: Two Iconic Models Celebrate Our Independence.

Buck Knives Celebrates Our Independence with Two America 250 Models

By Tactical Knives Staff

Hard-sided cooler loaded for a weekend camping adventure

The Best Hard-Sided Coolers for Summer

Origins Of The Karambit & 8 Top Models For Self-Defense Use.

CQB Ready: History of the Karambit with Eight Modern Examples

By Todd Burgreen

Free Gun Friday July: SIG Sauer SIG516 G3 BRONZE, INFORCE ARC 650 LR-M, Black Hills Ammunition

By Ana

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Bottom Shelf Fourth of July

Bottom Shelf: Fourth of July with Vodka!

By Skillset Staff

Close-up of the VSSL Coffee Grinder showing its precision stainless steel conical burrs and adjustable grind settings

VSSL Coffee Grinder: Premium Coffee for Life Off the Grid

The Protectors Playbook: Testing the 5.11 Kubaton Pen

By Michael D'Angona

Learn how to stop the Wrist grab

Get Loose! Breaking An Attacker’s Grip On Your Wrist

By Waysun Johnny Tsai

Inertial Folding Knife Opening: Getting Into the Fight Fast.

Street Smarts: Opening Your Folding Knife with Inertial Energy

By Michael Janich

The Stunbrella is a great option for self-defense.

STUNBRELLA: Streetwise’s Multi-Functional Umbrella

By Michael D'Angona

Let the overland makeover begin on this used Jeep Wrangler.

Used Jeep Wrangler Overland Build

Big trucks are all the rage in the Overland community.

Overland Expo SoCal 2026

dwin Portan sharing insights from his Air Force career

Flying to Success in the Air Force: An Interview with Chief Master Sergeant Edwin Portan

By Hillary Romig

Grayson Jennings Slipjoint: A Panama Trapper Pattern.

Panama Trapper Slipjoint: Grayson Jennings Channels Tony Bose

By Bradley Johnson

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Wazoo Gear: Adventure Essentials

THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY

By Ana

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Ocaso Knives Sevra: Office Elegance with Field Strength.

Ocaso Knives and Toor Knives Collaborate on the New Sevra Fixed Blade

By Tactical Knives Staff

Two powerhouses of design and function have joined forces on a fixed blade designed for EDC and field use. Ocaso Knives reached out to Toor Knives for its strength in...

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Consider adopting a shelter dog instead of buying a pet from a store!

The Many Advantages To Rescuing A Canine Friend From A Shelter

By Skillset Staff

It’s dawn, and you are standing on your favorite mountain ready for that morning hike; the air is crisp, and there is a cool breeze blowing in from the north....

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Leather Sheaths Roundup: 10 Options for Fixed Blade Carry.

Cowhide Carry: 10 Leather Sheaths Offer Old-School, Natural Carry

By Michael D'Angona

Colorful waterfront and lush tropical landscape in Guadeloupe, a hidden Caribbean island destination.

The Best Caribbean Islands for an Exciting Escape

By Sean Chaffin

Remembering Reuben Bolieu: The World Has Lost a Legend.

“We Lost Superman” — Remembering Reuben Bolieu

By Joshua Swanagon