Friday, June 5, 2009

Chase-Durer SF1000XL UDT




Pilots prefer it, television stars wear it. The Chase-Durer SF1000XL UDT $485 is where design meets usability. Water resistant to 1000 feet, 27-jewel precision ETA 251.262 quartz movement, Unidirectional, superluminova illuminates hands and numbers and ratcheted 0-60 countdown and 360-degree compass heading marker bezel. And if you're not understanding all of this watch lingo the gist is precision in time and a multitude of features. Jeffrey Donovan is seen wearing it as Michael Westen on the hit show "Burn Notice". The watch is Swiss made but if that isn't enought for you it also comes with a 5 year limited international warranty.

$485 BUY

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses



If your day to day includes a bullet fired here or there you may want to look into the Revision Eyewear Hellfly ($100-$150). Its low profile look and lightweight comfort will have you forgetting they're on your face. Made with optical grade polycarbonate and an option for prescription lenses you'll never have to forfeit protection for vision. Oh, and they block UV Rays too.

$100-$150 BUY

MCMAP



You can't just enter the Marines learn their fighting tactics and leave (that's why they have you sign contracts) but you can learn them on your own to a certain extent. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) was designed in 2001 to prepare marines for unarmed combat situations. While some believe that the USMC has developed their own fighting style they have actually borrowed from popular martial arts programs from around the world. While their punches and throws resemble the Japanese style of Judo their kicks and sweeps are based on Korean Tae Kwon Do. Thai Boxing (something you might see in the MMA ring) is also heavily incorporated into the curriculum due to its efficiency per blow. So you can take the do it yourself approach or serve your country and enlist its your choice.

$FREE BUY

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Survival Bracelets


When you're in a bind paracord can be a godsend, from repelling to making a sling the uses are exponential unless you don't have any on hand. Tough Gear Inc. solves this issue with its Survival Straps($19-$22) always made with military issued 550 paracord and marine-grade stainless steel shackle make this bracelet a must have for people whose ideal weekend is beyond the couch.

$19-$22 BUY

Clark NX-250



The Clark NX-250 Jungle Hammock ($419)is the newest member of the Clark 4-season hammock family. Doubling as a tent and hammock you can achieve both privacy and comfort while in the wilderness. And as apposed to average hammocks the NX-250 features mosquito netting. It sports eight storage pockets which also act as insulation reducing the need for extra bedding. Weighing in at only 3lbs 10oz this hammock can substantially reduce the weight of your pack on your next trip to Adirondacks (or your backyard).

$419 BUY