Archive for May, 2009
Unlikely survivalist straddles two worlds
“He is Columbia-educated, petite, soft-spoken, borderline giggly. He’s “a hipster” who “looked quite humorous in a class with a bunch of Blackwater types wearing combat boots and 511 tactical pants,” says Kevin Reeve, who taught Strauss how to hijack a car and escape from handcuffs, among other things, in a class called Urban Escape and [...]
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When Lightweight Tactical Pants Aint Light Enough
Sometimes the lightest weight fabric in the world isn’t light enough to keep you cool on a scorching hot summer day. Enter tactical shorts. All the same features of tactical pants, only shorter. Tons of pockets, tactical style, plenty of colors and multiple fabric options are all on the menu. Check out tactical shorts from [...]
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The Perfect Tactical Pants Accessories
Many brands of tactical pants offer an extra layer of Cordura Nylon on the corner of the front pockets at the exact place where you would clip on a pocket knife. As you draw your knife out and put it back in place this reinforcement absorbs the brunt of the punishment. This design element caters [...]
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Andy Ihnatko’s Pants
Andy Ihnatko explains the origins of the term “internet pants” and gives a demonstration of exactly how much he can stuff into the pockets.
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