When I first got started in the outdoor recreation industry, I was absolutely blown away by the overwhelming number of products on the market. Like you, I had no idea what was good, what was bad, or where to start.
As a member of, and Instructor for, multiple Special Operations units, I was used to relying on the highest quality gear in the field and didn't want to settle, so I set out to start field-testing gear for myself with one simple rule in mind:
So I took it a step further and designed it myself, and then I found great American companies that are great at what they do to make it for me.
I have done all the hard work, I have spent money out of my own pocket to test every piece of gear I could get my hands on to sort through the mess, and now you can directly benefit from that. Your time and money are too valuable to waste.
Know that every piece of gear I recommend is something that I have field-tested for a minimum of 4-6 months, and that I personally use it.
Again, no compromises on quality. You truly do get what you pay for. This gear is heirloom-quality, built-to-last. I personally stand behind every piece of gear I recommend and sell because I have personally field-tested it for MONTHS.
I use all of this gear myself as a professional woodsman and Instructor and hundreds of students per year put them through their paces at courses and workshops across the country.