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Long Term EDC Bag Review: Vertx Transit Sling

Full, long-term review based on 18 months of daily EDC and travel use of the Vertx Transit Sling. We review the pros (there are many), cons (not many, but there is one BIG one), and everything in between of the Vertx Transit Sling EDC bag which is fairly similar to the updated Vertx Transit Sling 2.0, the only major difference being the Spacer Mesh back panel vs the molded foam back panel which is just as hot and sweaty as the spacer mesh. We also review the Silent Pocket Simple Card Wallet and Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Pouches which we used daily with the Vertx Transit Sling.

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Home Defense Setup: How to Setup Your Nightstand Defensive Tools
A fresh look at the classic "nightstand gun" setup to add to the general home defense conversation. The concept of the Home Defense Shorts was born out of a conversation between two friends trying to figure out the best way to protect their loved ones. The setup is inspired by a combination of nightstand gun, duty belt and firefighter turnout gear to give you all the tools you need in a "bump in the night" scenario to protect your home and your family against intruders. It is not designed as any type of patrol rig or duty gear. Like all defensive tools, this rig may not be the right setup for you based on the size and age of your family, home layout or any number of other factors. Hopefully, it will get the wheels turning and inspire you to modify or build the right setup for your specific home/family situation.
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