Best Tactical Watch of 2024

Best Tactical Watch of 2024

What is a Tactical Watch? It seems like everything is "tactical" these days. For many gear manufacturers, the word tactical is a buzz word simply because it's a damn cool word, but in actuality a proper piece of tactical equipment signifies that it's a piece of...

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The Best 9mm Pistol / Handgun of 2023

The Best 9mm Pistol / Handgun of 2023

In the world of firearms, the 9mm pistol is by far the most important and versatile for anyone looking to purchase a new firearm. 9mm pistols are compact and easily concealable while 9mm ammunition is cheap and readily available making it the perfect self defense...

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The Best Travel Wallet of 2024

The Best Travel Wallet of 2024

Ask any seasoned traveler and they'd tell you the worst possible thing to do when traveling especially out of the country is keep all your money in your high end Italian leather Burberry wallet. In countries where your wallet could be worth months of someone's salary,...

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Gear Primer: Knife Steel Type Guide

Gear Primer: Knife Steel Type Guide

When buying a new knife, there's generally three major things to consider. The first is the size/type of the knife. Depending on whether you're planning to use it for EDC, hunting in the woods, or whatever else, it's important to first determine the size of the knife...

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How to Get a Ham Radio License

How to Get a Ham Radio License

Believe it or not, up until several years ago, I didn't really know anything about ham radios or what it would take to get licensed. I knew it was an important skill to have in emergency scenarios, but I had always thought ham radios were expensive and required a ton...

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Cool Gadgets for Men (Updated for 2024)

Cool Gadgets for Men (Updated for 2024)

Here at Gear Primer, we geek out hard when it comes cool gadgets and gear and this year, there's without a doubt some really cool gear that was released. If you're a guy with a couple bucks to burn to level up your EDC setup or you're planning to give a very lucky guy...

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The Best Minimalist Wallet of 2024

The Best Minimalist Wallet of 2024

If you're reading this, it's because you've realized that your wallet is too big, too bulky, too heavy, and you're carrying way too much stuff in it. I get it. This was a problem I had years ago before switching to a slim minimalist wallet, which ultimately made me...

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The Best MOLLE Attachments of 2023

The Best MOLLE Attachments of 2023

When you think of a singular thing that differentiates your typical everyday casual or hiking pack with a tactical pack, it's probably MOLLE. What is MOLLE and PALS? MOLLE, or Modular Lighweight Load Carrying Equipment, is a system first introduced to the world in...

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