Jack Carr's The Terminal List Amazon Prime Series exploded onto screens staring Chris Pratt as Navy Seal Lt. Commander James Reece. Confounding the woke critic crusade protesting the The Terminal List, audiences freaking love James Reece as a uniquely skilled operator...
Answered: What is the Best Camo for You in 2021?
That's probably the most clickbait title I've ever written! What is the best camo? Best camo in 2021? Honestly, it's probably easier to identify the worst camo so we have a benchmark to work from! I present to you the following winner of "Worst Camo 2021!" Gross. That...
You Need a Tripod, but Skip the Crappy Ones
Change my mind. If you're shooting 35 yards or never leave the square range, I get it. A tripod isn't for you. And there was a time before tripods found their way into my hunting and shooting. It was a happy time, carrying less gear into a field in the cover of...
Ear Pro Evolution – My Choices from Foamies to…
Probably like you, I've tried several different kinds of ear pro. Much like hunting and shooting, hearing protection has evolved. The reason I ask is today we will walk you through the Ear Protection Evolution of my hunting career. Similar to the SHWAT™ Outfitters...
How to Prepare for Elk Hunting, Lessons from an Addict
So you got your elk tag…now what? How should you prepare? Hunt preparation is an extremely important and extremely personal subject. You could ask 100 people the question, How should I prepare for my hunt? and I guarantee you will get as many different answers....
Best Small Knife for Less Than $50? The Bear Edge 61128
Cheap pocket knives are everywhere, and while I appreciate a good price I want good quality. So when the Bear Edge 61128 pocket knife showed up in the mail I was intrigued. I've carried a similar more expensive knife for a long time, but this little stainless...
The Best Gear for Hog Hunting in 2019
“What’s the best gear for hog hunting?” Ten plus years ago I didn’t know enough to ask that question. But last Memorial Day I decided it was time for me to answer it. I guess you could say that Memorial Day is the “Unofficial” birthday of SHWAT™. A lot has changed in...
Ditch Your Pack, Bro! It’s 2019 and High Speed Gear, Inc. Has Way Better Options.
Over the years the gear in my hunting pack has grown ridiculously out of control. From my observations, this seems to be the case for most outdoorsmen. If you don’t agree with me, just watch a SHWAT™ Pro Staffer pack for a one day hunt. It looks like we are preparing...
King of the Mountain – Is Lowa’s Camino GTX the Ultimate Mountain Hunting Boot? Boots on the Ground Part 6
While many wives tend to out-duel their husbands for the most impressive footwear collection, I’ve easily taken home the belt each year for sheer volume of kicks in my closet. Try as she might, my wife hasn’t been able to get me to apply Marie Kondo’s method of...
Dead Cattle and Other Fails, Mistakes, & Brain Farts – Our Pro Staff Picks!
I asked a few of our Pro Staffers to lend me a hand to address some hunting fails, mistakes and brain farts. We’ve hunted different animals in different places with different tactics so the stories and advice varies. I’ll go first! Take a flashlight! I was bear...