Camo cargo shorts might seem like a sort of quandary. Hunters have little need for them because they leave their lower legs exposed. Outdoor sportsmen like airsofters and paintballers can’t use them for the same reason, on top of the fact that shorts don’t protect the lower legs.  That leaves fashion as the sole legitimate reason for the purchase (or wearing) of camo shorts,...

A shemagh scarf, also known as a keffiyeh, is like a much larger bandana and, as a result, it has much farther-reaching utility. Here are 5 of the top survival uses of a shemagh scarf. As a Water Pre-Filter Fold up your shemagh scarf a few times, then lay it over the top of the vessel in which you intend to collect water. Pour the water over it, and as it passes through the shemagh, the scarf...

A vintage Army jacket like an M-65 field jacket is a thing of beauty. Not only is it made to rigorous standards of quality control, if you care for it, it will care for you for a long time. That being said, no two vintage Army jackets are necessarily the same, and each may require unique care and attention to ensure they last for the long haul. This short post will help break down basic care of...