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ActionHeat Base Layer Shirt Review: The Best Heated Shirt For The Outdoors

Posted on 3 December, 202320 March, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy

The ActionHeat Base Layer Shirt is a heated shirt designed to stay close to your body keeping your core body temperature warm in below freezing temperatures. It uses a 6000mAh power bank which plugs into the USB cable inside a zippered pocket. It’s comfortable, keeps you warm, and perfect for…

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GORUCK Kit Bag Review: Special Forces Tested

Posted on 29 November, 20239 January, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy

The GORUCK Kit Bag is ideal for military members, tactical aviators, or anyone who is required to lug a ton of gear with them. The 32L capacity is plenty for your gear, clothing, books, water, or mission plans. The 1000D Cordura material is extremely durable and built to last a…

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ActionHeat Softshell Jacket Review: Are Heated Jackets Worth It?

Posted on 15 November, 202320 March, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy

The ActionHeat Softshell Jacket is a lightweight water-resistant jacket designed to keep you warm in cold weather environments with its built-in battery powered heat panels. The ActionHeat Softshell Jacket works great for keeping my torso warm while going for walks, working outdoors, while conducting military operations, or hunting. Having the…

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5 Best Affordable Plate Carriers In 2025

Posted on 20 October, 20235 March, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy

There’s a lot of factors when it comes to purchasing an affordable plate carrier. Things like low-profile design, side protection, the price, the shoulder straps, MOLLE attachments, etc. Below is a list of what I believe is the best affordable plate carriers you can buy in order to protect yourself…

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Why Are Canadian Snipers So Good?

Posted on 4 October, 202324 January, 2024 By The Tactical Gear Guy

For years, Canadian Forces snipers have been making a name for themselves as some of the most proficient snipers in the world. A team of Canadian snipers with the Tier 1 special forces unit, Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2), broke the world record for the longest confirmed kill at 3,540…

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GORUCK MACV-2 Boot Review: Are They Worth It?

Posted on 3 October, 20238 January, 2025 By The Tactical Gear Guy

I’ve been wearing the GORUCK MACV-1 boots for over a year now, almost on a daily basis. They’re incredibly lightweight, comfortable, soft on the feet, and provide sufficient protecting and allow my feet to breathe well, also. I was excited to hear about the MACV-2 launch and couldn’t wait to…

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I'm the Tactical Gear Guy.

I've served in the Armed Forces for 12 years with experience in weapons handling, explosives, survival training, and more.

Over the years I've had to trust the gear I've used, and I know the importance of having gear that works.

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