WATER AND HYDRATION Arguably the most important bug out bag essentials are related to water and hydration. The human body can go without water for only 72 hours, whereas it can go without food for about 3 weeks. Water is an absolute must have in your bug out bag. One litre minimum, per day, per person is highly recommended.   Below, you can see the items we recommend.   * Drinking Water (3 Liters) * Collapsible Water Bottle * Hard Water Bottle * Metal Water Bottle / Canteen * Water Filters / Purification Systems * Water Purification Tablets (Qty 3)   FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION Ne ..read more

Survival Tip #1: You Need to Know Basic Survival Everyone should know these basic survival tips. Even if you are not into hiking or backpacking, there are many scenarios in which this information could save your life. Earthquakes, plane crashes, cars breaking down in the middle of nowhere, and other unavoidable disasters happen all the time, here's how you can exponentially increase your chance of surviving. Survival Tip #2: Always Cook Your Food Take no risks when it comes to what you consume. Your food could be crawling with bacteria that could make you sick. Make sure to clean and coo ..read more

Tactical Gear Australia launched today (Friday 1st March) a Government Portal offering products such as 5.11 Tactical and Merrell Tactical along with others at Government Discounted pricing.  The portal is aptly called GOV P3 standing for Government Preferential Pricing Programme. To register for GOV P3 register here at this link  https://gov.tacticalgear.com.au/account/register Once you have confirmed that you are a Government Employee (Any employee with a .gov.au email address) the Tactical Gear Team will manually review and approve your access and you are good to go ..read more

Merrell is famous for making hiking boots which offer comfort, durability and style. Merrell Tactical was launched in 2018 offering the same features from our best selling hiking boots in a range of tactical footwear designed to take on the toughest of jobs. Merrell Tactical has grown rapidly to be one of the most sought after Boots for our Military and Law Enforcement operators.  Comfort, Durability, Traction and other great features you would expect from Merrell. Check out the range of Merrell Tactical Boots click here        ..read more

Tactical Gear Australia supplier of Mechanix Wear Gloves supplies genuine Mechanix Wear Gloves - Beware of copies. The undisputed leader in impact protection, redefined. The new Mechanix Wear M-Pact is the most advanced impact-resistant work glove available today. Born in racing to provide ample dorsal protection and impact reduction when turning wrenches and operating power tools, the Mechanic Wear M-Pact has transcended its racing heritage to protect working hands in Automotive, Construction, Oil & Gas, Mining, and Defence industries. The next generation of Mechanic Wear M-Pact gloves ..read more

Wiley X is a family-owned eyewear brand with deep roots in protection. Founded by a US Veteran in 1987, Wiley X continues to provide premium protective products to the government, military, first responder, eyecare professional, and industrial safety segments while expanding across consumer categories such as outdoor sporting, fishing, and hunting. As pioneers in protective eyewear, we believe there is a singular way to make gear for the world’s harshest environments. Decades of innovation and refinement have taught us that you never cut corners. You take care of those you’re supposed to pro ..read more

“Every-Day-Carry” are not just something you carry to look good, but the “must-haves” to help you get the job done. They are the gear you can’t miss to have on you most demanding mission. We’ve listed some of the EDCs we have and think that will greatly assist you in dealing with your everyday tasks. Quiqlite TAQ Wallet The Quiqlite TAQ (Tactical) Wallet is THE WORLD’S ONLY tactical wallet with a high-power USB rechargeable LED flashlight with safety strobe, bottle opener, screwdriver, glass breaking tip and carabiner attachment with up to 150 lumens of light on demand. The New QuiqLite ..read more

I make my way through the bustling flea market, searching for the prize in mind: a cheap gas mask. It’s hard to maneuver from booth to booth as several bodies bump into me and shout out prices. A lone buyer next to me raises his arms to grab several bags, almost hitting me in the face. And that’s when I turn to see it … a canvas bag with a scrawled out label, it says: “GAS MASK.” I try to get a better look, but the seller beats me to it. He grins wide and gets awkwardly close as he brags about the GP-7 he’s willing to part with for only 20 bucks. He says it’s a bargain compared to the “fan ..read more

Fires, Flooding, Power outages, Storms, Heatwaves, Cyclones, Earthquakes... Australia is not immune to natural disasters and for to many  these events happen and they are not prepared. Why? Because they often put it off or think that it wont happen to them. For a little bit of time, and spending a little bit of money you can be prepared. Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evac ..read more

Your tactical gloves are taking a beating throughout your mission and regular use. Since these gloves are important in keeping your hands safe and fully functional while adding a layer of protection, there is no denying you also need to keep them in their best shape possible. We’ve listed some essential tips on how to take proper care of your tactical gloves so you can make sure they will last longer and serve you for years to come. Know the Glove’s Material The first and best tip on how to clean your tactical gloves is to know what type of material you are dealing with and then proceed accord ..read more