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The 2015 CrossFit Games included a hero workout for the first time ever in a games competition. CrossFit couldn't look past the iconic workout "Murph". For those of you who aren't aware what "Murph" includes: For a normal person, 1...

In this post I'll run through my top 10 gifts for the coming holiday season. Whether these items are practical or for fun, I'm sure you'll find a couple suitable for your loved ones. You can also view our Holiday...

Everyone has their favourite glove brand and users rarely shie away from this however, Mechanix Wear FastFit Gloves may sway you into buying a new pair. We wanted to test these ourselves prior to posting so we decided to put...

At Tactical Source we believe 'Tactical is Practical' so we were looking for a backpack that didn't look too tactical but was still tactical, is void of any MOLLE, was hydration compatible, fit a 13" laptop, is low profile, lightweight, would fit...

I have been asked the question a few times now as to what gear I will have/be wearing at this Saturday’s Spartan Race Hurricane Heat 12 Hour. Below I have listed the key items and also a couple of “pack...

During my years working for 5.11 Tactical I was constantly asked one question above all!  "What does "5.11" stand for?" Is it a police call sign? A military code? Radio chatter? No...it's none of these. 5.11 Tactical's first pair of...

Choosing a backpack is like choosing a boot or glove - they must fit and breath from the moment you put it on! This week we will review the Tasmanian Tiger Mission Pack (just quietly...one of our favourites).  When you choose...

The 5.11 Tactical RUSH 24 Backpack is one of the most popular MOLLE backpacks on the market. At some point you have probably owned one of the RUSH series of backpacks and if you haven't, get your hand on one!...

Welcome to the Tactical Source blog - "Commander's Blog". The Commander's Blog will feature new products being introduced to Tactical Source, product reviews, competitions giveaways and more. We will bring you the best in tactical gear and apparel reviews and posts....