Tested Gear That Earned Its Spot

GEAR STANDARDS

This isn’t a gear catalog. It’s a survival filter.

Everything listed here follows one rule:
If I wouldn’t trust it with my life, I won’t list it.

• ✅ Tested in the real world — Not in a showroom, not in a backyard.
• ✅ No gimmicks — Gear must serve a real purpose.
• ✅ Durability over design — Looks don’t matter, reliability does.
• ✅ Affordable, not cheap — Built to last without killing your wallet.
• ✅ Fixable or adaptable — If it breaks, you better be able to fix it.

This stuff’s been through hell — field-tested using the Joe Smash Method. If it cracked, it got cut. If it held up, it earned its place here.

No sponsors. No sellouts. No BS.
Just real gear, for real people, facing real situations.