What is a 72-hour backpack? This article covers recommended items from U.S. and European governments, the controversy around the 72h concept, the critical need to carry water in real crises, what happens when you step out with no plan, and the risk of becoming a target

When an emergency radio becomes a lifeline. Key scenarios, the different types available and how radio frequency bands play a role in survival

Guide to home self-haircuts with hair clippers. The differences between blades, guards and levelers. The best brands of hair clippers and what to look for when buying one. The most common haircuts with hair clippers. Tips for beginners and a brief history of western buzz cut

The best flashlight models on the market, how to choose one, general lighting concepts, batteries, the most common units of measurement such as lumens or candelas, records and extreme models. The handheld flashlights that emit the most light and reach the farthest distances

Oldest watch brand still in production. Notable for making the first modern diver's watch, originally designed for the special forces of the French Navy

Brief history of the Swiss manufacturer Omega. Its most notable moments in the history of horology with the first watch that was on the moon. The replacement of the legendary Rolex Submariners by the Seamasters on 007's wrist. Reasons given and revisions of the model until the spectacular edition appeared in No Time To Die, which recovers all the vintage aesthetics that a Bond watch should have

In 2012, James Cameron descended to the deepest known seabed with a watch mounted on the outside of the bathyscaphe. While the watch worked perfectly all the way to the bottom and back, even as the vessel suffered burst hydraulic pipes and other system failures

The historical bestsellers of sunglasses. The most timeless, classic and iconic designs

The history of NATO straps, from James Bond in Goldfinger to their adoption by the British Army in 1973 and everything you need to know before buying one in today's market

Pros and cons of polarization

The watch worn by the most famous secret agent, not only to tell the time but also as a brass knuckle to stamp "Rolex" on the face of his enemies. When they first came on the market, they cost only $70. This is the story of the first Submariners, how Rolex made its fame and why Ian Fleming put them on 007's wrist

Types of watches, movements, styles, which countries make the best watches, what are the best brands... everything you need to know to buy a watch without any previous knowledge of horology

Mexican reinterpretation of the classic hooded sweatshirt adopted by the surf culture

One of the most popular military parkas ever, the M-51 owes its fame to the English mod subculture, which used it to cover their expensive suits when riding mopeds and scooters. Also known as the fishtail parka

A guide to getting started in classic leather flight jackets. Type A-1, A-2, M422a, G1, Sherlings, B-3, ANJ-4, B-6 and D-1

With detachable lining and removable hood, the M-65 is one of the most practical, copied and widespread military jacket around the world. It has become an icon in the cinema, worn by actors such as Robert Deniro in Taxi Driver or Silvester Stallone in the first Rambo movie

The military origin of khaki or chino pants as a result of combining khaki color and gabardine fabrics