I was a Canadian special forces operator. This is the civilian outdoor gear I used

THE KNIFE

Grayman Knives Suenami 5

There are dozens of excellent knife manufacturers out there, but the knife I always have with me is from a knife maker most people have probably never heard about: Grayman Knives. Their knives, axes and parangs are handmade out of ¼-inch 1095 high-carbon steel. Originally only sold to military and law enforcement personnel, these true bush knives are now available to the public. Meant to be used and abused, these are rough-and-tough utilitarian workhorses. If you consider yourself an outdoorsman, and you want a no-BS knife that can handle anything, look no further. My personal favourite is the Suenami 5 with a single edge.

Learn more: www.graymanknives.com