House 10 Aka “The Safe House in Saigon” On our first trip to Saigon we unsuccessfully searched for a villa, called House 10, that had been used during the war. It was initially a Central Intelligence Agency property that was used to support clandestine activities in Vietnam and other locations in Southeast Asia. Over a …
Tag: MACV-1
039: The GORUCK Show -The Why Behind the MACV-1 w/ Jason and Rich
We’ve talked about the how of the MACV-1 with Paul already. Now we sit down with Rich and talk about the why. Rich is a 30-year Army Special Forces Veteran and these are the best boots he’s ever worn. Heading back to Vietnam for the first time in 50 years isn’t nothing, this is …
038: The GORUCK Show – Chicago Star Course, Space Marines, and boots w/ Cadre Mickey
The idea of this show is to feel like you’re sitting down for a beer (or six) with your friends. This week we did just that. Bomber, Lee, and Cadre Mickey sit down and crack a few cold ones while they talk about the Chicago Star Course, Space Marines, and of course what it’s like …
037: The GORUCK Show – MACV-1 w/ Jason and Paul
Jason sits down with the Shoe Dog himself, Paul Litchfield, and talk all things MACV-1. How it all started and the journey it took to get these boots done. Not only is this the best story a shoe has ever had, it might be the most fun anyone has ever had making one. Go behind …
PRESS: GORUCK’s MACV-1 Was Inspired by Vietnam-Era Jungle Boots
From Tactical-Life: “GORUCK is best known for its rucksacks, apparel and rucking events, but the Florida-based company is now stepping—see what we did there?—into the footwear world with its new MACV-1 jungle rucking boot. The shoe is a collaboration between three people: GORUCK founder and 10th Special Forces Group veteran Jason McCarthy; Paul Litchfield, creator of …
PRESS: MACV-1 “Lightweight, Tank-Tough, Supportive Boot”
From Gearmoose: “To be honest, if GORUCK said they were working on tactical sock garters, we’d be interested. (They aren’t.) Founded by a Green Beret, the company has developed mountains of goodwill and legions of fervent supporters for making insanely indestructible and sharply designed packs and apparel. Now they’re about to introduce a lightweight, …