Former Special Operations SERE Instructor and Tactical Survival Expert with 14 years of military service. He is an authority on land navigation, emergency preparedness, and the integration of military-grade gear into civilian outdoor recreation.
Marcus Sterling served as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) specialist, training elite personnel to survive in hostile environments with minimal equipment. Transitioning to the civilian sector, he now focuses on the practical application of tactical gear—such as MOLLE systems and chest rigs—for serious hikers and hunters. His expertise covers advanced navigation, wilderness first aid, and the psychology of survival under stress. Marcus advocates for a "skills over gadgets" approach but provides rigorous testing and reviews of tactical textiles like Cordura and Kevlar to ensure reliability in critical situations.