The Harden Up Podcast
Hosted by Matt Harden, a former USMC Infantry Squad Leader, Veteran SWAT Team Leader, and owner of OpTempo Training Group, this podcast delves into all things training and adventure. From tactical insights to athletic performance, overlanding, and extreme sports, Matt interviews a diverse range of experts and enthusiasts. Tune in to gain actionable strategies and inspiration to push your limits and become the best version of yourself!
The Harden Up Podcast
Ep 18: Direct Action Resource Center
In this episode Matt shares his experience at the Direct Action Resource Center. Listen in on tips for how to prepare, what to expect, and overall take-aways from the course. Matt aso covers his personal gear list used for the course.
Direct Action Resource Center
IG: @DARC1
Website:
https://darc-usa.squarespace.com/
Links for gear used at DARC:
First Tactical Defenders: use discount code "optempo25"
https://www.firsttactical.com/products/mens-defender-pants-od-green
LWRC IC carbine: https://www.lwrci.com/IC-Enhanced-556_p_252.html
Lowa Zephyr boots: https://www.lowaboots.com/mens/task-force-tactical/zephyr-mid-tf-desert
Point blank SRV vest: https://www.pointblankenterprises.com/paraclete/srv.html
The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes:
https://optempotraining.com/
@optempotraining on Instagram and Facebook
Find us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kBpYUjDdve9BULTHRF2Bw/featured?view_as=subscriber