This time, Rad’s here with a ProTip that seems so simple, it seems like it should go without saying–but somehow people still need to hear it: label your gear. We’ve all heard the saying, “gear adrift is a gift.” In other words, anything you leave out is liable to get snatched up and added to […]
Rad on Gear: Crate Club unboxing and review
Rad’s hanging out with the Marines at Camp Pendleton in this edition of Rad on Gear, and appropriately enough, he’s talking about some gear he received from our sponsors over at the Crate Club. The Crate Club has crates that’ll fit just about any budget, whether you’re an enthusiastic amateur outdoorsman or you’re a seasoned […]
Rad on Gear: Get your airsoft on without losing an eye with Valken masks
If you’re the sort of guy that thinks shooting at your friends sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday, Rad’s got just the thing for you: it’s a Valken airsoft mask designed specifically to keep you (or anyone else, for that matter) from shooting your eye out. Rad breaks down what makes these […]
Rad on Gear: Cover your dome with the Tru-Spec Boonie Cover
In the edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s back in the deserts of Utah because he knows that finding a good time sometimes means logging the miles. When the sun’s beating down on you and there’s no shade in sight, it’s up to you to bring your own, and that’s why Rad’s talking Boonie hats […]
Rad on Gear: Protecting your skin from the sun with Ocean Potion sunscreen
In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking about protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays while you’re out on the hunt for a good time. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer found in the United States, with an estimated one in five Americans contracting it at some point in […]
Rad on Gear: Rad’s ProTips for using Rhino Laces for stuff other than your shoes
Rhino Laces make just about the toughest shoe laces you can find on the market, but there are more ways to use a bit of nearly-indestructible rope than keeping your boots tight. In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad talks about finding other creative uses for his Rhino Laces, including a bit of field […]
Rad on Gear: Talkin’ RATS Tourniquets in Southern Utah
Contrary to the many misconceptions about tourniquets that took hold throughout the 90’s and early 2000’s, having a good quality tourniquet in your kit is an absolute must. When it comes to life saving gear, it’s tough to beat the bang for your weight-carrying-buck offered by tourniquets like RATS. In this edition of Rad on Gear, […]
Rad on Gear: Protecting your eyes with Pit Viper Sunglasses
In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking shades–and not just because they’re fashionable. Protecting your eyes from the sun’s rays is important, especially in highly reflective environments like ski slopes or on the water. There’s no shortage of good eye-wear brands out there, and this time, Rad’s putting a pair of Pit Viper […]
Rad on Gear: Discovering Cotopaxi backpacks in the wild
If you really want to know what gear works in the real world, there’s not better way to find out than to ask the folks that are really using it. In this episode of Rad on Gear, Rad bumps into a family hitting the trails together and talks to them about their Cotopaxi backpack to […]
Rad on Gear: Hitting the trails with an Ibex Ironworks blade
Here at the Loadout Room, we love a good knife–and Rad is no exception. This time, he’s out on the trails of Utah logging some miles and carrying a handmade sheep-hoof style blade from Ibex Ironworks. Ibex Ironworks is a veteran owned company that builds their knives by hand, so you’ll have to go straight […]