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Erik Meisner

Erik Meisner served in Attack Company, 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment as a rifle team leader with deployments to the Middle East, Central America and Asia. He's a licensed pilot, SCUBA diver and enjoys Alpine skiing, shooting, Overland camping, boating, sea kayaking, traveling and golf. Growing up in a military family, Erik had the pleasure to live and ski all over North America and Europe. Now residing in beautiful Northern Michigan with his wife and 2 sons they continue to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible.

5.11 Range Ready Bag | Best Bang For Your Buck

5.11 Range Ready Bag: Best bang for your buck

The Loadout Room has reviewed it’s fair share of Range Bags. All of which have their own merits. But trying to find the one with the best features-to-price ratio can be difficult. 5.11 Tactical has bridged the gap and created a well-built, feature-rich bag that won’t break the bank. Retailing for $99.99, the Range Ready […]

Benchmade 980 Turret: A new option in tactical folding knives

Originally founded in 1979 under the name Bali-Song, this California knife manufacture was best known for their quality butterfly knives. Moving their way up the west coast and finally settling in Oregon in the 1990’s with Benchmade as their new company name. Although Benchmade currently offers a wide selection of knives, they still pay tribute […]

Rambler

Photo of the Day: Yeti’s new Rambler 24oz. Mug

Not a day goes by without using one of my Yeti Ramblers. Wether it’s keeping a cup of coffee hot in the morning, or a beverage cold later in the day. They simply out perform anything else I’ve used. One of my favorites around the house is a Rambler 14 ounce Mug. That coffee mug sees […]

ZT0022

Zero Tolerance 0022 | A tiny knife that punches above it’s weight class

When I look through my collection of folding knives, I notice a lack of variety in the size department. With many of them falling into the more common 8″ to 8.5″ overall length. In fact, the smallest knife I own is the ZT0450CF at 7.4″ and 2.4oz. Hardly a mini. That’s why I was intrigued […]

Photo of the day: Keeping your ass clean when overlanding

Photo of the day: Keeping your ass clean when overlanding

Two well thought out items from Madator that came in handy were the FlatPak Toiletry Bottle and Soap Bar Case. Both extremely lightweight and fold flat. The Toiletry Bottle is a welded Cordura bottle that can hold 3 ounces of any liquid soap or shampoo. A screw top lid makes loading it easy. And the flip top […]

Upgrading the Glock 19: Shadow Systems Match Barrel

Upgrading the Glock 19: Shadow Systems Match Barrel

The Glock 19 may be one of the most popular carry pistols in the world. It’s capacity, reliability, dimensions and cost are all contributing factors that make the Glock 19 so popular. It remains my choice to carry 75% of the time as well. Splitting duties with my Glock 43 when I need deeper concealment. While there are many […]

Bozeman Tall

Bogs Bozeman Tall | Rubber rain boot redefined

“In every life, a little rain must fall.” I can’t remember which friend of mine growing up used to say that but it was uttered when someone experienced bad luck. Although rain is a fact of life, it doesn’t have to be associated with bad luck. Fortunately, when the heavens open up, proper rain gear […]

Costa Rinconcito

Photo of the Day: Costa’s Rinconcito in the Saint Lucian sun

Costa Sunglasses reign supreme around the water. And they have for years. Just take a look at what most professional waterman wear. Wether it be a fisherman, charter captain or dive boat operator, Costa Sunglasses offer superior performance in this environment. A recent trip to Saint Lucia allowed my wife and I to test out […]

0022

Photo of the day: ZT’s tiny but classy 0022 pocket knife

Having owned and reviewed several knives from Zero Tolerance over the years, I kinda know what to expect with new releases. However, while at SHOT Show, I was drawn to a tiny knife from Zero Tolerance that I didn’t expect. The other knives I’ve reviewed have all been quite hefty like the 0350, 0850CF and […]

Spot X

Photo of the day: Staying in touch via satellite with Spot X 2-way messenger

When traveling outside of the country or exploring remote areas, 2 way communication is vital. There are more areas on this planet without cell service than you may think. So that shiny iPhone in your pocket can quickly become useless without a signal. I often kayak in the Great Lakes and find myself out of […]

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