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.

SOG Voodoo Hawk Mini: Review

Originally created in Native America by the Algonquian Indians, the tomahawk was both a weapon and a useful multi-purpose tool. Constructed primarily from a sharpened stone and attached to wooden a handle with rawhide straps, the tomahawk was used for cutting, chopping, hunting as well as hand to hand combat. When the Europeans landed in […]

UST 5-Liter Lightweight Dry Bag

There’s nothing more annoying then spending a great day on the water only to find your cell phone or wallet marinating in that flimsy Ziploc bag you thought would be good to go. We live in such a wired world these days that our phones, iPods, and GPS units seem to accompany us on any adventure […]

Shot Show 2016: a First-timers View

I had been eagerly anticipating the trip to Shot Show in Las Vegas ever since the invitation was thrown out there by Force12Media to the writers of SOFREP and the Loadout Room. But nothing in by military background would prepare me for what I was about to experience. As I peered out the aircraft window I […]

Alpine Skiing Loadout

Whether hitting the slopes at a local hill or taking it to the mountains, having a rock-solid alpine skiing loadout is crucial.

Mammut Eigerjoch Down Jacket: Review

The Mammut Eigerjoch down jacket was designed and tested by world-class athletes and certified for the most extreme conditions on the planet.

Tactical Walls Firearms Concealment Solutions: Review

For the Tactical Walls concealment mirrors and shelves to be effective, you can’t let anyone know about them—easier said than done given how cool they are.

Oakley Crowbar Snow Goggles: Review

I’ve been a fan and user of Oakley products since the mid ’80s when I was involved in cycling. Back then, they were pioneers of innovation with wrap-around lenses that protected your eyes while greatly improving visibility. While serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Oakley products thankfully protected my eyes with their ballistic Plutonite lenses on more […]