If you are looking for an in-ear headphone that will stay put no matter what, the Jaybird Bluebuds X series of headphones is the king of the category. These wireless bluetooth headphones are the epitome of low profile. With their specifically designed in-ear retention device, … [Read more...]
When out in the backcountry, the hammock is one piece of gear I hear mentioned all the time while discussing 'what's new' or I'm involved in a 'is it worth it' type of gear discussion. It generally starts with a backpacking trip and someone sets up their hammock. In a group you … [Read more...]
If your Father is like mine, when asked what he wants for Fathers Day, it's either, "Nothing" or "Just some peace and quite." We all know they have something in the back of their mind or like surprises, especially if it lines with their interest. We at the Loadout Room have … [Read more...]
After my years in the military, I have learned how to sleep just about anywhere and on any type of surface. Falling asleep on the concrete floor of a hangar at the airfield was common practice while we waited for a clear weather window prior to airborne operations. But … [Read more...]
Over the past decade, developments in camp-stove technology have improved remarkably. Canister stoves were once looked down upon if you spent any time in the mountains or at higher elevations. For years, liquid-fuel stoves were considered the only real option for efficiency and … [Read more...]
I'll bet that many of you have poured a beer a little too quickly and had it mostly turn to foam. I know I have. It's annoying to sit and wait for the foam to subside, or worse, to pour out the foam, wasting time and tasty beverage. Well, I've found a solution to my troubles in … [Read more...]
