Your biggest injury threat in the backcountry is trauma. Wild Hedgehog has created a simple medical kit stocked with the basic and necessary items to stop a bleed, splint a fracture, or clean a wound.
My Four Backpack Essentials from NEMO Equipment
NEMO Equipment has always been know for pushing innovation in the outdoor industry. Check out the four NEMO products that travel in my pack 90% of the time.
Survive Outdoors Longer (SOL) Escape Bivvy
A while back, I had the pleasure of meeting up with one of my old buddies from Ranger Battalion. We thought, “Hey, it’s Veterans Day; let’s go to the woods, drink some whiskey, and talk about the good ol’ days!” No harm in that, right? I knew there was a cold front moving in, but […]
The Oakley Breach Range Bag
What are you currently using as a range bag? Save time, space, and organize your gear with a bag made for the range. Check out the Oakley Breach Range Bag.
The Best Titanium Folding Spork?
Sometimes lightweight can go too far. See how the Sea to Summit Titanium Folding Spork holds up against the other full size utensils on the market.
Duckworth – The Working Man’s Wool
Duckworth’s wool is grown, spun, knit, and sewn in the US. Check out some history and our review the Duckworth Maverick Snorkel Hood. Is it the best merino yet?
Zero Tolerance Knife 0566
The Zero Tolerance Knife 0566 was designed in collaboration with Rich Hinderer and follows his and ZT’s standards of overbuilt, tough, and dependable.
Gerber Bear Grylls Fire Starter
Note: I would like to introduce a new guest writer to The Loadout Room, Andrew Ready. Andrew (AJ) Ready served in 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. Since graduating Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE level C) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he has been testing and improving his survival and outdoor skills. AJ spent over seven years of his […]
Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger | Portable Power
Since 2009, Goal Zero has been changing the way people get power to their electronics and homes in the backcountry. The Flip 10 Recharger follows this tradition in a compact and lightweight package. This small device holds a single charge for your smartphone, fitness tracker, rechargeable headlamp, or GPS watch. The Goal Zero Flip 10 […]
A Ranger and Paramedics Guide to Warm and Dry Feet
Tired of cold and wet feet? Follow these simple tips and gear advise to keep your feet happy and healthy no matter the terrain or temperature.
