I remember wrapping the $4 disposable Walgreens camera with OD green "hundred-mile-an-hour-tape." I knew if I was caught with it on any mission I would likely be kicked out of Ranger Battalion. Before our platoon left Bagram Airfield, I knew this day would live in the beating … [Read more...]
Leo Jenkins
JETBOIL Genesis Base Camp Stove
Editors Note: Professional dirtbag Leo Jenkins reviews and gives and exclusive look at Jetboil's new, Genesis Base Camp stove. Traveling on his way from Alaska to Argentina, Leo is somewhere in Central America cooking with the Jetboil Genesis Base Camp stove. Enjoy! The JetBoil … [Read more...]
How To Get Clean Drinking Water On The Road
It may seem counterintuitive, but when you live in a van down by the river, finding clean drinking water can be problematic. Sure, thousands of gallons rush by your four-wheel adventure machine every hour whilst parked in such close proximity to said river, but that doesn’t mean … [Read more...]
Prioritizing Sheepdog Tendencies | Medical Management
I took a poll a few weeks ago to which several hundred people replied. In the survey I inquired as to how many of my friends own firearms, the reason for owning them, and how much they spend annually on ammo, new weapons and accessories. The majority of my friends are … [Read more...]
Goal Zero | Solar Power for Off-the-Grid Travel
Editor Note: The Loadout Room's professional dirtbag and world traveler, Leo Jenkins, lays down his solar power setup for traveling from Alaska to Argentina. All with one major priority - keeping his beer ice-cold. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB5RMPfC7YA … [Read more...]
Traveler Gift Guide: Four Items Everyone Needs
Admittedly, I am an awful person to gift shop for. It has been my mission to achieve and maintain as minimal of a lifestyle as possible. Two years ago my father asked what I want for Christmas, insisting he get me something. At the time I was in the process of selling or giving … [Read more...]
Sea to Summit | Size Does Matter
“I promise, the size doesn’t matter, babe.” She says to me in that sweet, almost undetectable Canadian accent as we pack our vehicle. “Of course you say that now, but just wait, I promise you will like this smaller one better. You won’t have to cram it in like the one you’re … [Read more...]