If you don’t know Tim Kennedy by now, get acquainted. Tim Kennedy is currently serving as an active duty Green Beret but is probably best known for his time competing in Strikeforce and the UFC. As a fighter, Tim is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and was a middleweight contender who has stepped toe-to-toe […]
Watch: What exactly is heat treatment for knives?
The most important aspect about a knife is the quality of the heat treatment it went through. I explained heat treatment in my review of Esee Knives because I believe their heat treatment process is second to none, but thought it would be useful to give it its own article. Not exactly sure what heat treatment […]
Watch: The best automatic watch under $100 and first watch recommendation
Whether you are a military servicemember, law enforcement officer, or just an EDC enthusiast, you probably own a watch. Owning a watch is a tradition that dates back multiple centuries, a tradition that the military actually played a major hand in influencing, and a tradition that still continues today in the world of digital technology. Your […]
Watch: Nate Weber, the Green Beret in the 2018 Winter Olympics
Meet Nate Weber, a bobsledder for Team USA in the 2018 Winter Olympics. What makes his story unique? Sergeant First Class Nate Weber is an active duty Green Beret. He has deployed to Africa and Afghanistan and during that time he has trained in order to vie for the opportunity to represent Team USA in […]
Watch: Travis Haley illustrates the gross motor skill reload with the AK
Here’s a secret, we like guns here at The Loadout Room. Unfortunately, there is a myriad of pseudo-experts in the gun community. We’ve all come across them at one point or another; they usually disguise their nonsense with technical terminology in order to sound more legitimate and lure more listeners. They are unlike those with […]
Watch: Putting the Glock through extreme use until meltdown
Glocks are some of the most popular handguns on the market. Countless military units, law enforcement agencies, and gun enthusiasts all use Glocks. Yet for all of the fanfare and praise that people have for Glock, there is also much discontent. Regardless of how you think about Glocks, whether you hate them or love them, […]
Hillsound Equipment | Armadillo LT Gaiters
Minor inclement weather should never deter your adventuring. Let nature thin out the crowds and enjoy a little more peace of mind. Winter conditions call for additional gear to accommodate for increased hazards, but you can still hit your favorite trails as long as they don’t get too extreme. A piece of equipment that sometimes gets […]
Gerber MP400 Compact Sport | A convenient multi-tool
Gerber was without a doubt the most popular multi-tool brand while I was in the military. Chances were if I saw a Gerber, it was probably one of their Multi-Plier 600 models. I’m sure one reason was that the shelves of every AAFES store on the installation were littered with Gerber products, but they also […]
Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra | Extra traction for hitting winter trails
Winter is here and with it a varying degree of weather depending on where you live. For the average outdoor enthusiast, it might mean that their local hiking trails are closed or limited due to snow and other winter conditions. Barring any local agency restrictions, having a little adverse weather doesn’t mean you can’t continue […]
Spyderco Para 3 | A worthy compact EDC knife
One of the most popular and recognizable knives from Spyderco is their Para Military 2. Nearly a decade has passed since its first release, but the PM2 remains as popular as ever. It is because of its popularity that Spyderco released their Para 3, a new but reminiscent variant of the PM2 and the Military […]