Scott Witner

Scott Witner is the Editor of The Loadout Room and handles product sourcing for both Crate Club and Cuna Dog. He is a former Marine Corps Infantryman with 2ndBn/8th Marines and was attached to the 24th MEU(SOC) for a 6 month deployment to the Mediterranean. He has completed training in desert warfare at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center, mountain warfare and survival at the Mountain Warfare Training Center and attended the South Korean Mountain Warfare school in Pohang.

V Development Group Megingjörð concealed carry belt

I’ve been a concealed carrier for several years now and have always carried AIWB. Finding the right belt to support this carry method can be somewhat of a challenge. It’s easy to sink alot of hard earned cash into several belts until you find one that not only supports and conceals your firearm, but offers […]

Loadout Room photo of the day | 26th MEU Maritime Raid Force Qatar Sniper Live Fire

QATAR A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marines fires a M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System while conducting a marksmanship training exercise at a range in Qatar, April 22, 2013. Eagle Resolve is an annual multilateral exercise designed to enhance regional cooperative defense efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council nations and U.S. Central Command. […]

What is your Self-Defense Protocol?

What is your self-defense protocol when you leave your house? Are you prepared to react in low light or dark conditions? What do you carry on your person to aid in your defense? These are questions everyone should be asking themselves, especially with all the violence we’ve seen happen around the world. These personal defense […]

Loadout Room photo of the day | Methods of Entry

QUANTICO, VA, UNITED STATES A U.S. Marine attending the Methods of Entry (MOE) course, uses a torch to cut through steel during a practical application exercise aboard Quantico Va., Jan. 25, 2017. MOE teaches Marines advanced level skills on how to properly and effectively gain entry into buildings, structures and ships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo […]

Emerson Knives Aftershock!

I wanted to give you guys a quick look at the Emerson Knives Aftershock. Emerson Knives has just recently restocked this knife, so if you’ve had your eye out for an Aftershock, now is the time to get your hands on it. The Aftershock is your typical Emerson quality folder with outstanding ergonomics that latch onto […]

Triple Aught Design Bastion Hoodie: Quick look

I just received the Bastion Hoodie yesterday and was impressed the moment I put it on. Thanks to the new Polartec Power Fill insulation, the jacket retains all the warmth without all the bulk of traditional winter jackets. I wouldn’t say the jacket is an athletic fit, but there is no unnecessary bulk anywhere. More on […]

Loadout Room photo of the day | Striking at sunrise: 3/3 Kilo Marines perform platoon attacks during Enhanced Mojave Viper exercise

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE Lance Cpl. Clinton Bilbrey, a squad leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, takes a break after completing a platoon attack at Range 410A on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 8, 2011. The platoon-level attacks were part of the battalion’s 35-day […]

Loadout Room photo of the day | Navy SEAL winter warfare

MAMMOTH LAKES, CA, UNITED STATES Navy SEALs demonstrate winter warfare capabilities. Courtesy of DVIDS

Loadout Room photo of the day | Navy SEAL winter warfare

MAMMOTH LAKES, CA, UNITED STATES Navy SEALs demonstrate winter warfare capabilities. Courtesy of DVIDS

EXOTAC candleTIN Nano: Used for everything from warmth and cooking to light, safety and comfort

What we are taking a look at in this article is the smaller NANO size candleTIN made by EXOTAC. The Nano is a compact lightweight tea candle that provides 4 hours of burn time. Although these are small candles, they are very versatile and more than just a small candle. Let’s take a look at […]