Clint ‘Lint’ Bunting is taking ultralight backpacking to the next level. I’ve always been one myself to minimize what I carry on my back in order to maximize the experience. After watching what Lint carries on all his extended length through hikes, it really makes you think about what you carry. Is it really that […]
Knife Sharpening Tools | The Lansky Puck
I’ve tried most of the more elaborate table top sharpening systems, but always find myself going back to a good ole simple sharpening stone. For a while I have been using the credit card sharpening stone by Dia-Sharp. I’ve owned the Lansky Sharpening puck for a while too, but I rarely took it out of […]
Recycled Firefighter | Truckie Small Zippered Gear Pouch
There seems to be an endless supply of EDC pouches, gear pouches and other similar products available to purchase. Because of the saturated industry, It’s not often that a product in this category stands out. I’ve been on the hunt for a smaller pouch to minimize my toiletry bag when traveling. I’ve got a standard […]
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA Everyday Carry Flashlight
We’ve done several articles on EDC flashlights covering different brands. My personal favorite is the Streamlight ProTac series of lights. For a few years I’ve been carrying either the ProTac 2L or the ProTac 1AA as my everyday carry light. One of the advantages of the 1AA was the fact that it is powered by […]
Outdoor Retailer 2017 | Camelbak
Between my scheduled appointments today I decided to swing by Camelbak to see what was going on in the world of hydration. One of the newest packs out right now is the Camelbak Urban Assault which was just released a few months ago. I personally purchased that pack to use for this trip as my […]
Top 25 Best Selling Blades of 2017: #19 Steel Will Cutjack
The popularity of the new for 2017 Steel Will Cutjack isn’t hard to understand. It’s a sturdy, well-finished, everyday pocket knife with high-performance materials offered at an aggressive price. “Every component of the Cutjack is of the highest Steel Will quality,” Steel Will Knives’ Lee K. Aaron tells us. “The Cutjack series is built to last, but not […]
Outdoor Retailer 2017 | LifeStraw
We decided to stop by the LifeStraw booth today between appointments to see what was new in their market for 2017/2018. They are still killing it with the tried and true original LifeStraw which we have showcased on the Loadout Room as well as a few of their other products. LifeStraw Go Water Bottle LifeStraw […]
Outdoor Retailer 2017 | Black Diamond
We started our day off today with a meeting at the Black Diamond booth. First off I want to say it was great meeting our rep in person and putting a face to all the emails. We have showcased several Black Diamond products in the past for a good reason….their products excel at their intended […]
Video: Loadout Room meets up with NeoMag for Drill Day
We here at the Loadout Room have reviewed the minimalist NeoMag spare magazine pocket carry system more than once. I also had the pleasure to interview the owner a while back to find out more about the business and the product he produces. Needless to say we use and recommend this product to anyone who […]
Outdoor Retailer 2017 | Hobie Polarized Sunglasses
As part of our Outdoor Retailer experience this year we started with Hobie Polarized. Our goal is to bring new products and companies into the Loadout Room That we have not showcased before. Case in point; Hobie Polarized. At first I was a little leery of talking to another sunglasses company because we have showcased […]