If you haven’t checked out book 1 of 100 Deadly Skills then you need to remedy that NOW. This first book covers many skills for personal protection whether you’re a normal dude working a 9 to 5 job, a world traveler or you’re an operative for one of the 3 letter agencies. There are many practical skills […]
The Dopp Kit: A Necessity for Every Man
The term Dopp Kit confuses a lot of people, but when it comes down to it, it’s just a bag to keep accessories organized when traveling, such as toiletries and other smaller items. Where did the term Dopp kit come from? Dopp kit is a term particularly in use in the US for toiletry bags. The name […]
State and Liberty Clothing: Athletic fit, performance fabric dress clothes
I’m a big fan of the TV series Suits. The main character, Harvey Specter, is known for his confidence, tenacity and sometimes arrogance. Harvey does not worry about what others think of him, In fact, most of the time, he uses that negativity as an advantage against them. One common thread you’ll see through the […]
Recycled Firefighter Battalion 24 Hour Backpack
I have been rocking the Recycled Firefighter Battalion 24-hour backpack for a few months now and am really liking it. The pack is simple and streamlined making it an easy choice as a backpack for traveling, your daily commute or if you’re a digital nomad on the move constantly. Take a look at the following video for […]
A quick look at the Hoback Knives Hero Series Marine
Hoback Knives is a brand we are now taking a closer look at on the Loadout Room after our initial impressions of the MK Ultra we recently reviewed. The Hoback Knives Hero Series are nothing short of works of art. Although they are really nice looking blades they are meant to be used as tools, […]
Team Multicam: Naval Special Warfare Veteran, Kyle Defoor
Photo courtesy of Defoor Proformance Facebook page I’ve had the privilege of training with Kyle Defoor in his 2 day pistol course. The skills and tactics that he teaches are second to none. With his vast knowledge of tactics, firearms, and combatives you’ll go away having learned something that you can put to use within your own […]
Is the AR-15 an effective weapon for civilians to use against domestic terrorism?
With attacks on our homeland, we have the responsibility to defend it against all threats foreign and domestic. Politicians and mainstream media are both labeling these weapons anything but what they are. I have personally used these style rifles in the defense of my country and now as a veteran. In the hands of a […]
Combat hunter tracks prey: 3rd Recon Marines learn techniques of a predator
The Marine Corps Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa Japan had to be one of my favorite deployments. Learning how to operate and survive in a jungle environment is vastly different than a desert or woodland environment. There are also threats native to the jungle that you must be aware of. I remember attending a […]
How to travel with one backpack
These photos and post were taken from Kyle Defoor’s Facebook page. Like I’ve said before, I’ve trained with Kyle and have been following him for several years now. Kyle has a lot of experience with most types of gear and clothing, especially when it comes to travel and shooting. I’ve adopted some of Kyles methods […]
New Crate Club products and a quick SHOT Show recap
The Loadout Room team is back from SHOT Show and mostly recovered. Looking forward to some new partnerships and new products showing up on our site. Once the dust settles from all the vendors getting back into the swing of things, we’ll be getting a steady flow of new products to show you guys and […]