The Loadout Room
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I always enjoy the opportunity to test and review Stanley products, because they make some of the most reliable camping products in the industry. Their Compact Cook Set is just another example of quality that will last you for a lifetime. To start, my favorite part of the Stanley Compact Cook Set is just how […]
There’s no better feeling than getting out in the woods and spending some quality time in nature. Regardless of what you’re doing, there’s always room for a good cup of coffee. Making it and keeping it hot, however, can be a real challenge if you don’t have the right equipment. The good folks at Stanley […]
When we engage in outdoor activities, whether it be camping with the family, surfing in Mexico, or hunting for our favorite wild game, we often have to make hard choices about what gear to take and what to leave at home. During these excursions and adventures there are necessities that we have to bring along, […]
There are few things more enjoyable and relaxing as getting out into the outdoors. Camping is obviously one of the best ways to experience this as you are immersing yourself in the wilderness around you. What’s more enjoyable than smoothing it out in the woods? If you ask me, I’d say drinking while you do […]
The Twinn Tarp by Gossamer Gear is one of the best ultralight tarps I’ve come across in a while. I’ve used a standard sil nylon tarp for a while, but wanted to push into the ultralight arena. The Twinn Tarp weighs a total of 8.5 ounces and packs down super small (smaller than a Nalgene […]
Truck Camping 101 | Part 2 | Portable Power –Â Goal Zero Yeti 150 In a previous article, I discussed a great solution for portable lighting while truck or car camping. To keep those lights burning, a source of power is required. What better company to find portable power, solar and lighting solutions from than Goal […]
Truck Camping 101 | Part 1 | Portable Lighting – Goal Zero Light-A-Life 350 Once and a while, you just need to leave the daily grind in the rear view mirror and unwind. For some, strapping a pack full of lightweight gear on your back and hiking into the wilderness will do the trick. For […]
Yeti has become synonymous with over engineering in the rugged cooler segment. And that’s a good thing. From the bear resistant Tundra coolers to the latest in soft sided coolers. Yeti is at the cutting edge of cool. The Loadout Room has done reviews on the Tundra, Hopper 20, Hopper Flip 12, Ramblers and even […]
Seattle, WA – Nikwax, the global leader in aftercare products for outdoor performance gear and apparel, has celebrated its 40th year by carbon balancing the entirety of its operations since 1977. Since 2007, the brand has been working with World Land Trust to offset its yearly emissions, as well as going back and offsetting each year […]
Now that summer is upon us, the desire to get outdoors and enjoy nature is high on my list. Hiking, backpacking and camping are all things my family enjoys. And when German backpack manufacturer Deuter asks me to review their ACT Lite, I jump at the opportunity. Having carried my weight in the Ranger Regiment, […]
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