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 […]
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Yeti Hopper Two 30 | Next Evolution in Coolers
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 […]
Nikwax Becomes the First Company in the World to be Carbon Balanced Since its Founding
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 […]
Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 Backpack
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, […]
Scrubba Tactical Washbag | Quick Look
Keeping clean while on the move whether on a deployment, travelling for business or stalking game is always a logistical consideration. You can pack more clothes, you can be O.K with stinking like a primate OR you can check out portable wash devices such as Scrubba’s Tactical Washbag. Combining a polyether bag with a flexible […]
Vanquest Gear Insulated Water Bottle | Beat The Heat
Summer is upon us and the sun’s incessant heat is piling up in the triple digits. You can choose to become a hermit until fall, or plan ahead with the proper equipment to win the day and enjoy summer. Such a piece of gear is this 32 oz insulated water bottle from Vanquest. Agua es […]
Fenix HL23 | A Lightweight Rugged Headlamp
Headlamps have always been a necessary part of gear in my opinion for the great outdoors. From my deployments to places like Afghanistan, Djibouti and the UAE I’ve always carried an kept a headlamp on me. I like the ability to have free hands, and a lot of times it is a complete and total […]
Outdoor Retailer 2017 | Nemo Stargaze Recliner
When it comes to portable camp chairs, there are currently 2 distinct types. Those cheap $19 nylon/canvas units from the sporting goods store that implode when you sit in them. And the more robust upright types that don’t really fold into anything I’d consider portable. Having owned both, I was excited to see what the […]
REI Trail 40 Backpack | A Sturdy Daypack
With the assortment of daypacks on the market, choosing the right one to fit your needs can be daunting. The REI Trail 40 shines and at a reasonable price.
Going Light | Trekking Pole Tent from NEMO
If there is one area to invest in decreasing the weight on your shoulders and increasing usable space, it’s upgrading your tent, sleeping bag, and pad.