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It’s 0’dark-whatever, and you’ve just been alerted that all civilians need to evacuate the city immediately; you cannot bring your suitcase, as it will slow you down and there is limited room in the evacuation vehicle. You will also want to have some key items with you for the duration like your dopp kit, first-aid […]
I remember a day when an airline traveller could bring two check bags plus a carry on for free. And the allowable weight of the check bags were somewhere in the neighborhood of 75 pounds. Now that airlines charge for all check bags, with a few exceptions, the carry-on bag has become the new hot […]
If you have been reading the Loadout Room’s mission items, you might have noticed a theme of late, some call it being the grey man, some call it low profile operations, non-permissive, or it is just a way of life by blending into the environment. If you travel to NY City or any major metropolitan […]
Tip #1 – When staying in a slightly shady country, try to get a spot closest to the U.S. Embassy. As soon as you arrive, write down the address and phone number to the place you stay and the U.S. Embassy. Then, from your location, walk to the embassy and only write down the turns […]
Four items to help light your way, sleep like a baby, stay hydrated, and record your adventure.
There are many USB power banks on the market for charging your mobile devices on the move. We’ve even reviewed several of them. There is even a phone case from Snow Lizard that we reviewed that contains an onboard battery and small solar panel for keeping the onboard battery pack topped off. Although that is […]
November 1, 2017 – Bonner, Mont (USA) – Planetary Design launches the new, patent-pending Brü-Stop™ French press technology. This innovation solves two of the main challenges of French pressed coffee: preventing an “over-brewed” taste caused by over-extraction, and keeping grounds out of your coffee. The Brü-Stop™ press features a precisely placed barrier plate that hovers […]
[Dover, NH] – Ever since chairs were first created about five thousand years ago, people have been continuously improving upon comfort and form. And today, NEMO Equipment, Inc. announces a step-change in comfort with the introduction of the first ever portable swinging and reclining camp chair. The Stargaze™ Recliner is a suspended engineered chair that allows the […]
Truck Camping 101 | Part 6 | Keeping equipment dry – Yeti Panga 75 Inclement weather can rain on your parade at any point while living in the outdoors. Being prepared with the proper equipment can make a potentially miserable situation better. Having served in the 2nd Ranger Battalion and lived in the Pacific Northwest […]
They call it the Air because of its weight; it weighs damn near nothing when you hold it in your hands. The second thing you’ll notice right out of the box is the head strap. All the other headlamps that I own, all have an elastic stretchable strap that hold the lamp secure to your […]
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