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The Hill People Gear Connor has been my day hiking pack since I reviewed it late last year. Reference my first impressions post for features and more pictures. Yes, I know I didn’t post a follow-up review on it. The initial post was more detailed than a typical “first look” would be and my view of […]
Hopefully winter is in the rear view mirror and spring right around the corner. With that in mind, it’s time to start thinking about warmer temperatures. Staying hydrated is important regardless of the season and Yeti has a cooler to haul your beverage of choice for every occasion. New for 2017 is a soft sided cube […]
Whether you’ve been hitting the books hard these last few months at school or putting in work at the office, you’re probably feeling like your next vacation can’t come soon enough. With spring right around the corner, now’s the time to treat yourself to a little break (or at least start planning for one). And […]
I recently went on a little weekend adventure with the dog, and although I thought it would have been a nice outing it turned out that I was up for a reminder of the very basics of any outdoor activity. I wanted to walk through the wooded areas near where I live, sort of like […]
One of the benefits of writing for The Loadout Room is the ability to test and review some of the industry’s newest and cutting edge products. Vertx has provided me with an interesting piece of kit that will appeal to the CIA, Executive Security, James Bond types. Designed for situations requiring the need to pack […]
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Dead Bird, Gendarmes, and the Spirit of Rescue David Reeder Arc’teryx gear of any line is expensive. Damned expensive — and there’s a reason for that. Not only do they use the best materials they can source (often developed in-house), they design everything with input from professionals whose lives literally […]
I’m always on the hunt for a good backpack that can fill the role of everyday carry and go-bag without screaming tactical in any way. I prefer a pack that can blend in with an urban environment, large city, or college campus. I also look for qualities such as being highly water resistant or even […]
The LifeStraw Mission faces off against the MSR AutoFlow in a water-filter battle for the ages.
If you are used to carrying your gear on your back while camping or hiking, you know that every inch of cargo space is precious, and every ounce of weight can feel like pounds. The problem that has always plagued explorers and adventurers is how to make our gear take up less space when it’s […]
I’ve been a long time owner and user of Princeton Tec Headlamps. They are affordable yet at the same time very robust. I’ve used a Princeton Tec EOS for several years now and it’s still going strong. We also have a review of the Princeton Tec QUAD Tactical Headlamp. Again that one has served our […]
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