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Loadout Room writer Nick Betts on using Uber in Mexico with a few simple tips on personal safety. He draws on his experience from doing close protection work for celebrities and DoS personnel domestically and abroad in high threat environments. “There are a number of things I do to ensure safety. Sit behind the driver, always. Also, talk to him […]
Traveling around the holidays is generally pure hell. The stress of seeing family, the long lines, and the delays all come together to create the perfect storm of travel nightmares. This year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that about 33 percent of all Americans will travel for the December holidays, which is more than four percent […]
Three things that kept us warm at Overland Expo East. Outdoor Research Illuminate Hoody, delicious Black Rifle Coffee and a pair of Hydro Flask 12oz coffee mugs. The Loadout Room thanks you for the support!
Rumpl makes some of the warmest, coziest blankets around. For a couple of years now, our family has become a total convert. From the original puffy blanket to the Sherpa, Beach Shammy Towels and now the Ground Cover. Often times while at a concert, picnic, camping or just a day at the beach, we find […]
Traveling this holiday season? If you’re anything like me, I feel more comfortable knowing I can still carry a few items for safety and personal protection when traversing the airports and commercial airlines. Over the years of being a gear guy and traveling for my job, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t when it […]
Recently, I published an article on the Rigid Insert Panel – MOLLE (RIP-M) from Grey Man Tactical. This product answered all my requirements for securing gear to the seat back of my Toyota Tundra. Items I need to keep organized for quick access while Overlanding. And it performed as advertised on my recent trip to […]
I’m a traveler, adventurist and part-time explorer. Well, at least that’s how I see myself. Whether traveling to foreign countries or domestically, having the proper luggage remains a key factor. Unfortunately, there is no “one-size-fits-all” luggage. Because of this, the storage area under my stairs is chalked full of various sized bags for different missions. […]
The Yeti Tundra has been an icon in the outdoor market for a decade now. With its “ice for days” capability, it has become an essential item on our Overland adventures. Easily maintaining the initial 20-pound ice load for 4+ days, we have utilized these coolers all over the place. The Yeti Tundras do a […]
Osprey is a technical pack manufacturer whose roots trace back to 1974.  Osprey has produced quality packs for decades and has now established itself as one of the premier leading manufacturers in the outdoors industry.  These days you won’t be able to hike a trail anywhere without seeing someone rocking an Osprey on their back. One […]
I always find it an interesting study when a company is named after something historical, whether a person or a group. Sometimes it’s a catchy gimmick, sometimes it’s a true ethos that the brand lives and dies by. In this case, today’s review item is the Cannae Sarcina Rally Pack. The company name takes its […]
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