The Loadout Room
Professional Gear Reviews
I’ve been through several different types of water bottles and water filter systems over the years. The water bottle can be somewhat of a debate to those in the survival community. Some prefer stainless steel over plastic for the sole purpose of being able to boil your water. For a while I carried a 32oz […]
Having a knife break when you most need it in a survival situation could lead to your demise. When it comes to survival knives I expect a lot. I baton my knives through trees, I pry pitch stumps apart and generally run them into the ground as I show at-risk DOD members how to survive […]
You can refer to the MSR MiniWorks water filter as “old faithful” due to its reliability, maintainability, and the abuse it has withstood the world over.
Sometimes we may find ourselves in a rock and hard place with little information on how to persevere. Say, you go out on an out-of-town excursion for some peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of life. On your way, your auto breaks down. To add to your predicament, the cell reception in […]
Another day, another chance to review whats new in products that matter to you.  Today I’m opening up a blade from Kershaw, the Rove.  It wasn’t too long ago I reviewed another Kershaw knife, the Westin.  I mention this because I can immediately spot a few similarities and given how highly I think of the Westin, […]
Recently a friend of mine called me to ask some advice on gear. Specifically, he was planning a 3 day hike with his two kids (adult aged kids), and wanted to make sure he wasn’t forgetting anything essential. Their hike would entail sleeping out each night, and having to pack everything they were going to […]
During international travel, I needed reliable everyday carry gear that wouldn’t break the bank in the event it got lost or stolen. Here’s what I carried.
Winter has ceased its final death throes and Spring is moving in quickly. Â As such, the outdoor seasons are upon us! Â Its time to dust off your camping gear, repack your ruck and get ready to hit the trail. Â Below I’ll discuss my hiking and hunting loadouts. Boots: One of the most crucial elements to […]
Whether you find yourself on a camping trip, a hike in the mountains, or thrust into a survival situation, the one thing you can’t afford to go without for long is fire. Having the ability to create fire in any situation can be a matter of life or death, depending on your circumstances. Fiber Light, […]
I remember wearing a watch band compass during my Marine Combat Training back in the 90’s. As an infantryman it was necessary to always be aware of your location, direction of travel and reverse azimuth to find your way back. Our platoon Gunny gave us a quick down and dirty training session on using our […]
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