The Loadout Room
Professional Gear Reviews
As a former Ranger, security contractor and a full-time law enforcement officer, I am not a stranger to wearing body armor for long periods of time. After 15 years of wearing body armor I was getting sick of skin rashes and vest odor. I decided to research options to help increase comfort, reduce moisture, and […]
After many months of waiting for my Ops Core FAST Base Jump  Helmet to arrive, it finally did last week. I eagerly opened the box and found the following: FAST Bump Helmet with the Ops Core Black Helmet Cover/Protector. It is made from a neoprene -type material and offers some cosmetic protection for your new helmet.  When […]
As an active duty law enforcement officer, I am always in search of the perfect pair of gloves. I need the flexibility to manipulate my firearms, strong enough to protect my hands while searching cars, and the durability to withstand all environments. I stumbled across Mechanix gloves while looking for duty gear on LA police […]
A great pair of sunglasses are a must for the armed professional. It seems that the market has been dominated for years by the well-known brands such as Oakley and Wiley X. These brands are so successful because they’ve made great products and have developed a sort of cult following within the military and law […]
Lots of different chest rigs vie for our attention. There are many great ones out there, Haley Strategic D3CR, Mayflower Gen IV, and the Spiritus Systems Micro chest rig just to name a few. Each excels in some way or another. Coming from a different corner of the world we have Bou Tactical Gear with […]
Since Afghanistan, the Canadian Forces have been testing various replacements for their current issue assault vest. Our current vest can hold a grand total of 4 AR magazines, and barely has any modularity (except for the side pouches which can be changed). The problem is with the CF, it has used some sort of weird Velcro and tab […]
What’s up guys. Today we will be looking at the Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II headlamp/helmet light. This little light is a solid piece of equipment for anyone from outdoor enthusiast to astronauts. When I first saw this light and received it, I was very skeptical of the design, toughness and lumens. Surprisingly this light is […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life An enterprising high school senior in South Carolina has introduced Tactical Lites—a new line of innovative, rugged gloves with removable LED lights designed for military, first responders and workers. Visit the newly-launched kickstarter page to contribute to this project. RELATED STORY: Getting a Grip – The Top 13 Tactical Gloves High schooler and entrepreneur Cade Cassidy […]
In the following video I take some time to go over the most basic of concepts when relating to tactical eye protection. Several difference manufacturers are talked about but invariably I left out your favorites. Feel free to comment with the eye protection that you prefer or would recommend.
Suppressors get hot, brass scalds the skin and the ever present danger of IED’s has made heat resistant and flame retardant fabrics a necessity in today’s highly volatile field of combat. There is no shortage of clothing that is flame retardant. However I’ve yet to find one that has longevity and can survive harsh environments […]
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