For a majority of people, (myself included) a good quality first aid kit is usually not a priority because I am careful and nothing will happen to me. If I had a dollar for every time I have said that and have needed just even a band-aid, I could pay for this thing outright. The […]
Gear Reviews
Medical Preparedness: The AMK Tactical Field Trauma Kit
The AMK Field Trauma kit has been one of my more constant companions since I received it for review. Fortunately for me I haven’t had any emergencies or traumas to treat in the time I’ve had the kit. Unfortunately for you I can’t give a detailed description of how I stopped a sucking chest wound […]
Traveler Gift Guide: Four Items Everyone Needs
Four items to help light your way, sleep like a baby, stay hydrated, and record your adventure.
Darn Tough vs Smartwool | Which sock is best?
The importance of high quality socks cannot be stressed enough. When your feet hurt, are sore, fatigued or aching, the rest of your body (legs, back, shoulders and even your brain seem) to feel the resonating impact of each footfall! More than just the physical pain, you also experience mental and psychological discomfort, and as […]
SOG Voodoo Hawk Mini Tomahawk: A battlefield proven tool
“Let the enemy come till he’s almost close enough to touch, then let him have it and jump out and finish him up with your hatchet” – Ranger Robert Rogers (Roger’s Rangers Standing Order #19) Tomahawks and hatchets are battlefield tools that have stood the test of time. In the 75th Ranger Regiment, we primarily […]
Vasque Coldspark UltraDry boots: The all day lightweight and durable cold weather boot
Winter is upon us and that means cold, wet and snowy conditions. If you’re like me, you don’t let the weather conditions stop you from enjoying the outdoors. I really enjoy winter day hikes. The scenery is beautiful, it’s generally pretty quiet and there are no damn bugs out flying around. You do however need […]
Blackfoot River Ultimate Fishing Shirt | The American Outdoorsman
The American Outdoorsman, a clothing company based out of New York, has recently brought to market a sharp line of innovative garments. While visiting Outdoor Retailer in Utah, the Loadout Room met with this refreshingly young company to look over what they had cooking in the design pipeline. As well as what the company is […]
Eberlestock Gunslinger 2 Gen 1
(Article originally published on SpartanAT by Martin) Eberlestock has become known with the Gunslinger and Halftrack series. The Gunslinger is also often seen on pictures of the US Marine Corps in snipers. The first model is called Gunslinger GS05 and is still available. The Gunslinger 2 is now only available in Generation 2 on the […]
MinuteMan Adjutant Deluxe Review
Minuteman is likely best known for their high-end watches, and if you’ve heard of them you likely know how much they do for the veteran community. Before we dive into the Adjutant knife I want to remind folks that Minuteman watches donates 25% of their annual profits to veteran charities, including the Gary Sinise Foundation, […]
Which Multi-Tool is best | Gerber MP600 vs. Leatherman Kick
Like most large competing brands there are supports on each side of the aisle. Why one person favors one brand over another is not always so black and white. Not only is there functionality of a product but there is also a good deal of emotional points that support a person’s preference and opinion on […]