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If you have been reading the Loadout Room’s mission items, you might have noticed a theme of late, some call it being the grey man, some call it low profile operations, non-permissive, or it is just a way of life by blending into the environment. If you travel to NY City or any major metropolitan […]
Having owned several Kershaw EDC knives designed by Ken Onion, I have a lot of trust in the higher-end products that Kershaw produces. However, in most cases you pay dearly for those quality American made knives, and for the average person looking to add a few quality options to their EDC it can be a pain-point. This […]
Tip #1 – When staying in a slightly shady country, try to get a spot closest to the U.S. Embassy. As soon as you arrive, write down the address and phone number to the place you stay and the U.S. Embassy. Then, from your location, walk to the embassy and only write down the turns […]
I first laid eyes on this new item from Yeti at Outdoor Retailer in July. Although 5 gallon buckets have been around for awhile, I had to take a closer look at the Yeti LoadOut 5 Gallon Bucket. Typical Yeti over engineering was evident as soon as I picked it up. Made from injection molded […]
Always have a backup to items that you could be potentially relying on for your survival. In the military we were issued the old school Lensatic compasses for our land navigation courses and field exercises. As an infantry Marine I needed to know how to navigate using a compass and map (No fancy GPS electronics). […]
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 […]
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 […]
Four items to help light your way, sleep like a baby, stay hydrated, and record your adventure.
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 […]
“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 […]
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