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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 […]
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 […]
(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 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, […]
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 […]
There are several essentials that a woodsman needs to have in order to survive long periods of time detached from society in the wilderness. One of these essentials is that of fire, which has been used as a tool for advancement since the earliest of inhabitants roamed the earth. It has helped feed tribes of […]
There are many USB power banks on the market for charging your mobile devices on the move. We’ve even reviewed several of them. There is even a phone case from Snow Lizard that we reviewed that contains an onboard battery and small solar panel for keeping the onboard battery pack topped off. Although that is […]
February in the frozen tundra of Northern Michigan and 115″ of snowfall can only mean one thing. Time for what has become my annual “puffy jacket” review. This month we’ll take a look at the Cold Forge Hoody from Black Diamond. I consider this jacket a solid middle weight when it comes to down insulated […]
We at Loadout Room are always looking for innovative products that are also built to last. We’ve had the opportunity to run a good amount of equipment from Grey Ghost Gear recently. While much of it has been overtly tactical in nature, this article focuses on a product that puts the “Grey” into “Grey Ghost […]
Photo courtesy of Tactical Life In his book “American Knives: The First History and Collector’s Guide,” author Harold L. Peterson put it best when he wrote, “In the history of American arms, three weapons stand out above all the rest: the Kentucky rifle, the Colt revolver and the Bowie knife.” Peterson went on to say, “Each […]
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