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For some time now I have been looking for a new low profile weapon to take the place of much bulkier fixed blade knives I usually carry. I’ve had my eye on the SOB Puncher as an option and conveniently enough I ended up receiving one for review. The SOB Puncher is a push dagger […]
Camping, hiking, and exploring have always been part of my life. In my youth, I loved the challenge of packing light and staying out for extended periods of time. Only bringing the bare essentials. Well, the challenge portion of my adventures have shifted to an enjoyment phase. I still love an adventure, but I prefer […]
“Everyman should carry a knife” – CSM Albert Morace, Special Forces, USA. That statement holds true. I was 5 or 6 when my uncle gave me my first Swiss Army pocket knife. Since then, my requirements have changed immensely and so have the folders of today. I base my choice of folders on a few […]
When people say that cheap gear is cheaply made, they are typically correct. However, LUCI is the benchmark for the exception to that vernacular . The LUCI Outdoor by MPOWERD is the most pragmatic piece of field gear that I own. It is a self contained, inflatable, waterproof and solar-powered little engine that could. I […]
Shockingly enough this is the first Spyderco I’ve ever owned. Part of me has always wanted to try one, especially after see fellow Loadout Room writers Scott and Rex review Spyderco knives. Finally, I got lucky enough for an opportunity to review the Spyderco Bradley folder 2, a large and capable folding knife. The first thing that catches your […]
I always enjoy the opportunity to test and review Stanley products, because they make some of the most reliable camping products in the industry. Their Compact Cook Set is just another example of quality that will last you for a lifetime. To start, my favorite part of the Stanley Compact Cook Set is just how […]
There’s no better feeling than getting out in the woods and spending some quality time in nature. Regardless of what you’re doing, there’s always room for a good cup of coffee. Making it and keeping it hot, however, can be a real challenge if you don’t have the right equipment. The good folks at Stanley […]
The general public is beginning to realize something that First Responders and Military personnel have known for a long time. That “something” is the fact that sometimes you cannot maneuver on, or even engage the enemy and that your best option may be to take cover and begin the triage of casualties. A common trend […]
“Want to see a dead person?” My translator casually asked me during my last day working at a rural medical clinic in Haiti after the quake. “How do you know he’s dead?” I asked seriously. My Haitian translator considered this question for a while, “Well… he isn’t moving much”. I booked it the half mile […]
Written by Brandie Meisner (wife of author Erik Meisner) The Women’s Cirrus Pant by 5.11 Tactical claims a “a flattering fit and great flexibility for everyday wear”. But women’s pants can be tricky. Can 5.11 pull off the delicate balance of fit & function? Sometimes, my husband Erik thinks I’m crazy. I think it’s normal. […]
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