The Rab Ascender Pants are a great option for those seeking a soft-shell pant that will last multiple seasons and excel in a variety of conditions.
Gear Reviews
Turkey Hunting: Choosing a Call
Looking to get started turkey hunting? You’ll need calls and practice to bring them in. There are many choices on the market and here are your options.
Bergans of Norway Istinden Pack: Review
The Bergans Istinden pack will take you from the mountain base and back with awesome load-carrying capabilities and comfort.
Mammut Eigerjoch Down Jacket: Review
The Mammut Eigerjoch down jacket was designed and tested by world-class athletes and certified for the most extreme conditions on the planet.
Joe Watson Small Bowie Knife: Review
The stalwart Joe Watson Bowie knife will be your trustworthy companion whether you’re out on the town or out in the field.
SmartWool PhD Ultra Light Crew Socks: Review
SmartWool PhD Ultra Light Crew Socks provide increased performance and comfort while running, hiking, or while out on the street for a casual walk.
SOG Trident Elite: First Impressions
SOG has always been known for making an affordable-yet-durable knife. The SOG Trident Elite is perfect for daily carry and emergencies.
SOG Zoom Mini Folding Knife: First Impressions
Want a tough, American-made, assisted-opening pocket knife that comes with a lifetime warranty? Check out the SOG ZOOM Mini folding knife.
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed: First Impressions
We at the Loadout Room are all about a product’s versatility, myself included. I don’t want to use a so-called “one-trick pony.” The Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed falls far from that phrase. I had a chance to check out this ‘newer’ offering from Sierra Designs at the 2015 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, and have gotten my hands […]
Bowhunting: Day-Hunt Essentials
I prefer to have some vacation time set aside for bowhunting season. Unfortunately, sometimes I fail to harvest a deer during the “scheduled” time and have to keep trying on my days off. When I am not staying overnight, I refer to these hunts as day hunts. The goal is to get a full day of […]
