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In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking about protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays while you’re out on the hunt for a good time. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer found in the United States, with an estimated one in five Americans contracting it at some point in […]
Ever since the announcement of Sig’s new P365 micro compact pistol, I’ve eagerly anticipated its arrival. At SHOT Show, I had the pleasure of handling the pistol at the Sig Sauer booth but missed the opportunity to shoot it on Range Day. Apparently, Sig Sauer has their own range day and doesn’t participate in the […]
Contrary to the many misconceptions about tourniquets that took hold throughout the 90’s and early 2000’s, having a good quality tourniquet in your kit is an absolute must. When it comes to life saving gear, it’s tough to beat the bang for your weight-carrying-buck offered by tourniquets like RATS. In this edition of Rad on Gear, […]
One concealed carry option available to women is carrying in one’s purse (I suppose it’s also an option for those trendy “man purses,” if you’re fashion forward enough to sport one…). For ladies like my mother, who can’t imagine going anywhere without one of their helpful handbags glued to their side, purse carry could be […]
The EX Performance Stock is a Perfect Pairing on the VR80 I love my VR80 shotgun but I didn’t love the OEM stock and handle. Adaptive Tactical provided me a solution that was more than just aesthetics. EX Performance Adjustable Stock The EX Performance Adjustable Stock from Adaptive Tactical comes with a non-slip vented rubber […]
In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking shades–and not just because they’re fashionable. Protecting your eyes from the sun’s rays is important, especially in highly reflective environments like ski slopes or on the water. There’s no shortage of good eye-wear brands out there, and this time, Rad’s putting a pair of Pit Viper […]
If you really want to know what gear works in the real world, there’s not better way to find out than to ask the folks that are really using it. In this episode of Rad on Gear, Rad bumps into a family hitting the trails together and talks to them about their Cotopaxi backpack to […]
Editors note: This is an excerpt from the book, “COMSEC: Off-the-Grid Communications Strategies for Privacy Enthusiasts, Journalists, Politicians, Crooks, and the Average Joe,” by Justin Carrol and Drew M. Make sure to check the bottom of the piece for a direct link to purchase this book from Amazon! CHAPTER 1 (CONTINUED): THE INSECURITY OF SMS […]
The easiest way to load magazines New to the lineup of products from MagPump is the MagPump Pro Series. The MagPump pro is capable of handling large capacity, high-frequency magazine loading for 9mm and AR-15 magazines. The two new magazine loaders are a hybrid of the already trusted and loved MagPump models. The Pro offers […]
Here at the Loadout Room, we love a good knife–and Rad is no exception. This time, he’s out on the trails of Utah logging some miles and carrying a handmade sheep-hoof style blade from Ibex Ironworks. Ibex Ironworks is a veteran owned company that builds their knives by hand, so you’ll have to go straight […]
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