*Photos courtesy of Logan Winters The Cloudview Hammock is by far the best lounging hammock for your backyard or family car camping trip. Setup is much easier and quicker than those cumbersome hammocks with wooden or metal frames. Once you have the spreader bars installed on each side and get the hammock hung between two trees, the […]
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Spot X 2-way Satellite Messenger: Peace of mind in the backcountry
Anytime you travel to remote areas, communication is often compromised. It’s a concern I have wherever I may be. As a former Ranger, communication was paramount for a successful mission. Nothing has changed since those days except the technology. Even with modern smart phones, travel to countries with a limited network will render them useless. […]
GORUCK GR1: Brainchild of former Army Special Forces Sgt. Jason McCarthy
The GORUCK GR1 is the brainchild of former Army Special Forces Sgt. Jason McCarthy. After transitioning out of the military and going to college Jason fell back on an idea he had about a backpack that in his words “What lived on was the idea for a bag that you could use in Baghdad or […]
Turkey hunting essentials of 2019
As turkey seasons are opening across the country, I find myself packing for my second trip of the season. I was lucky enough to be a part of a group trip to Florida to hunt Osceolas and test a bunch of products new to the market. Some were new in 2018, others are probably just […]
Photo of the day: Packing like a digital nomad
This is my first duffel style bag, and I never really knew if it was a style I would enjoy. But as soon as I started packing it full of my clothes, I found it incredibly useful. You’re no longer constrained by having to pack your least essential items in the bottom with the more […]
Sportube: The safest way to travel with your ski equipment
Although winter is slowly winding down and spring on the horizon, there is still a ton of snowfall out west. We get a fair amount of snow here in Northern Michigan but dearly lack the terrain features to really enjoy alpine skiing. So we’re packing up and heading to Salt Lake City, Utah to make […]
5.11 Morale Pack: Memes will continue until morale improves
We here at Loadoutroom spend a lot of time testing equipment that people use in life-or-death situations. Serious gear used by military personnel, law enforcement and first responders. Every now and then it’s nice to take a break from the serious and indulge in the more lighthearted aspects of our industry. Such was the case […]
Grey Ghost Gear Debuts Magnificent BAR-5200 Modern Ruck
Grey Ghost Gear is proud to announce the release of its BAR-5200: the mightiest of modern rucks. The magnificent BAR-5200 pack is an excruciatingly well-designed evolution of the old military ALICE pack. It features many improvements – and of course more than a little GG flair. The BAR-5200 is constructed from 500 denier Cordura Nylon with reinforcing on the […]
Hoback Knives OSF Hero Series
Jake Hoback, of Hoback Knives, makes some absolutely fantastic knives. These are high end, premium grade blades for EDC. These are the kind of knives you can take to hell and back. The OSF, or open source folder, is one of the most popular. The knife is a simple design, but a very effective one. […]
Photo of the Day: Shredding late season powder in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah
A late season trip to the Wasatch Mountain range in Utah paid off in spades. Whenever you plan a ski trip this late in the season, you risk deteriorating conditions. Unless it’s March 2019. Utah’s Wasatch mountains have seen over 550″ of snowfall this season and the resorts we decided to ski averaged a base […]