The Loadout Room
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Halfway through the SFQC (Special Forces Qualification Course), I realized I had effectively utilized the ubiquitous Army issued FLC (Fighting Load Carrier) to its utmost potential and was left wanting. I could not efficiently carry my loadout as well as all my necessary comms equipment comfortably. The search was begun to uncover a more capable, […]
My experience with Danner boots began back in 2001 when the Acadia was the issued winter boot for all Rangers within the 75th Ranger Regiment. It didn’t take long for anyone to figure out they were far superior to the green “Jungle Boots” in almost every application. Since that time, I’ve toured the Danner factory as well as taken […]
Plenty of you reading this have served in the US Armed Forces and are all too familiar with the old MRE’s (meal, ready to eat). Plenty more have run into them during disaster operations or when someone pulls one out of a bag when out camping. The content of these sealed pouches has changed quite a bit […]
It has long been joked that the US military is fueled by caffeine and misanthropy. While not exactly the whole truth, there is no denying that if you’re reading this article on this website, you’re probably in the category of “massive caffeine consumer”. The fact is, the vast majority of Veterans, Law Enforcement and sportsmen enjoy their cup of morning […]
Buck Knives took their classic 112 line and breathed some new life into it with their 112 Ranger Pro version. It features a G10 handle and brushed nickel silver bolsters, and has a razor-sharp S30V clip point blade. As the video demonstrates, it comes with an impressive factory edge and is a solid option for […]
The Stargaze Recliner is a chair I originally covered at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. It took a while to get a media sample but it finally happened. This past summer, our family packed up the trusty Tundra and explored our state of Michigan. When space isn’t a big issue, we like to pack a few […]
This past summer we had our own USMC Veteran and current wildland firefighter Travis Pike perform an extensive testing cycle on the Propper International Series 100 boots. So when Propper International reached out and asked if I wanted to test out their 300 Series boots I knew that I was going to be testing a quality […]
“Holy crap,” was my first thoughts as I rifled through the Hackett Equipment Big Bertha Range Backpack. “I can fit anything and everything in here!” It is truly a massive range bag, impressive in both build and design quality. Unlike a standard range bag its a backpack design…but it’s not your go-to school backpack. The Big […]
Waterproof, Flexibile, Breathable and Lightweight. These are the four most important features to look for when selecting a waterproof shell. In my opinion at least. And the Interstellar Jacket from Outdoor Research delivers in all four of these categories. I’ve been an Alpine skier for all but 2 years of my life. Those first couple […]
Update: Approximately four weeks after publication of this article, the H16 Wave started to malfunction and became inoperable. I reached out to Olight to discuss the issues and they told me that they had not seen this type of issue before. Olight requested I return the light so they could look at the issue – […]
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