During my Emerson La Griffe review I was pleasantly surprised. In my experience, folding knives are small and made for the pocket. Fixed blade knives are large and hang off the belt. The Emerson La Griffe defies both expectations. It’s a fixed blade knife that goes on the belt but is small enough to pocket. In the […]
Gear Reviews
Omega Protective Concepts: ​Omega B-1 BLADE
I had been following Maury Abreu – founder and Chief Instructor of Omega Protective Concepts for awhile hoping to train combatives with him as he is a fellow New Jersey guy. Maury is a former Marine, Federal Corrections Officer, and contractor for the government. Last year Maury announced that he was offering his own combat […]
Bullfrog BF100 Bluetooth Music System | by Kicker
Readers may recognize the Bullfrog line by Kicker from a previous review I published on the BF200. I was so impressed with the sound and durability of this portable speaker that I wanted to try the smaller version for travel purposes. Measuring only 9 x 3.3 x 3.3″ and tipping the scales at 1.8 pounds, […]
Enjoy coffee on your next adventure with the Steel Toe Coffee Press from Planetary Design
If you’re like one of the many people who enjoy a great cup of coffee regardless of where you are, then look no further than the Steel Toe french press mug from Planetary Design. This is an absolutely awesome mug that every coffee lover should have. The 20oz mug is durably crafted, featuring a double […]
Vertx EDC Ready Pack: Versatile, daily use backpack
Since I received the Vertx EDC Ready pack I have used it in a wide variety of roles and it has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. I commonly find myself working out of my vehicle, carrying work home with me, or making the common weekend trips to do some activity and the EDC Ready […]
NIGHTSTICK Duty/Personal-Size Flashlight
NIGHTSTICK is a company I came across while searching for a cost-effective solution to carry on patrol every day. A common problem in any low-light situation is balancing the necessities of your lights power, size, and runtime. NIGHTSTICK’s solution to these issues resulted in the creation of the model NSR-9924XL.  Per NIGHTSTICK’s website: This […]
Gerber Outrigger: Designed to be your reliable daily carry knife
In the past several years, Gerber has seemed to redefine themselves with a growing line of products. This is a good thing for consumers that enjoy different products for a wide variety of uses. The Gerber Outrigger is a line of folding knives that are available in various sizes and styles. Under review is the […]
Loadout Room Approved EDC Knives
As you know there are a ton of choices out there when shopping for EDC knives. We have the advantage of testing and evaluating a lot of these knives in order to give you the reader an educated decision, so we have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn’t. I asked a […]
A Magazine Clip? They Do Exist! Recover Tactical Does it Again
This isn’t the catchphrase of your favorite anti-gun politician, but an actual product. I’m sure the marketing folks over at Recover Tactical had a good laugh about calling a product magazine clips. I know it gave me a smile. So what exactly is a magazine clip? Well it’s a clip that fits on your magazine. […]
Fresh water on the move with the Survivor Filter Squeeze Kit
The Survivor Filter is a great piece of gear for any outdoor adventure, vacation, or emergency preparedness kit. Most people are surely familiar with popular water filter brands that are in a similar price range, but what I feel sets Survivor Filter apart from the rest is the ruggedness and durability of the product. The […]