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One of the things I miss about being an active duty Marine is the ingenuity of Marines. Marines are made to adapt and overcome. We evolve as the tides change. If you ever want to see real genius in play stick a Marine somewhere and deprive him one of the things all Marines need to […]
The world can be a scary place, and oddly enough the places it can be scariest are the most beautiful. I’ll never forget the sunsets in Afghanistan. I’ve humped through marshes and swamps just to get to a crystal clear spring. Anyone who hikes, humps, and enjoys the great outdoors will tell you there is […]
This lightweight summit pack is versatile enough to take to school, the gym, and up your favorite peak. When I was younger and working for the first time, I took my first paycheck and went to REI. I walked in and the only thing I felt like I could afford was one of the Flash […]
For those that like to travel light and far, there are often certain limitations that prevent them from doing so efficiently. One limitation is the weight of the bag used to carry their personal belongings, and the other is the disorganization that is usually seen when carrying a variety of items. The Gobi Gear SecSac […]
The Loadout Room’s professional dirtbag and world traveler, Leo Jenkins, lays down his solar power setup for traveling from Alaska to Argentina. All with one major priority – keeping his beer ice-cold.
Having trouble heating things up?  Made right here in the U.S. of A. from 100% recycled materials, 12 Survivors Fuel Disks (TS79001) will get your fire going up to 1000°F within 2 minutes. Submersible and waterproof, they’re guaranteed to heat up regardless of moisture, and will stay lit for 30-45 minutes or longer. With no […]
If you’re looking for an alternative to an expensive rain jacket, such as those produced by the big name brands, but don’t want to settle for the cheap Wal-Mart version, then look no further than Frogg Toggs‘ All Purpose Men’s Rain Jacket. Type of jacket: Rain jacket/outer shell for all outdoor activities, including outdoor firearm training courses. Colors available: Stone. […]
Watch as Loadout Room writer, Garand Thumb, goes over his updated gunfighter belt setup. To reference his older video from about a year ago, check it out HERE. *Photo courtesy of Garand Thumb Youtube Channel
Blade Brothers Knives is a small veteran-owned business in Ukraine that specializes in high quality knives designed for various combat applications. While they have a very wide selection to choose from, each with its own purpose, I will focus on the three that I chose to acquire. BB Knives was born from the war between […]
When I was growing up the fanny pack was possibly the worst fashion accessory ever only worn by ironic hipsters and my friend’s dad Steve who had an incredible collection of high white socks commonly worn with a fanny pack and sandals on vacation. Then I joined the Marines and noticed members of our STA […]
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