The Loadout Room
Professional Gear Reviews
The gun question: does a prepper need a gun? And if they do, what kind should they buy? I’ve been asked this more times than I care to count. The responses to this question are as varied as the people answering it. Camp AR15 versus camp AK47, team semi-auto against team revolver. In my opinion, it isn’t as simple as what kind […]
Few knives impress me, most that do are fixed blade knives because they have proven time and time again that they won’t break and are always there when I need them. My work as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Specialist in the USAF has led me to many interesting situations. For many of these […]
I have owned several folding knives that became favorites for various reasons. Sometimes it is a functional feature, other times aesthetic. With Emerson’s CQC-7BW it all boils down to that incredible chisel ground ‘B’ blade and Tanto style point. It wraps everything I want out of a blade into one – durability, design, and function. […]
Ok, let’s get the name Douchebags out of the way early. I chuckle every time I say it and apparently every time I type it too. It’s a funny name and I guarantee you’ll never forget it. So I’d call it marketing genius and nothing else. I was fortunate enough to get a sample of […]
I’ve been fortunate to get my hands on some very great products from Exotac lately, and one of them is the tinderZIP. The tinderZIP is a two-in-one product that is perfect for the outdoorsman or prepared individual. Known for their fire starting products, Exotac keeps coming up with some pretty cool stuff. The tinderZIP is […]
Minor inclement weather should never deter your adventuring. Let nature thin out the crowds and enjoy a little more peace of mind. Winter conditions call for additional gear to accommodate for increased hazards, but you can still hit your favorite trails as long as they don’t get too extreme. A piece of equipment that sometimes gets […]
I have carried a Gerber multi-tool for many years and still do so I was excited to check out their StrongArm fixed blade. I got to test it in the field through a couple of training operations and it withstood everything from opening MREs to some light bushcraft in the form of shelter construction. To […]
Knife sharpening is an essential skill that is necessary to be considered a true outdoorsman. The Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener is a surprisingly user-friendly platform. Changing the guards to match the style of your blade is done by just pulling the guard off from the top of the machine, and replacing belts is […]
The D-BAG by Q -BLUE is the company’s solution to the market of discreet weapon’s cases. The case was designed via a collaboration with Blue Force Gear. The case seems to be an evolution of the now discontinued line of Blue Force Gear Dapper cases. I have owned the BFG 28″ Mk18 case for several years. […]
Although I am very biased towards the LBT 6094 as my “do everything” carrier, I realize that sometimes there is a need for a much lighter carrier. Last year I was issued a Crye Precision LV-MBAV and it fit the bill perfectly. It is an extremely lightweight carrier. This carrier was made famous by pictures […]
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