The Chest Rig is a easily recognizable piece of kit. What your mission, purpose and use will determine which chest rig is best for you. I personally use multiple brands and own variations ranging from the 1980s Soviet Chest rigs to the modern issued TAPs System and Blue Force gear slick chest rigs. Here […]
Gear
Adept NovaSteel Buckler: The Shield You Didn’t Know You Needed
There’s something primal about holding a shield, especially one designed with modern ingenuity like the Adept NovaSteel Buckler. For those of us who appreciate tactical gear that’s as functional as it is badass, this buckler hits all the right marks. It’s compact, durable, and has that ‘I can handle whatever comes my way’ vibe. So, […]
XGO Good to Go?
Summer is upon us in south Florida, and that means sweat – lots of it. Standard beach (and shooting range) attire here seems to consist mostly of sun shirts – those light & loose SPF tops that fishermen wear. Yeah…that doesn’t work for me. While they might ward off the UV rays and provide a […]
Best Boots for Combat Sim, Hiking and Military use?
Best boots for Combat sim, hiking, and general use? A lot of people have a favorite brand of boot when it comes to military service, camping experience or outdoor activities. I am one of those people. I have some recommendations, tips, as well as complaints. Here are a couple of options that range for […]
The Final Shot on the Anderson Frontline 16
“Parting is such sweet sorrow” Although the Bard was referring to the love between Romeo and Juliet it’s appropriate for my feelings today as I’m bidding a fond farewell to a rifle we’ve been testing on multiple range trips lately, the Anderson Frontline 16. Vincent’s original comment in my first article was echoed by numerous […]
Gimme Shelta!
I’ll admit it – I’m a hat guy. Historically they’ve mostly been baseball cap-style hats, my two favorite being a ‘dad hat’ I picked up in Amsterdam and a Legacy brand one that I bought on Kauai – that one is so broken in you can barely see the chicken logo anymore. But having lived […]
Different Battle Belt and Duty Belt Setups
Working in a Military, Security, or combat sim setting? Lets get your belt squared away. Here I have some recommendations and prices to assist you along your way setting up a duty belt. Here are a few of my go brands for working with the National Guard and as a Private Security Officer. Security Belt […]
Are YOU Prepared?
Fourteen earthquakes of 6.0 or greater magnitude since June 1st, (and many smaller ones), the 7th named storm of 2024 is another Category 3 hurricane, major flooding this year in the northeast, a very contentious election year, wildfires, cyber hacking is at an all-time high including threats to our infrastructure and transportation grids. Wars in […]
Making Ends Meet
Welcome a new writer to the LoadoutRoom, Sean Northrop! Looking at the title, it might make you think of a time when you’ve had to make the best out of a bad situation. We’ve all done it at some point to get the job done. For example, taking a strap off a less used piece […]
The BC-201: Bear Creek Arsenal’s Precision Powerhouse in .22 LR
Shooting a good .22 semi-auto rifle can be one of life’s great pleasures, especially if you’re with family and/or friends, it’s simple pure fun. That’s what we found with the BC-201 from Bear Creek Arsenal, it’s fun to shoot and it’s a straight, precise shooting little rifle. When it comes to precision shooting, Bear Creek […]