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A toiletry bag is a must-have if you are traveling. I’ve spent at least half of my military career living out of a bag, and having a toiletry bag was a solid morale boost. At the end of the day, it’s just something to hold your toiletry’s and maybe some meds, but the ease of […]
A high-quality bag can easily serve a number of purposes in today’s hectic world. There are some people that use them to carry their daily essentials to and from work. Others choose them to store survival equipment for emergencies, such as those you find in a bug-out bag. If you’re like me, then you probably […]
Photography is a hobby of mine to supplement my outdoor adventures, and although it is impossible to capture all of nature’s grandeur in a photograph, it has definitely made my trips a more invigorating experience.  The trouble with most photographers on the trails or in the backcountry is deciding what gear they want to take […]
I’ve never been a fan of gift shopping and I look for any opportunity to make that process easier. My preferred method is to take care of as much as possible in one shot. 5.11 Tactical is a great spot to do that; they offer a wide variety of men’s and women’s clothing, footwear, gear […]
You’re out on an adventure and an alert is received that atmospheric conditions are about to fry your electronics. So, unless you have paid for the U.S. Government TEMPEST edition of your electronics, it’s a good thing you have your EDC EMP hank to shield your devices. Whether the alerts are from solar radiation, nuclear […]
The body armor industry has really exploded this year. In a short period of time, we’ve seen companies coming forward to meet the needs of civilians. Companies that realize this are producing armor that’s thinner, lighter, more capable and most importantly more affordable. I’ve started a project here at the Loadout Room to bring forward […]
The Problem As much as we’ve advanced as people the world is still a very violent and brutal place. It is true we do live in the safest time period in the history of man. How did we get there? We evolved as a society sure. We became more civilized, and more importantly, we advanced […]
It’s 0’dark-whatever, and you’ve just been alerted that all civilians need to evacuate the city immediately; you cannot bring your suitcase, as it will slow you down and there is limited room in the evacuation vehicle. You will also want to have some key items with you for the duration like your dopp kit, first-aid […]
Simple, compact, and handy are the best ways to describe the Uncle Mike’s Range Bag. This moderate sized bag is made from Ripstop nylon for increased durability and nylon is already water-resistant. This range bag is best suited for handgun shooters who want a single bag to tote everything. It perfectly accommodates a full-sized handgun, […]
As a thank you to all our readers for all the support over this last year and helping us achieve over 1 million monthly pageviews, we at the Loadout Room have decided to give away a prize pack. We partnered with several companies whose gear we have reviewed over the past year. One lucky person […]
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