One of my biggest complaints for range bags is the lack of features that provide adequate organization. I usually end up loading all my gear, cleaning supplies, ammo, mags, and other tools into the main compartment. This results in a jumbled mess that ends in frustration while I’m digging around looking for the right piece […]
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8 Bags to EDC In and Out of the Gym
Looking to get in shape in the new year? You’re not alone. Losing weight and exercising more have been two of the top New Year’s resolutions in recent years. Unfortunately, staying motivated to improve your health and fitness every single day can be incredibly hard. It might not sound like a big deal, but setting […]
Gadsden Dynamics War Belt | First Look
Tactical load bearing belts have become quite a hot item in recent years. Shooters now have a comfortable middle ground in between “full fighting gear” and “mags in your pants pockets”. If carrying only the essential gear while maintaining a maximum of comfort and reliability is what you’re after, odds are something like Gadsden Dynamics‘ […]
Review: The Kraken Roll
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Review: The Kraken Roll Brian Montgomery Part of life on the road – and just life in general now – is owning, and charging, eleventy-five different “devices,” most of which do the exact same thing, just at different dimensions. But they all need juice and their respective cords, bricks and […]
Loadout Room Approved EDC Bags
As you know there are a ton of choices out there when shopping for new EDC bags or to upgrade an existing bags you may already own. We have the advantage of testing and evaluating a lot of these bags, so we have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn’t. I asked […]
Review: First Tactical’s Summit Side Satchel
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Review: First Tactical’s Summit Side Satchel Chris Hernandez Years ago I swore I’d never do two things: wear a reflective belt or carry a “man purse.” Thanks to the Army, I had to break my promise not to wear a stupid reflective belt. Last week, thanks to First Tactical, I broke […]
Red Rock Defender Pack | First Look
Saying I have a thing for packs might be an understatement. I never realized how many I had, and how I can’t separate myself from them. I have everything from old school metal framed ALICE packs to Blue Force Gear’s latest offering. They all have a role to fill in my life. The newest pack […]
Low-Vis Like You Mean It: Crye LVS
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Low-Vis Like You Mean It: Crye LVS Dave Merrill Usually when I hear the terms “low vis” and “concealable” when it comes to body armor I roll my eyes. Invariably what companies really mean is that if you’re sitting in a dark SUV, away from streetlights, at 2am, while wearing […]
5.11 HAVOC 30 Backpack | Quick Look
The Havoc 30 by 5.11 Tactical has the makings of a great go-bag. The Havoc 30 backpack sports a streamlined profile allowing you to move quickly and navigate obstacles without impeding your movement. Other than the outer stash pocket, there are no bulky pockets hanging off the outside keeping with the streamlined minimalistic approach. I’ve […]
EDC Bag 90 Day Challenge
I started carrying a PDW everywhere I went in mid-2012. I received my first NFA stamp in January 2013, and have carried an SBR or PDW since. I’ve used a few different bags, but they all shared something: they were “common” bags that were designed to carry something other than a firearm. I stayed away from bags that […]