The Blue Force Gear Plate Minus carrier a very lightweight, and compact plate carrier. Designed to be as low profile as possible the Plate Minus carrier succeeds in its goal. This tiny plate carrier is made from Blue Force Gear’s ULTRAcomp material. ULTRAcomp is super thin and super lightweight, but it is also a 4 […]
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GORUCK Pistol Rug
About a year ago I decided to upgrade the pistol rug I was using to carry my Glock 19 to and from the range. At the time GORUCK was just offering their new line of firearms gear as pre-order. I ordered two of their pistol rugs in black (The only available color). After a few […]
Flimmuur Tactical MS2000 Strobe pouch
For some time we have followed the progress and achievements of a small UK gear manufacturer, Flimmuur Tactical. His Facebook page was the only source of information on his products and work. Until recently he opened up an Instagram account too. Anyway, he is one of those individuals who makes outstanding looking gear exclusively to […]
EDC Bag By First Tactical: Summit Side Satchel
The majority of the population that has adopted a lifestyle of carrying are naturally going to look for gear that is made to help them merge their profession with their EDC lifestyle. Tactical functionality in everyday gear is becoming increasingly popular in the EDC community. But the problem is that the most of the time […]
Eberlestock J-51 Warhammer Pack
I’m a pack whore. Now that we have that out of the way, here’s a first impression on the Eberlestock J-51 Warhammer pack. In an earlier review I reviewed their G-1 Little Brother pack. The J-51 and G-1 are made to build together a larger pack by means of zippers along the whole length of the pack. The […]
1Tac Tactical Pen | Aggressive Action/Self-Defense Pens
There are many tools available for your EDC loadout, but a simple item like a pen is something that most likely will be available; in most circumstances. To use a coined phrase in a completely different aspect; “the pen is mightier than the sword.” A pen can simply be more than just an instrument for […]
Our Staff’s Top 3 Picks For Load Bearing Gear
Here are three packs we’ve done product reviews on and believe they are a very good value. They meet our criteria for good price, are comfortable to wear (use), are durable, have great utility, and not overly weighty. HAZARD 4 TACTICAL “CLERK” BACKPACK I’ve used high quality backpacks for years in a variety of situations: […]
Gatorz Eyewear | What tribe do you belong to?
Each branch of the armed forces, to include the special operations groups, have their go-to eye protection and breaking tribal rules can be rough. So when you must have the protection you need, choosing your own gear can be like your first deployment, your first day on the range or driving around in your first […]
Everyday Carry Gear Recommendations
I get a few questions now and then about gear recommendations. Here a few that I stick to and have never let me down. Nylon Gear: T3 Tactical. Bomb proof and made with a lot of real world experience behind it. Company is owned by a frogman. Great gear and service. http://www.t3gear.com Escape and Evasion […]
Sea to Summit X11 Camp Set
Here at The Loadout Room you may have noticed a theme among our writing staff, we like to push our boundaries beyond what other people might consider normal. On these excursions, we love to test the limits of the equipment we get to demo and tell you about it. One major reoccurring concern we have […]