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We’ve done several articles on EDC flashlights covering different brands. My personal favorite is the Streamlight ProTac series of lights. For a few years I’ve been carrying either the ProTac 2L or the ProTac 1AA as my everyday carry light. One of the advantages of the 1AA was the fact that it is powered by […]
Everyday carry gear needs to be practical, comfortable to carry and able to be retained on the body during physical activity. One way to shake things out is to workout with your EDC gear on your person. If at the end of your workout you have a garage sale of gear lying on the ground […]
Fortunately I live in a state within this country that doesn’t infringe on my 2nd amendment rights to carry a concealed weapon. With the current published ISIS threat within the United States, remaining vigilant is of paramount concern every time I leave my house. This is why I stick to these basic items in my […]
When there is noise in the middle of the night and you intend to investigate you will need to have some choices on illuminating the problem, especially if you go with your firearm. Clearing your house for potential problems is difficult during daylight hours, but at night without proper illumination can be downright dangerous. Unintended […]
You would think that being stationed on a Marine Corps base gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling of safety at all time but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Unfortunately, concealed carry on base is strictly prohibited and to be honest the nearest armed Marine with live ammo is a call and a […]
In certain situations, a good flashlight should be part of everyones EDC. Although I don’t always carry a flashlight on my person, when night falls or I’m in a theater, you better believe I have a good light handy. As with all EDC gear, personal taste and individual requirements will dictate what makes the grade […]
Whether you know it or not, everyone has an Everyday Carry kit, including yourself. The difference is that those of us with a survival mindset actually put a little thought and planning into what we carry around with us on a daily basis. Everyone’s kit is going to be a little different depending on where […]
One of the easiest to carry non-lethal weapons is the flashlight. Not just a cheap off brand flashlight, but a high lumen light capable of temporarily blinding someone. We have covered several flashlights here on the Loadout Room and discussed the importance of carrying a light as part of your EDC. When it comes to […]
In just about every EDC there is some sort of light included whether it is a weapon mounted light, your phone or something like the XBT A2 Tactical Flashlight. At first look as I unpacked the XBT I was a little skeptical about the ease of every day carry with this flashlight due to its […]
You hear a text jingle from your pocket. You pull your phone out but there’s no longer cell service despite being in the middle of a city. Something is seriously wrong and you figure that out faster than most. It’s time to get by based on what you carry with you every day. Doesn’t matter […]
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