I ran into a jeweler while in Los Angeles the other day and struck up a conversation. He told me that at one point he was contemplating on ridding his entire inventory of everything except for watches because of the substantial profits they were yielding for him. It turned out to be a blessing that […]
Men's Lifestyle
Arc’teryx Skyline Long Sleeve Shirt: Button down in a lightweight, wrinkle-resistant performance fabric
Arc’teryx apparel can be found in some military units, and exclusively seen on the new History TV show Six, but how about using it in your civilian life without being too tactical? You may have read a few of my previous posts in continuing to acquire and test low-visibility clothing that makes carrying a concealed […]
Gerber Impromptu Tactical Pen | Let’s talk about EDC considerations
Whether you’re an action star who regularly deals deathblows with pencils or just an ordinary guy like the rest of us, the Gerber Impromptu Tactical Pen is worth some consideration for your everyday-carry (EDC). Most students and professionals carry a pen, but carrying a tactical pen is a somewhat peculiar concept. If you have a pen on you […]
The Propper BA Softshell Duty Jacket
Winter has finally arrived in my little slice of Florida, with temperatures in the 50s it’s downright chilly for us sun people. I can finally put on my new Propper BA Softshell Duty shell. The fine folks at Propper sent it to me a while back but it’s hardly been cold enough for a proper […]
Holiday Gift Guide: Handheld flashlights for everyday carry
As we approach the holiday season, we at the Loadout Room would like to make your shopping a little easier for you. We are going to have a series of gift guides coming out in the next few weeks. In this article, we are going to cover EDC Flashlights. As we’ve mentioned before, having a […]
The Bastion EDC Glass Breaker
Sometimes you just need a tool that can break some shit. If that’s something you desire then a tool made by Bastion and sold by Ready Man is likely something you’ll appreciate. This knuckle based tool is designed to break glass, faces, and other similar things. Unlike a full knuckle duster, this tool covers a […]
My Thoughts on ‘Excommunicated Warrior’ by Nick Koumalatsos
For me personally, book reviews are generally more difficult to write up. Maybe it’s just because it’s not as sexy as a suppressed short barreled rifle or high-speed piece of tactical gear. Not the case AT ALL with Nick Koumalatsos’s new book, Excommunicated Warrior. Through this book, Nick covers the 7 stages of transition when leaving […]
The EDC PL 2AAA From 5.11 Tactical
With Christmas right around the corner, you might be looking for a couple of great gift ideas for your fellow prepared people. One awesome and affordable gift is one of 5.11’s newest EDC lights. The EDC PL 2AAA is a pen-sized EDC light designed to give you a little powerhouse of a flashlight. The EDC […]
Cerakote Gatorz Magnum’s: Durability and Performance
Gatorz, man, Gatorz. When talking about Gatorz Eyewear, its kind of the best of both worlds. Durability and performance are all I ask for when I’m looking at shades, and Gatorz definitely packs that 1-2 combo. I hate not having a good pair of shades on and honestly, I never knew Gatorz would soon become […]
Everyday Carry items that make Great Stocking Stuffers
As we approach the holiday season, we at the Loadout Room would like to make your shopping a little easier for you. In this article, we are going to cover everyday carry items that would make great stocking stuffers for Christmas. We have reviewed many products over the past year and would like to highlight […]