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Three years ago I challenged all my Marine Corps brothers to complete 240 pushups in honor of the Marine Corps 240th birthday. Well, today the Marine Corps turns 243, so it’s time to reissue the PT challenge, but this year I’m adding burpees into the challenge (you’re welcome). You can choose to do all your […]
Usually, there are a few items that are part of my EDC and my operational loadout. For instance, my Sig Sauer P320 in .45 and most recently the 5.11 Rapid L1 have made their way into my EDC and my operational loadout. I like to use the K.I.S.S. system with gear because if you don’t […]
As the capabilities of our armed forces expand at an individual level to include responsibilities and abilities never before imagined, so too the requisite number of tools has expanded greatly. Much like smartphones cramming as many features as possible into a pocket-sized computer, the Garmin Tactix Charlie is a superwatch that combines the traits and […]
Exotac is the result of combining a Purdue educated engineer and a true love for everything outdoors. Their vision is, “based upon designing extraordinary, high-quality and unique outdoor and urban gear“. It’s a no compromise operation when it comes to product design and manufacturing. And because Exotac keeps manufacturing to smaller production runs, they’re able to adapt and […]
When I was living in the world’s more chaotic corners, my exact daily carry of items often varied widely depending on circumstances. Typically, it centered around some key aspects that were pretty consistent though. These central components could change too — things were often situation-dependent when abroad. I generally base an everyday carry (EDC) around […]
There is no doubt that you will find article upon article on why the need exists to carry a dependable flashlight; one that you will actually carry and not leave at home. But this isn’t one of those. I’m one of those guys that always has a flashlight on me. No matter what light I […]
As with many of us, the search for the next best piece of gear is never-ending. However, it is nice to hear feedback from other’s experiences with gear in order to save money and time. This article shares some insight into the writer’s favorite set of options for EDC Flashlights. High, medium and low options: […]
I know many people who use and like the Tile or similar type tracking units. However, the limitations of Bluetooth tracking tools did not work for me. I gave Ping GPS a try and I have found them to be perfect for my needs – a small, true GPS tracking unit. I put them in […]
Blackbeard Belts is smaller gun belt company that many of you probably haven’t heard of. They sort of steered clear of the status quo leather belt and utilize polymer coated nylon as the primary material for their belts. This has a ton of benefits when compared to standard leather. They offer free shipping, a lifetime […]
Here is a photo of Loadout Room contributor, Tony Kuhn’s post-shift pocket dump. Tony is a fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic and knows quality gear when he sees it. When you’re dealing with people’s lives day in and day out, you need to have quality gear that absolutely will NOT fail when it’s called into action. Gear shown in […]
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