As I have mentioned in a few of my articles, I always carry a blade. The knives I choose to carry are selected based upon certain criteria: The handle needs to be long enough for a full-hand grip and ergonomic enough to feel somewhat comfortable in the hand. I prefer a handle that feels good in […]
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DPx HEAT/F OD Knife Review
After using the DPx Gear HEAT/F knife for a few weeks as my everyday carry, I am impressed. Yes, it is a small blade at under 3″, but don’t let that fool you. When you grab hold of this knife, you know you’re holding a well-built tool. The handle is beefy and fits the hand very well, with a […]
In the Chamber: SHOT Show & Outdoor Retailer
It’s that time of year again. In the chamber this week, we’ll have attendees at both the SHOT show and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market scouring the floor for the latest and greatest gear on the planet, as well as testing the newest toys at the SHOT Media Range Day and the Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo. Throughout the next […]
Holster Selection
During my 1,900 hours as a defensive shooting instructor one of the dominating questions I was asked was about holster selection. In my experience this is the hardest one to answer. I have good news and bad new for you: The perfect holster match for your body shape, selected firearm, carry position, and attire exists. […]
5 Gifts to Spoil Your Son
Choosing a gift for a teenage son can be a daunting task. New fads are in constant flux, and keeping up with the general fickleness of a teenager is almost impossible. More often than not, gifts are no longer a surprise. Kids give their parents a list of items that they want for Christmas and […]
Spoil Dad for Christmas: Gifts Under $100
Deciding on a gift for dad is never easy. Deciding on a gift for dad when you are on a budget is even more difficult. Together, we here at The Loadout Room have put together a list of 10 affordable, top-quality gifts that we believe any father would love. Some of the products have been reviewed by our […]
Angryman’s 2nd Lebanon War Loadout
Loadout on the 2nd Lebanon War. I was a reservist during the 2nd Lebanon War. As opposed to the majority of the reservists, my unit was drafted on the 3rd day of the war. We were part of a sniper unit that provides precision fire support to different SOF. We were attached during to war […]
What Is YOUR Loadout?
Hey Loadout Room readers, this month I’m going to be doing a feature in which I will show case the combat loads of actual Special Operations soldiers. Why? Because you’ve been asking us to do this for a while now. I will detail what I carried in Afghanistan and Iraq and how my kit changed […]
