Between my scheduled appointments today I decided to swing by Camelbak to see what was going on in the world of hydration. One of the newest packs out right now is the Camelbak Urban Assault which was just released a few months ago. I personally purchased that pack to use for this trip as my […]
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Video: Loadout Room meets up with NeoMag for Drill Day
We here at the Loadout Room have reviewed the minimalist NeoMag spare magazine pocket carry system more than once. I also had the pleasure to interview the owner a while back to find out more about the business and the product he produces. Needless to say we use and recommend this product to anyone who […]
Training for the Real World: Diversify Your Self-Defense
Standing on a line and developing your defensive shooting skills is important, but shouldn’t become your obsession. Photo: author Commit yourself now to the reality of your responsibility to protect yourself and those you care about in a worst-case scenario. If you’re reading this, I assume you already think you’ve accepted that reality. But […]
The Gerber StrongArm Review | An American Tradition
The Gerber StrongArm has been a companion on most of my adventuring for the last few weeks. It’s walked with me through the woods, setting up tree stands, hunting, and ultimately being unsuccessful so far. However, the knife has served me quite well. The Gerber StrongArm Blade Strong and sharp are the first two words […]
FlowFold Optimist 10L Mini Backpack
We recently received several products from FlowFold to test and evaluate. I reviewed their Vanguard Wallet which has been working out really well as a lightweight minimalist wallet. In this short review we are taking a look at the Optimist 10 Liter Mini Backpack. Honestly one of the best things I like about the Optimist […]
HSGI Sure-Grip® Padded Belt | Sticks Like Tar
PROLOGUE Battle belts have been a quickly growing and evolving trend amongst militaries around the world, and thus have spread to the civilian users as well. Whether in the use of soldiers, private contractors, civilian shooters or airsoft players, the concept of battle belt is seemingly here to stay and is constantly evolving to meet […]
How to Live Out of a Backpack: Mentality
This is a series of posts about ‘how to live out of a backpack’ as a vagabond, minimalist, nomad, expat, traveler or for everyday life as a lifestyle. That saying “I live out of my suitcase” is derived from people who have to travel frequently for work. They stay at hotels for a couple of […]
Vagabonding Guide: Pre-Departure Minimizations
This is a series of continuous posts of guides, hacks and tips on the vagabonding lifestyle and nomadic methodology. -view all vagabond guides “Reduce the complexity of life by eliminating the needless wants of life, and the labors of life reduce themselves.” – EDWIN WAY TEALE (Author & Naturalist) PRE-DEPARTURE MINIMIZATIONS // Vagabonding is […]
Mission First Tactical Battlelink Utility Stock | Beard Friendly
It seems like only yesterday I opened up a box with a bundle of items for review having been sent over from Mission First Tactical (MFT). Turns out it’s been a couple of months since I’ve started using their Minimalist stock, Engage V2 grip and SCPM556 mags, with most of those products slated to show […]
Grey Ghost Precision Custom GLOCK Slide
For anyone who owns a GLOCK 19, they’ll be among the first to tell you that it’s a pretty great pistol right out of the box. Arguably one of the most simple, reliable, accurate and reasonably priced, the GLOCK has been at the top of the pistol market for the bulk of recent history. GLOCK makes no […]