In the realm of daily carry (more commonly known as EDC), sometimes simple is better. Over the years I’ve learned to eliminate what I don’t need or use and carry only the necessities. If I know I’m going somewhere a little sketchy, then I may change things up and add a concealed fixed blade and […]
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Magpul Terrain | Eye Protection Perfected
Magpul, the king of polymer gun parts, is involved in just about everything gun related. They make magazines, rifle sights, chassis systems, stocks, rifle furniture, and of course are massive supporters of the Second Amendment. They’ve launched a clothing line as well and combined their clothing line with their firearms line in the form of their […]
5.11 Tactical AMP24 | A Breacher’s Best friend
Before we start this review, I will be completely honest with all of you, 5.11 Tactical is not one of my favorite brands. It’s nothing against 5.11, they make a great product, but I just don’t want to be that “wannabe operator airsoft dude” that wears nothing but 5.11 gear. I like being discreet in […]
Everyday Carry Gear | What the Editor of the Loadout Room carries
What we carry on us every day tends to change as we try new products, upgrade gear or travel frequently. In this video, I’m going the breakdown what I carry in my pockets 90% of the time, my preferred concealed carry firearm and what I change when traveling. Emerson CQC-7 folding knife Half Face Blades […]
The Urban Escape and Evasion Bag – Getaway Clean
I’ve been researching the idea of Escape and Evasion. There is a lot of information out there for traditional battlefield Escape and Evasion. Outside of military members that’s not super useful to us. With the realization that the majority of us live in an Urban Environment I wanted to specifically take a few looks at […]
A simple and effective daily carry
The gear shown in the above photo is more or less what I carry on a daily basis. With these items, I’m prepared to handle most daily tasks as well as defend myself. With the flashlight aside all my gear is proudly made in the USA. Here is a breakdown of the items and links […]
The Guns and Gear of ‘The Terminal List’
If you’re a guns and gear guy who enjoys reading an action-packed fiction thriller that isn’t too far from reality, then you need to read The Terminal List by Jack Carr. I’ve read several fiction thrillers in the past, but get halfway through and end up losing interest and shelve the book. Not the case […]
My trail running gear and clothing UPDATE
Editors note: This is an update to my original article on my trail running gear. Some has remained the same, while a few other pieces of gear have been changed out/upgraded. I’ve been a pretty avid runner for the past several years. I’ve completed half marathon’s, full marathon’s, the Tough Mudder and several smaller 5k […]
The Tradecraft Vest | Insulation System by Outdoor Research
As the comedian, Steven Wright once said, “snakes have no arms, that’s why they don’t wear vests”. Fortunately, humans can wear vests. I’ve never really given the vest a fair chance in my vast closet of outerwear. I’ve always thought if it was cold enough for a jacket, why would I neglect my extremities. Truth […]
Magnus Ruppert’s Everyday Carry
I have two EDC loads that I default to: one for going to work, and one when I am out and about with the family. The biggest thing I change is my bag. After years of searching I finally settled on the 5.11 Bail Out Bag. I like the contoured shape of the bag. It […]