I thought about this list before I started writing. There are some items I carry in special circumstances/environments which are extremely useful to me (i.e. LifeStraw while hunting). However, I was asked to compile a list of items I would have everyday, regardless of special circumstance/environments. So what follows is what you can always find […]
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SOG KIKU Small Fixed Blade
Anyone who is part of a profession or hobby that involves bad guys, the outdoors, or hunting adventures can benefit from access to a dependable knife. My personal preference has always been a fixed-blade knife. There are less moving parts (less chance of malfunction) and it generally only involves one action to utilize it (drawing it […]
UST 5-Liter Lightweight Dry Bag
There’s nothing more annoying then spending a great day on the water only to find your cell phone or wallet marinating in that flimsy Ziploc bag you thought would be good to go. We live in such a wired world these days that our phones, iPods, and GPS units seem to accompany us on any adventure […]
SOLKOA Elite Survival Kit: Quick Review
I received the SUMA Elite Kit (aka SUMA Pro) Large several months ago from Precision Rifle Supply. I finally had a chance to put most of the kit through its paces on a camping trip to Lake Pemaquid campground in Maine. My daughters helped me build a fishing rod, which I took a picture of (or so I […]
SOFREP Mini Crate Club: Quarterly Report
Here at the Loadout Room we have received a ton of emails about the SOFREP Mini Crate Club. A quick recap for anyone who isn’t in the know. The guys over at SOFREP have a series of clubs where you can subscribe based on your interests. In total, SOFREP has four different clubs: Premium Crate […]
Ruffwear’s Highlands Sleeping Bag
As a dog owner I try to take Loki (meet him here) on all my outdoor activities. Eventually I hope to use him as a bird dog (maybe even this year). However, for now I am just happy to give him as much exposure to as many outdoor activities as possible. Awhile ago I wrote […]
Sig Optics Tango 6 rifle scope: high end tactical scope
Sig Sauer is well known in the shooting world for their finely crafted handguns, rifles and all things that goes BANG. Recently, I was given the opportunity to test a new offering from the renowned firearms manufacturer that makes no noise whatsoever, the Sig Optics Tango 6 rifle scope. Sig Sauer has opened a separate […]
BLACKHAWK ULTRALIGHT 3 DAY ASSAULT PACK
Spring has finally arrived in Western Pennsylvania and the time has come to dust off the hiking gear that has sat idle all winter and load up Blackhawk’s latest Ultralight 3 Day Assault Pack to head to the trails to test out the goods. I have a backpack fetish and the chance to review a […]
Emerson Knives Apache – A Warriors Blade
Emerson Knives has released a new signature series knife known as the Apache. Why the name Apache? The name of this blade is based on the Apache Indian Tribes. The Apache Indians were one of the more popular tribes in America. They were known as a commanding tribe with fierce warriors who showed no fear. […]
1020 Outfitters Interview: What’s Your Location?
1020 is about people coming together who share the same goals, and the same endeavors. They are a congregation of weekend warriors escaping the daily grind, the rat race, the urban jungle.
