The R8 has again raised the level of performance you should expect from your hunting rifle: Introducing the R8 Carbon Success! This elegant lightweight will be available from your authorized Blaser dealer starting in autumn 2017. The exceptional qualities of Carbon fiber have made a lasting impact on our daily lives. Bicycles, automobiles, and even […]
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How to Operate Like MacGyver in The Real World: Part 2
This is MacGyvered Part 2 of the practical guide to being and operating like the fictional character MacGyver, for use in the real world. “The legendary methodology of MacGyver is fictional but his methods of adapting to any situational scenario with craft is factual.” –Â JOHN V CAIN (From Part 1 of How to Operate Like […]
5.11 Tactical Stryke Pant | Review
While every company under the sun produces tactical clothing these days, finding a good functional duty pant isn’t as easy. Material selection, fit, ergonomics, colors and sizes are all considerations that can either be addressed or neglected by the manufacturer. 5.11 Tactical has been paying attention to the men and women that use their clothing […]
Mission Ready 5.11 MIRA 2-in-1 Pack: Review
As many of you may know, I’ve been writing for The Loadout Room for over 2 years now and would like to introduce someone new. My wife Brandie, has been my steadfast partner for over 20 years now. She’s the Mother of my 2 sons and is always up for whatever crazy adventure we conjure […]
Blade Show Knife of the Year Goes to LionSteel Again
LionSteel just learned it would be taking home its third consecutive Blade Show Overall Knife of the Year Award, this time for the SR-11. The knife, a flipper variation of their SR-1 folding knife, made its debut at SHOT Show earlier this year. The Maniago, Italy maker also added its second Manufacturing Quality Award which LionSteel previously won […]
Blade Rigs Sheaths | Stay in the Shadows
What do I mean by Stay in the Shadows? What I’m getting at is to have a system to carry your EDC in a way that doesn’t scream ‘Hey I have a gun and knives on me!’. Carry it all concealed, but be able to access it and react if necessary. The most overlooked accessory […]
Hogue EX-T01 Tomahawk | A Chop Off The Old Block
If you’ve been around guns for very long at all, it’s safe to say you’ve likely heard of or handled a Hogue Inc. product.  Long known for their overmolded stocks and handgun grips, they’ve branched out and have begun producing a much wider variety of products.  Among them is the Hogue EX-T01 Tomahawk, an interesting deviation […]
First Look | Kershaw Launch 7
Once I started writing for The Loadout Room over 2 years ago, I quickly realized how big a part of our culture EDC knives are. My first product review just happened to be a ZT 0350 knife and since then I’ve covered many additional folding knives as well a fixed blades. New for 2017 is a product from Kershaw […]
Zero Tolerance 0180 Knife
Today we will introduce you to the Zero Tolerance knife company’s line of fixed blade knives.
The CRKT Obake Fixed Blade Knife
I recently stumbled upon a new fixed blade knife that is manufactured by CRKT called the Obake. Columbia River Knife and Tool company offer a large assortment of knives and outdoor tools that can be very handy to carry. I can remember back to my enlisted days when going to the NEX or Naval Exchange […]

