Truck Camping 101 | Part 6 | Keeping equipment dry – Yeti Panga 75 Inclement weather can rain on your parade at any point while living in the outdoors. Being prepared with the proper equipment can make a potentially miserable situation better. Having served in the 2nd Ranger Battalion and lived in the Pacific Northwest […]
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The UCO Air Lithium Ion Rechargeable Headlamp
They call it the Air because of its weight; it weighs damn near nothing when you hold it in your hands. The second thing you’ll notice right out of the box is the head strap. All the other headlamps that I own, all have an elastic stretchable strap that hold the lamp secure to your […]
Winkler Belt Knife | Exclusive Special Edition | CPM3V and Walnut
Upon receiving the Winkler Knives II Belt Knife from knifeart.com, I was immediately impressed. Winkler Knives is known in the community for working with elite military units such as SEAL Team 6. Being able to handle one of his knives is a glorious feeling. I immediately took the knife outside to get a feel for […]
Hydro Flask Wine Bottle | Modern luxury in the wilderness
Camping, hiking, and exploring have always been part of my life. In my youth, I loved the challenge of packing light and staying out for extended periods of time. Only bringing the bare essentials. Well, the challenge portion of my adventures have shifted to an enjoyment phase. I still love an adventure, but I prefer […]
LUCI Outdoor 2.0 solar powered lantern
When people say that cheap gear is cheaply made, they are typically correct. However, LUCI is the benchmark for the exception to that vernacular . Â The LUCI Outdoor by MPOWERD is the most pragmatic piece of field gear that I own. It is a self contained, inflatable, waterproof and solar-powered little engine that could. I […]
Stanley Compact Steel Cook Set Review
I always enjoy the opportunity to test and review Stanley products, because they make some of the most reliable camping products in the industry. Their Compact Cook Set is just another example of quality that will last you for a lifetime. To start, my favorite part of the Stanley Compact Cook Set is just how […]
MantisX | Firearms Training System: For better training at home and the range
As responsible gun owners, especially those of us who regularly carry firearms, we do our best to maintain proficiency. Â We have all heard that shooting is a perishable skill, and may have even experienced losing a step or two ourselves when taking a hiatus from the range. Â Regardless of whether you live at the range […]
Stanley Classic French Press
There’s no better feeling than getting out in the woods and spending some quality time in nature. Regardless of what you’re doing, there’s always room for a good cup of coffee. Making it and keeping it hot, however, can be a real challenge if you don’t have the right equipment. The good folks at Stanley […]
SOG Wood & Bone Saw: First impressions
First I just wanted to take a minute to thank the crew at the Loadout Room for allowing me to take a few months off writing while I attended Fire Academy. Recently I decided I wanted to start volunteering in my community and the academics, and academy really took about all the free time I […]
Prometheus Design Werx DRB Woodsman Shirt
The Woodsman shirt by Prometheus Design Werx (under their Danger Ranger Bear line) is billed as being “like your grandfathers favorite outdoor shirt he wore to the cabin”. Â True to form, trying this on was very reminiscent of borrowing my father’s, or grandfathers, wool shirts for hunting in the Alaskan wilderness when I’d grown big […]
