In the past I was never a huge fan of sling bags, but that is starting to change. In my quest to be more of a minimalist with my kit, the sling bags force me to carry only what I need. Sling bags are also easy to carry through airports, venues with large amounts of […]
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Merrell Fraxion Adventure Shoes | 1 Year Review
A little over a year ago I did a review on the Merrell Fraxion Adventure Shoes. Since then I’ve been wearing these shoes off and on for the better part of the year. Out of the gate I have to say I’m thoroughly impressed with how they have held up. I have worn these shoes […]
SquareDrop by AAC: KeyMod Compatible Honey Badger Handguards
(Note: Article originally written by Max Slowik and published on Gunsamerica.com) The Advanced Armament Corp. is launching a new standard for their in-house handguards called SquareDrop. Based on the open-source KeyMod standard, SquareDrop will work with KeyMod accessories in addition to AAC’s SquareDrop hardware. The result is a lightweight, minimalist set of handguards with a fresh, sleek […]
Low Visibility, High Utility: Way of the Gun Covert B.E.L.T
I’ve never met Frank Proctor, former Green Beret and instructor extraordinaire at Way of the Gun, but I identify with his minimalist, performance-driven approach to shooting and gear. So when I learned that Frank Proctor had designed an EDC belt, I immediately ordered one with the giddy enthusiasm of true online bromance. When I’m off-duty […]
The Wilderness Fire Bag
We have covered several EDC articles in the past covering everything from knives and flashlights to handguns. These items are what you’ll typically find in an urban, or city EDC. When it comes to being out in the woods those items may not be ideally suited. Most units in the Military that deploy will have ‘kit bags’ […]
SOFREP Mini Crate Club | Exotac
The two items from Exotac we are taking a look at are the fireSLEEVE and polySTRIKER. Both items serve a critical purpose for any go-bag. Fire starting is a critical survival skill to know if you spend any time in the woods or austere environments. Here at the Loadout Room we have covered fire starting in […]
Top 25 Pocket Knives that are Indispensable: #23 Victorinox Cadet
In June, we took a survey to learn which pocket knives our readers believe should never be discontinued. Respondents were asked to name as many or as few pocket knife models as they wanted, and no brands or blades were off-limits. 404 respondents named a total of 268 models and the average respondent named 4.1 […]
Achieving Glock Perfection
Perfection. For years, it has been Glock’s primary marketing message. A message that fosters almost cult-like thinking among its followers. One could imagine them lined up, in hooded robes, chanting, “reliability, excellence, perfection— Glock!” With R. Lee “The Gunny” Ermey as the movement’s guru and flanked with support from attractive industry voices like Michelle Viscusi, […]
Weapon Shield CLP
When it comes to choosing an oil/CLP (Clean, Lubricate, Protect) for weapons maintenance, there are a host of options to choose from. For the beginner, it can be frustrating not knowing what to get. As for me, I like my maintenance kits to be multi-functional. During my service in the Marine Corps, I learned to […]
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 […]
