In this video, Rad hits the slopes at Brighton Ski Resort in Utah to talk Arc’teryx cold weather gear. Just like Steve Irwin, Rad specializes in finding the best stuff out in the wild. Unlike Steve Irwin, Rad prefers gear over deadly animals. We’ll let him tell you why these Arc’teryx jackets are so good. […]
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Arc’teryx Skyline Long Sleeve Shirt: Button down in a lightweight, wrinkle-resistant performance fabric
Arc’teryx apparel can be found in some military units, and exclusively seen on the new History TV show Six, but how about using it in your civilian life without being too tactical? You may have read a few of my previous posts in continuing to acquire and test low-visibility clothing that makes carrying a concealed […]
Special Operations Member Gear Layout for a 24 hour Operation
A few things in this photo that I quickly noticed were the snacks (Pop Tarts & Stinger bars), stripped MRE and baby wipes. You can tell, just from those three items, that this dude has done this a few times. It’s little things like that, that come from real-world experience. Other than the obvious, some […]
A Private Military Contractor’s Short Range Loadout
Things change and so does your gear. With the way the defense industry is nowadays somebody or someone always has something better. For instance, I have dropped a lot of gear out of my kit and added a few pieces of gear. This is what happens over time as we adapt in the dark world […]
Eyes On | Arc’Teryx LEAF Courier 15 Bag
Arc’Teryx LEAF recently released the latest addition to their equipment line – the Courier 15. The secure and manageable bag has some cool features that got me all hot and bothered. First off, it’s capable of carrying a sub-gun concealed within. (You can bet your ass that we’ll be trying that out.) Arc’Teryx design and […]
Arc’Teryx Bravo Jacket: Quick Review
I was initially going to review the Bravo personally but a week after receiving the jacket I signed an exclusive with Massif so I wanted to make sure the jacket got a fair unbiased review. That said, I did wear it for a week and fucking loved it. I had a hard time letting it […]
Arc’Teryx Alpha Jacket: Quick Review
I’ve been wearing the Arc’Teryx Alpha jacket for months now and can give this piece of kit The Loadout Room seal of approval. It’s a high-dollar item, but worth every penny if you need high performance gear. The Alpha jacket is a wind/rain jacket, not a thermal jacket, and as such it wears well over […]
Arc’teryx Venta Glove: Review
The Arc’teryx Venta Glove is a newly redesigned lightweight softshell glove made for multisport use. Due to its trim fit, I’ve used this glove in a variety of activities that require high dexterity. The Arc’teryx Venta Glove is the perfect addition to your glove quiver. No glove will do it all, but the Venta fits the high-aerobic-activity category […]
Spoil Dad for Christmas: Gifts over $100
Every year, family members rack their brains trying to figure out what to get their fathers for Christmas. Together, we here at The Loadout Room have put together a list of 10 top-quality gifts we believe any father would love. Some of the products have been reviewed by our staff and others have simply caught our eye. We believe all are […]