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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 […]
When people say that cheap gear is cheaply made, they are typically correct. However, LUCI is the benchmark for the exception to that vernacular . 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – With a solid reputation for delivering innovative and essential camping and survival products to the outdoor market, 12 Survivors is proud to announce another crucial camping product line, Terra-pod Sleeping Bags. With two different sizes, regular (TS48000R) and long (TS48000L), Terra-pod Sleeping Bags are designed to provide sleep comfort to people of […]
Truck Camping 101 | Part 1 | Portable Lighting – Goal Zero Light-A-Life 350 Once and a while, you just need to leave the daily grind in the rear view mirror and unwind. For some, strapping a pack full of lightweight gear on your back and hiking into the wilderness will do the trick. For […]
When it comes to camping, many consider drinking to be an integral part of the overall experience. And when you’re in the great outdoors, beer is generally the alcoholic beverage of choice. Sure, it’s easy to bring a case of beer to your campsite if it’s close to your vehicle, but if your campsite is […]
I first came across the Chiappa Little Badger survival rifle in a magazine a few months ago, and distinctly recall thinking to myself, “I’m not sure how useful that would be… but it sure looks cool,” as I kept flipping through the pages. In that brief moment, I told myself that if I came across […]
First of all we need to define what the intended use is of the Personal Survival Kit. Typically this is going to be a kit of last resort when your life is in danger. That could be something as simple as getting lost or injured during a day hike that causes you to have to […]
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