Being an avid hiker as well as a writer for The Loadout Room, I’ve had the opportunity to test out a variety of unique backpacks. Rockagator brings another one to the table with their Rockagator Hydric Series Original Waterproof Backpack. The premier feature and ultimate sales pitch behind this bag is its waterproofness, warranting an in-depth breakdown in this review. […]
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Enlightened Equipment on backpacking quilts vs. sleeping bags
If you’re an avid hiker or backpacker, you probably know a thing or two about the ultralight community. The ultralight concept is simple; the basic idea is to keep everything lightweight, use multifunctional gear, and limit what you don’t need. In other words, you keep your gear as absolutely minimal as possible without endangering yourself. […]
UCO Mess Kit: Compact, reusable and worth every penny
The UCO company started off by making a candle lantern in 1971. With a company based on living life outdoors, they have now emerged into the Mess Kit category with their new line that is fairly new to the market. Now, I’ll be honest, a mess kit is a mess kit. First off, let’s get […]
The Stanley Master Flask: A bold flask for bold adventures
Ever buy yourself a fancy flask only to immediately regret your decision when it leaked all over? Well, the new Stanley Master Flask lives up to its name and doesn’t disappoint. The Master Flask is one of the most robust flasks available on the market. It is capable of being a worthy companion and accompanying you on […]
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol | The lightest most compact closed cell sleeping pad
There are few things as pleasurable in the wilderness as a fresh brewed pot of coffee and a comfortable good night’s sleep. When it comes to comfort, a quality sleeping pad makes all the difference in the world. With that said, today we will be doing a first impression overview of the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol. […]
Pelican Elite Coolers: Tougher coolers designed for adventure
This is my first go with Pelican Coolers, so this is my first impression of the product and brand. The two coolers I received were the 30qt Elite Cooler and larger 70qt Elite Cooler. You can tell as soon as you lift them out of the box, you’ve got a quality cooler. Just the heft […]
Yeti Rambler Lowball: The best campfire companion a man can ask for
The quarrel between Yeti and the NRA made the news roundup several months ago and spurred quite an outcry from the pro-gun community. It began when the Yeti revoked their discounting program for the NRA. The NRA publicly denounced Yeti’s business decision and some NRA supporters proceeded to shoot or blow up their Yeti coolers in protest. Both […]
Feathered Friends Swift UL 20 sleeping bag
If you have never heard of the brand, Feathered Friends is a small business based out of Seattle, Washington. While a small business indeed, it is one that receives extraordinary praise from the backpacking and mountaineering communities. As the name suggests, their manufacturing specialties are down products. Down is the soft insulating layer underneath the feathers of ducks […]
The Pack-Saw from Outdoor Edge: A portable bow saw for the outdoorsman
Outdoor Edge is a very clever company. in the year of our Lord 2018, it has to be hard is it to bring something new to the industry regarding saws, knives, and outdoor tools? What hasn’t been done? Well, Outdoor Edge seems to find new and innovative ways to bring new tools to life. The Outdoor […]
Photo of the day: Dometic Cooler, An Overland Game Changer
An Overland game changer. Switching from standard coolers to a powered cooler from Dometic for next seasons longer trips. The rugged CFX75DZ is a dual zone fridge/freezer that runs efficiently on 12-24DC as well as AC power sources. Allowing us to cut our reliance on ice to keep perishable foods fresh and beer cold.