Once I started writing for The Loadout Room over 2 years ago, I quickly realized how big a part of our culture EDC knives are. My first product review just happened to be a ZT 0350 knife and since then I’ve covered many additional folding knives as well a fixed blades. New for 2017 is a product from Kershaw […]
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8 Bags to EDC In and Out of the Gym
Looking to get in shape in the new year? You’re not alone. Losing weight and exercising more have been two of the top New Year’s resolutions in recent years. Unfortunately, staying motivated to improve your health and fitness every single day can be incredibly hard. It might not sound like a big deal, but setting […]
Review: The Kraken Roll
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Review: The Kraken Roll Brian Montgomery Part of life on the road – and just life in general now – is owning, and charging, eleventy-five different “devices,” most of which do the exact same thing, just at different dimensions. But they all need juice and their respective cords, bricks and […]
Spyderco Knives Manix 2 G-10 Black
Spyderco Knives is one of my top picks for everyday carry knives. They meet the criteria I look for when purchasing knives for everyday carry and they are extremely pleasant to work with. As I said in my review of the Delica 4, They are a surprisingly smaller shop (right around 100 employees) and cater […]
Loadout Room Approved EDC Bags
As you know there are a ton of choices out there when shopping for new EDC bags or to upgrade an existing bags you may already own. We have the advantage of testing and evaluating a lot of these bags, so we have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn’t. I asked […]
The Best Compact Fixed Blade Knives for Everyday Carry
If you’re looking for a compact everyday carry knife, you might think that a folding knife is your only option. But have you considered a fixed blade? At first glance they might not seem like the best for EDC, but you’d be surprised. They actually offer a few advantages over their folding counterparts that make […]
The Best Water Bottles for EDC in 2017
Whether you’re hiking outdoors or on your daily commute, one way to beat the heat is by carrying a water bottle. And not just any disposable bottle—a quality container, built like the rest of the gear in your everyday carry. Depending on your needs, you might want a bottle that’s super light and portable, something […]
Red Rock Defender Pack | First Look
Saying I have a thing for packs might be an understatement. I never realized how many I had, and how I can’t separate myself from them. I have everything from old school metal framed ALICE packs to Blue Force Gear’s latest offering. They all have a role to fill in my life. The newest pack […]
Spyderco Yojimbo2 | Fighting Knife
With an overwhelming number of tactical folding knives on the market today, finding something that stands out becomes increasingly difficult. Spyderco, famous for their thumb hole design feature, offers a few very interesting options. Both aesthetically as well as functionally. Designed by noted personal-defense trainer Michael Janich, the Spyderco Yojimbo2 features a unique Wharncliffe blade for this […]
Transforming into a Velociraptor: The Les George Sabot
If you ever dreamt of becoming a dinosaur as a young boy, the time has come. As soon as I pulled the Les George Sabot out of its sheath I felt as though I had deadly talon attached to my hand. Not only does it resemble a talon in appearance but in sharpness as well, […]