When I was active duty in the Marine Corps and deployed to the Med for 6 months, I had some downtime for reading. Back then one of the more popular book series to read amongst military guys was either Tom Clancy or Rogue Warrior. What really intrigued me while reading these … [Read more...]
One of the perks of my job is to test and evaluate many products associated with everyday carry (EDC). Although we review many of these products on The Loadout Room, I typically default back to a standard loadout for my daily shenanigans. I try to keep things as simple and … [Read more...]
Mothers Day is this weekend and finding a 'practical' gift can sometimes be a challenge, especially for us guys. Instead of buying flowers or a plant that will eventually die (they do in my house), why not put together some everyday carry tools or build her a go-bag. Now I'm not … [Read more...]
As part of your Every Day Carry (EDC) kit, you need a good light to keep the dark at bay, confuse an assailant, or find your way through over uneven terrain or dark alleys. I have been using the ASP Dual Fuel Guardian for a month now, it is small enough to keep in my front pocket … [Read more...]
The Flare Active Tote is 5.11’s response to the needs of women on-the-go. Whether going to the office or the gym, staying local or traveling, this bag will expand to accommodate. 5.11 Tactical's website touts the Flare Active Tote with these accolades: “Plenty of smart storage … [Read more...]
As rules about automatic knives loosen around the country and more people begin to see the value of having a knife that can be opened quickly with the push of a button. This has caused a corresponding increase in the number of automatic knives coming into the market for civilian … [Read more...]
