I’ve been fortunate to get my hands on some very great products from Exotac lately, and one of them is the tinderZIP. The tinderZIP is a two-in-one product that is perfect for the outdoorsman or prepared individual. Known for their fire starting products, Exotac keeps coming up with some pretty cool stuff. The tinderZIP is […]
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EXOTAC candleTIN Nano: Used for everything from warmth and cooking to light, safety and comfort
What we are taking a look at in this article is the smaller NANO size candleTIN made by EXOTAC. The Nano is a compact lightweight tea candle that provides 4 hours of burn time. Although these are small candles, they are very versatile and more than just a small candle. Let’s take a look at […]
Loadout Room Holiday Gear Giveaway!
As a thank you to all our readers for all the support over this last year and helping us achieve over 1 million monthly pageviews, we at the Loadout Room have decided to give away a prize pack. We partnered with several companies whose gear we have reviewed over the past year. One lucky person […]
Watch: Exotac fire starting tools
Fire starting in important. Without fire you could easily die in a survival situation. The company EXOTAC has made some innovative and simple to use tools that work well for a variety of applications. In the following video I expound upon their use and my overall impressions of them.
Exotac MatchCap XL | The Last Match Case You’ll Ever Need!
Matches have been in existence for a long time and are an extremely easy to use method for starting a fire. That is if your matches are in one piece and have not absorbed too much moisture. In my personal survival kit I always have the UCO Storm Proof Matches, typically inside the plastic case […]
Exotac nanoSPARK Review
Following a brief and successful Kickstarter campaign, Exotac is ready to release another quality product for the purposes of fire starting on the go. The nanoSPARK is a lightweight and portable tool that is guaranteed to be a must-have item in any EDC or outdoors kit. At only 0.6 ounces, the nanoSPARK uses a low […]
Starting a Fire Using Crate Club Products
It’s cold, snowy and wet here in Northeastern Ohio, so I decided to take some of our Crate Club products out to see if I could get a fire started. I’m using products that were sent out in previous crates to give you an idea of what type of products we include in the crates as […]
14 Non-Traditional ‘Tactical’ Stocking Stuffers
(Originally published on Tactical Life) Christmas is almost upon us, and if you’re looking for unique and non-traditional — and somewhat tactical — stocking stuffers for the gun person in your life, you have come to the right place. RELATED STORY: 10 Epic Guns That Need To Be on Your Dream Wish List RELATED STORY: 10 Must-Have […]
SOFREP Mini Crate Club | Exotac
The two items from Exotac we are taking a look at are the fireSLEEVE and polySTRIKER. Both items serve a critical purpose for any go-bag. Fire starting is a critical survival skill to know if you spend any time in the woods or austere environments. Here at the Loadout Room we have covered fire starting in […]