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“What’s in your wallet?” has become a well-known phrase in the marketing world for Capital One credit cards. The idea being, you will always benefit from the credit card when you need it. American Express used to say “never leave home without it.” There is a lesson to be derived from these two examples from […]
I hate band-aids – they’re pesky, get in the way and finding one that allows you to continue complete dexterity while wearing it is next to impossible. They need to be replaced what seems like every 4 or 5 hours, they don’t stay in one place, you can’t get your hands dirty while wearing them. […]
I’ve always had a love and hate relationship with all-in-one kits geared toward survival. One the one hand, I love the convenience of having a curated collection of gear assembled in one place for one easy purchase, but on the other hand, I’m really particular about exactly what it is that I like to carry […]
Let’s get started with a couple of combat medicine axioms that form the basis of all combat medicine dogma. Combat Medicine Axiom #1 “Sometimes, the best medicine is fire superiority.” Combat Medicine Axiom #2 “Good medicine at the wrong time is bad medicine.” Since the Loadout Room is organized around first line, second line and […]
Chances are, you clicked this link because you could use a good quality medical kit (or just like free stuff). In either case, you’re in the right place. MyMedic assembled their RangeMedic kits by compiling injury data associated with hunting accidents, shooting ranges, and direct testimonials provided by military and law enforcement professionals. What they […]
It wasn’t all that long ago that I came across a serious accident. Two pickup trucks had collided head on at the mouth of a bridge near my rural home, and I knew it would be some time before emergency services arrived. I’m no paramedic, but in some circumstances, you’ve got no choice but to […]
For many of us, it’s our worst nightmare: someone in your group has a serious injury and you’re in an environment or situation that doesn’t permit a quick trip to the hospital. Maybe you’re in a foreign country you’re not supposed to be in, maybe you’re on the trail thirty miles from your vehicle — […]
In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking about how to address injuries the crop up in the field. Whether you’re trying to prevent invention in scrapes and cuts, need to ice down a sprained ankle, or are just looking for a bit of relief from your wind-chapped lips, this First Aid Kit from […]
In a survival situation, there’s no such thing as an inconsequential injury. Small cuts and abrasions can compromise your ability to do the things you need to do, and the looming threat of infection is ever present in a field environment. Whether you’re lost in the woods or you’re fighting your way through the streets […]
Here at the Loadout Room, we’re all about testing the best gear on the market to make sure it’s functional, dependable, and worthwhile when you’re making hard choices about which gear to purchase for your own kit. We know that for many of us, putting a vehicle emergency kit or bug out bag together takes […]
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