Here at the Loadout Room, we love a good knife. This time, Rad’s back out in the hills of Utah doing the sort of thing we all do, but rarely talk about from a preparation standpoint: killing time. Whether you’re widdling on a stick or marking trees on the trail, Gerber’s Paraframe knife is light […]
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Rad on Gear: Get the job done with the Leatherman Wingman
In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking about one of the most useful tools you can carry – the all important multi-tool. Now, it’s true what they say about having the right tool for the job, and for most tasks, there really is a right tool… but what if you’re out and about […]
Rad on Gear: Crate Club unboxing and review
Rad’s hanging out with the Marines at Camp Pendleton in this edition of Rad on Gear, and appropriately enough, he’s talking about some gear he received from our sponsors over at the Crate Club. The Crate Club has crates that’ll fit just about any budget, whether you’re an enthusiastic amateur outdoorsman or you’re a seasoned […]
Hitting the Georgia trails with the LifeSaver Liberty water purification system
Last year, I set out on a run-of-the-mill 14-mile hike with a good friend from my Marine Corps days. The plan was simple: carry everything you need for two days on your back, we’d cover seven leisurely miles on the first day, make camp somewhere with a view, and then hike back out the following […]
Rad on Gear: Cover your dome with the Tru-Spec Boonie Cover
In the edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s back in the deserts of Utah because he knows that finding a good time sometimes means logging the miles. When the sun’s beating down on you and there’s no shade in sight, it’s up to you to bring your own, and that’s why Rad’s talking Boonie hats […]
Rad on Gear: Protecting your skin from the sun with Ocean Potion sunscreen
In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking about protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays while you’re out on the hunt for a good time. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer found in the United States, with an estimated one in five Americans contracting it at some point in […]
Rad on Gear: Rad’s ProTips for using Rhino Laces for stuff other than your shoes
Rhino Laces make just about the toughest shoe laces you can find on the market, but there are more ways to use a bit of nearly-indestructible rope than keeping your boots tight. In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad talks about finding other creative uses for his Rhino Laces, including a bit of field […]
Rad on Gear: Talkin’ RATS Tourniquets in Southern Utah
Contrary to the many misconceptions about tourniquets that took hold throughout the 90’s and early 2000’s, having a good quality tourniquet in your kit is an absolute must. When it comes to life saving gear, it’s tough to beat the bang for your weight-carrying-buck offered by tourniquets like RATS. In this edition of Rad on Gear, […]
Rad on Gear: Protecting your eyes with Pit Viper Sunglasses
In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking shades–and not just because they’re fashionable. Protecting your eyes from the sun’s rays is important, especially in highly reflective environments like ski slopes or on the water. There’s no shortage of good eye-wear brands out there, and this time, Rad’s putting a pair of Pit Viper […]
Rad on Gear: Discovering Cotopaxi backpacks in the wild
If you really want to know what gear works in the real world, there’s not better way to find out than to ask the folks that are really using it. In this episode of Rad on Gear, Rad bumps into a family hitting the trails together and talks to them about their Cotopaxi backpack to […]