Here at the Loadout Room, we love a good knife–and Rad is no exception. This time, he’s out on the trails of Utah logging some miles and carrying a handmade sheep-hoof style blade from Ibex Ironworks. Ibex Ironworks is a veteran owned company that builds their knives by hand, so you’ll have to go straight […]
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Rad on Gear: Staying hydrated with the Stow-Collapsible Hydrapak Water Bottle
We all know the old “rule of threes” when it comes to survival: you can last 3 hours without shelter in a harsh environment, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food, but if you don’t start worrying about staying hydrated before a survival situation arises, you’re already in for a world of hurt. […]
Rad on Gear: The need to feed with Clif Bars
In this episode of Rad on Gear, Rad’s out on the slopes and in need of a quick pick-me-up. It’s not just about worst-case scenario survival when it comes to packing grub with you gear, it’s also about maintaining your energy levels while you’re out having a good time. What’s Rad keep in his pack […]
Rad on Gear: Condor Hydration Bladder Carrier kit review
This time, we find Rad back in his natural habitat (surrounded by gear) where he reviews the Condor Hydration Bladder Carrier kit. This all in one set up comes with everything you need to fill up and stay hydrated right out of the box–but there’s more to quenching your thirst on the trail than water […]
It’s a gear off: Comparing the Grey Ghost Gear 5200 ALICE pack to the MOLLE II
Light Infantry is anything but and it only gets heavier as time goes on. Most of the time, heavy is good: heavy squats, heavy deadlifts, heavy riffs, heavy metal, etc. Weight is weight and despite the endless discussions between your privates when they should be pulling security – a pound of feathers and a pound […]
Rad on Gear: Talking Burton’s Moto Boa snowboarding boots
Rad’s still hanging out at the Brighton Ski Resort in Utah, checking out the snow conditions and breaking down the best gear for cold weather hikes, outdoor adventuring, or just a leisurely day on the slopes. This time, it’s the Burton Moto Boa snowboarding boots that have Rad’s attention. These boots are advertised as feeling […]
Rad on Gear: Loadout Room’s Aaron ‘Rad’ Radl hits the slopes to talk Arc’teryx gear
In this video, Rad hits the slopes at Brighton Ski Resort in Utah to talk Arc’teryx cold weather gear. Just like Steve Irwin, Rad specializes in finding the best stuff out in the wild. Unlike Steve Irwin, Rad prefers gear over deadly animals. We’ll let him tell you why these Arc’teryx jackets are so good. […]
Survival rifle review: Chiappa’s lightweight and foldable Little Badger
I first came across the Chiappa Little Badger survival rifle in a magazine a few months ago, and distinctly recall thinking to myself, “I’m not sure how useful that would be… but it sure looks cool,” as I kept flipping through the pages. In that brief moment, I told myself that if I came across […]
Merell’s Famous Moabs: A Go Anywhere Option?
It’s odd how you learn about companies and how that forms an opinion on the company itself. I first heard of Merells in reference to expensive boots for women. In Florida, we don’t wear winter boots often and it seems as soon it dips below 60 the women of Florida switch to their fanciest winter […]