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I doubt anyone is unfamiliar with Hydro Flask, but just in case you are, they are one of the most popular bottle manufacturers on the market. Hydro Flask makes numerous bottles for hydration, coffee, beer, and even food. They also offer bottle customization, boasting that they have 183,456 unique combinations of sizes, colors, and lids available. […]
Three things that kept us warm at Overland Expo East. Outdoor Research Illuminate Hoody, delicious Black Rifle Coffee and a pair of Hydro Flask 12oz coffee mugs. The Loadout Room thanks you for the support!
Covering an event like Petit Le Mans as a journalist is, in many ways, not unlike spending a few days in the field during my days in the Marine Corps. No matter how well prepared you think you are, there are a few inescapable certainties: you’ll be logging countless miles on foot, you’ll likely only […]
Perhaps the best description of this flask is its ability to get baked in my truck, I mean to the point that the exterior of the bottle is hot to the touch, but still keeps the liquid inside incredibly cool. Like it will kind of trip you out how cool it stays. This flask is […]
Last summer Scott Witner and I attended Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. Outdoor Retailer is a huge convention for the outdoor sports manufacturers to show off their latest creations to potential buyers, industry experts and relevant media. The Loadout Room writers have been attending SHOT Show for several years now. But broadening […]
Before I leave the house and head out to the job sites, I typically make a cup of coffee for the ride. Now that there is snow on the ground and freezing temperatures in the air, I want to make sure that my cup of joe is going to stay hot. I have both Hydro […]
Four items to help light your way, sleep like a baby, stay hydrated, and record your adventure.
Camping, hiking, and exploring have always been part of my life. In my youth, I loved the challenge of packing light and staying out for extended periods of time. Only bringing the bare essentials. Well, the challenge portion of my adventures have shifted to an enjoyment phase. I still love an adventure, but I prefer […]
Some items just work better and some relationships dissolve, even with our gear. Sometimes even a water bottle like Hydro Flask can change everything.
I am the guy at work that needs a cup of coffee before I can engage in any conversations in the morning. In fact most of my partners at work, on the ambulance, know not to talk to me in the morning until we get to stop for coffee and it needs to happen before […]
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