We recently took a quick look at the small Truckie Pouch from Recylced Firefighter. After I had published the quick look I put my order in to get one to play around with. My initial thought was to use it as a minimalist toiletry bag (which I may still do), but I immediately saw it’s use for a […]
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Gobi Gear SegSac: The ultimate gear & clothing organizer?
If you are frustrated with digging through your bag to find a pair of socks, the Gobi Gear SegSac is for you. For the last few years, both my brother and my dad have been using the Gobi Gear Hoboroll for both international travel and long motorcycle trips. The Hoboroll is a compressible version of this stuff sack. […]
Overland Expo | Hard Korr Flexible Folding Solar Mat
I recently reviewed a couple of products from Hard Korr lighting. A flexible LED strip that we use to light our Tepui roof top tent and awning. As well as the multi-purpose UNI Light. Both items are high-quality kit and have become a permanent fixture in our Overland set-up. We recently traveled 850 miles south […]
CMMG RipsStock: Shortening your SBR
Short Barreled Rifles or SBR’s are all the rage. A recent series of articles from Loadout Room writer Rex Nanorum dives into just how short you can go with barrel length. On the other end of the rifle is the buttstock. One of the three main interfaces with a shooter’s body. And CMMG has a […]
AlphaPointe Tactical Mechanical Tourniquet (TMT)
When it comes to personal preparedness in today’s world, one of the most highly recommended items that a person should carry is a tourniquet (TQ). Originally designed for use and application in the combat environment, the TQ has evolved to become easily accessible and usable by the average layperson in any situation. One company that […]
Kershaw Decimus: A Gladiators Folder
With a heroic look, this distinctive every day carry (EDC) takes you back to a scene from Gladiator when Maximus kills the unworthy Emperor Commodus with his own spear point blade. Based on Rick Hinderer’s Maximus blade, Kershaw has created the Decimus; a single-edge spear point folder with the classic BlackWashâ„¢ finish. The blade is […]
Equinoxx Rendition Hoodie 2.0 from 221B Tactical
Around May or so of this year, I saw a post by my friend Maury Abreu of Omega Protective Concepts wearing a hoodie in a downpour saying how good it was keeping him warm and dry. Having only a lightweight summer rain jacket and my old woodland camo Gortex jacket from my Army National Guard […]
Loadout Room & UCO Veterans Day Prize Pack Giveaway
In honor of those who have served our country this Veterans Day, Loadout Room and UCO Gear have teamed up for a special giveaway designed to help you enjoy the great outdoors. Enter below by midnight Friday for a chance to win a prize package featuring 5 UCO products. Titan Matches Sweetfire Tinder Matches Candle […]
Princeton Tec SNAP Multi-Use Light
When I first received the SNAP from Princeton Tec in the mail, I didn’t know what to think of it. I have many lights to choose from and more than a few headlamps. I opened the box, without anticipation. The packaging was standard Princeton Tec (PT) fare, well diagramed, well packaged and the item of […]
5.11 Tactical Rapid L1: A Portable yet Powerful EDC Light
Usually, there are a few items that are part of my EDC and my operational loadout. For instance, my Sig Sauer P320 in .45 and most recently the 5.11 Rapid L1 have made their way into my EDC and my operational loadout. I like to use the K.I.S.S. system with gear because if you don’t […]