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In 1942, Zippo released an advertisement that said, “The world over, wherever there are fighting men, the demand for Zippos is terrific. The genuine demand for Zippos by G.I. Joes is the one reason why there are no civilian sales at this time.” Jump ahead forty plus years later and I can recall my excitement […]
Pat McNamara is a 22-year special operations veteran, 13 years were in the U.S. Army’s 1st SFOD-D (Delta). Pat is one of the premier instructors training anyone from secret service to new shooters. Pat McNamarahas been using the NeoMag for over 3 years now. With the experience and background Pat has, we don’t take his recommendations and critiques […]
The team of guys here at the Loadout Room have all put the Gatorz Eyewear to the test with everything from skydiving, to downhill skiing to shooting and running. Here is what one of our Active Duty Special Operations writers has to say about Gatorz: “The frame can be custom fit by slowly bending the […]
“I can’t say enough about how effective the Biltwell EXFIL 7 bag is. If you have the metal eyebrow common to dynas and FXRs above your headlight this bag is a no brainer. It also does a good job of blocking wind. I keep my rain pants and tools in it. I have a couple […]
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is the culmination of all the major outdoor brands showcasing what they have in their development pipeline. And I’m like a kid in a candy store at this show. If you’re into outdoor gear, this is the place to be. It’s an REI hopped up on steroids. Each year, the Loadout […]
The 5.11 Tactical Wyldcat Pants are well-suited for today’s woman, whether she’s a country girl or a city girl. I know because I put them to the test. As a native of Northern Michigan, I’d definitely say I’m a country girl at heart. But, what draws a country-girl into the city? A.) The chance to […]
I have been carrying concealed for a long time and have only had two options. One was an Arc’teryx conveyer belt that was great when I worked in the water or wanted to quickly mount a holster on it. Its lack of rigidity left my heavier guns sagging down or when I appendix carry it […]
The past two summers have exposed me to the whole Overland movement. Exploring and camping right out of my Toyota Tundra. With any capable four wheel drive vehicle, one can not only explore the beauty of this country, but less accessible areas close to home. With a nice stretch of favorable weather, my 14 year […]
In January, I visited Denver to attend OR Winter Market. With the shift in seasons comes a new outlook on outdoor gear. 6 months have passed and the skis and snowshoes are stored for the summer. Say hello to SUP boards, tents, kayaks, swim trunks etc. Denver is amidst a dry hot spell with temperatures reaching […]
If you’ve read the Loadout Room for any period of time you know we are staffed by vets. Tons of vets, Army Rangers, Green Berets, Air Force Engineers, SERE Specialists, and of course Marines. As a veteran owned and operated company we always like to help our fellow veterans. Today we want to highlight The […]
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