Whether you are a military servicemember, law enforcement officer, or just an EDC enthusiast, you probably own a watch. Owning a watch is a tradition that dates back multiple centuries, a tradition that the military actually played a major hand in influencing, and a tradition that still continues today in the world of digital technology. Your […]
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Loadout Room photo of the day: 11th MEU: Training is Continuous
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATION, USS Somerset (Feb. 11, 2017) U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Jonathan Brusherd (right), a special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman (SARC), Sgt. Jeffery Burgstaller (center), and Cpl. Jaime Jaramillo, reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to evacuate a […]
Vanquest Tough Built Gear: Organization pouches
The guys at Vanquest are in a very competitive backpack/Go Bag market. Let’s face it, there are many companies that offer quality products that meet the requirements of the grunt, the student, or the regular 9-5 Joe. If you are like me, I have tons of little stuff that I use frequently. I use a […]
Watch: GORUCK GR-2, Travel the world with one ruck
No matter your size, the GORUCK GR-2 travels hard and well and complies with TSA size requirements for carry-on bags. Patterned after Special Forces medical rucks, GR-2 is big, tough, and efficiently stores all your stuff in its 3 compartments and 8 pockets. If you want to travel the world with one bag, it’s a […]
Loadout Room photo of the day: Scout sniper training course
CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI A Scout Sniper Team Marksman, part of the Recon Platoon from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Brigade Combat Team, Florida Army National Guard loads .50 caliber rounds into a magazine during a live fire long range marksmanship training and qualification course at the Arta training range in Djibouti, Oct […]
Watch: Water Filter Comparison
We have covered several water filter systems here in the Loadout Room. Everything from the smaller portable filters to the larger family size filter systems. I typically have some type of emergency filter in my pack when out on the trail or in the woods. They are a nice option to have if you run […]
Rockwell Coliseum Fit Kryptek Yeti | Tracking without the tether
I was given the opportunity to try out the Rockwell Coliseum Fit watch. Previous to this I had never heard or Rockwell Time before but after doing a little research I was eager to give it a go. I have been looking for a fitness watch that I didn’t have to link to my phone […]
SOFREP TV Field Notes: Running the Tombstones at Shaw Shooting
Training Cell runs the ‘Tombstones’ at Shaw Shooting. This drill tests speed, and accuracy, as members try to shoot the target faster than the opponent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEIkXBkj4Ys&feature=youtu.be Follow SOFREP TV on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest news, photos and training evolutions. Be sure to check out SOFREP TV, bringing you what old fashion cable network’s can’t deliver; authenticity […]
Loadout Room photo of the day: Marine Raiders undertake two-week air integration course
HURLBURT FIELD, FL, UNITED STATES Marine Raiders with 1st Marine Raider Battalion set out on a simulated Special Reconnaissance mission near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 11, 2015. The Special Reconnaissance mission was part of a two-week training exercise called HAVEACE, which is part of the participating Marine Special Operations Team’s unit training program. Courtesy of […]
Your personal security: The panic room
Taking care of yourself and your family is a continuous, ongoing process that requires you to constantly assess and reassess your security situation and needs.  In other words, one must be constantly thinking about how his or her own security needs are changing, and then one must adapt to the current threat environment. Take, for example, […]