Gerber Gear has long been a household name for knives, multi-tools, and other equipment. They are a brand that every military servicemember is familiar with, and one that every Exchange store on post carries. From my experience, their gear is sometimes a hit-or-miss but I always find a use for whatever it is. One of […]
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Joe Rogan Experience features Delta Force Veteran Pat McNamara
Joe Rogan, stand-up comedian and legendary color commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) also hosts a wildly popular podcast series. Millions of viewers around the world tune in to The Joe Rogan Experience to see his high-spirited, in-depth, no-bullshit interviews. On any given episode, his guests are the world’s premier mixed martial artists, fellow […]
Merrell Moab 2 Mid GTX: One year update
I have worn these Merrells Moab 2 Mids on various terrain and in various conditions for 0ver a year now. They fit just as comfortable now as they first did fresh out of the box. These boots have performed exceptionally well and continue to do so regardless of whether I find myself trekking through mud, sand, or […]
BluShark NATO straps: Step up your watch game
Before you expand your collection of wristwatches, you should widen your collection of watch straps. Often times, the experience of adorning a new watch strap equates to the experience of buying a new watch. There are plenty of different strap options available: leather, stainless steel, nylon, rubber, suede, cloth, etc. My particular favorite type of […]
ESEE-6 fixed blade: The ultimate wilderness survival knife
The ESEE-6 is one of the best survival knives you can own. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as all products put forth by ESEE Knives/Randall’s Adventure & Training have been met with nothing but high praise. The ESEE lineup is exactly what we want our gear to be, not just made in the USA, but the […]
Petzl ACTIK Headlamp: Capable of all of your adventuring needs
Petzl specializes in two categories: vertical environments and headlamps. This isn’t a surprise as the inspiration for the Petzl company began nearly a century ago when Fernand Petzl was exploring the Dent de Crolles in France, one of the deepest known cave systems in the world. Petzl dedicated himself to developing the technical gear required to […]
Hydro Flask Adventure Bundle: Make yourself a friend
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. […]
Petzl Sm’D RL Twist-Lock Carabiner: A step above all other carabiners
As I and other writers have illustrated in previous reviews, Petzl is one of the premier gear manufacturers for climbers, mountaineers, and adventure seekers. The company was founded by the late pioneer Fernand Petzl who manufactured his own technical gear in order to explore some of the deepest known cave systems in the world. Today, the Petzl […]
Rockagator Hydric Series 40L Waterproof Backpack
Being an avid hiker as well as a writer for The Loadout Room, I’ve had the opportunity to test out a variety of unique backpacks. Rockagator brings another one to the table with their Rockagator Hydric Series Original Waterproof Backpack. The premier feature and ultimate sales pitch behind this bag is its waterproofness, warranting an in-depth breakdown in this review. […]
Enlightened Equipment on backpacking quilts vs. sleeping bags
If you’re an avid hiker or backpacker, you probably know a thing or two about the ultralight community. The ultralight concept is simple; the basic idea is to keep everything lightweight, use multifunctional gear, and limit what you don’t need. In other words, you keep your gear as absolutely minimal as possible without endangering yourself. […]