A most iconic watch that kills it at both black tie events or volcano treks and performs anywhere from the deep ocean to an active war zone. “The Rolex Submariner’s robust and functional design swiftly became iconic. With their subtly redesigned Oyster case, distinctive dial with large luminescent hour markers, graduated rotatable Cerachrom bezel and solid link Oyster bracelet, […]
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Nemo Equipment Ditto: Slim Upcycled Wallet ready for Adventure
During our time at the 2017 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market we took a look at the Nemo Equipment booth. While we were waiting for our meeting to begin they had samples of their minimalist Ditto wallet on the counter free for attendees to take. While these are not the primary products that Nemo focuses on, they make these […]
Rain Gear for the Ultralight Hiker
In continuing with our series on Ultralight gear for hiking and backpacking we are going to take a look at two products to keep the rain off you. There is a ton of rain gear on the market to choose from and they all use some form of technology to repel the rain. Between the […]
Lightweight hiking first aid kits | Dark Angel Medical Ouch Pouch
First Aid Kits can be a tricky item to try and get down to an ‘lightweight’ level, but still contain the needed items. You have two options here. First, you can custom build your own kit by selecting a case and then all the contents you think you’ll need. This option is for the more […]
MOS Tactical S4: The most minimal sling on the planet
When I first got my hands on the MOS Tactical S4 sling I was a little baffled by the design. It seemed like nothing more than a tubular nylon runner you would use for climbing and a sling snap hook. The runner is stitched together with what looks like the same way that rated climbing runners are. I’m […]
Crye Precision EXP 1500 | The day pack for mercenaries
For quite some time now I’ve had my eye on the packs from the infamous Crye Precision. Crye is known throughout the industry as the benchmark in tactical clothing and equipment. So when something as accessible as a backpack hits their shelves, people take notice. No longer do you have to find employment as a […]
Outdoor Edge Le Duck | Best knife for under $25?
The price of any gear reviewed on The Loadout Room is usually one of the final talking points, but with Outdoor Edge’s Le Duck, it’s one of the things that make this knife a great recommendation. The Le Duck is the epitome of what a good budget knife should be. Low-cost manufacturing shouldn’t equate to an inferior […]
3 day minimalist travel packing list
I’m asked often about traveling since it’s part of the job. Here’s as minimalist as can be done in the summer months for a three-day turn and burn with weather always a concern. 1) Pack- Crye Precision EXP1500 (USA made) 2) Black T-shirts- various (USA made) 3 & 4) Gray EDC pants and tan Rapide […]
Firefly | Firepower for your Swiss Army Knife
This cool accessory for your Swiss Army Knife came across my Facebook feed and caught my eye. The Swiss Army Knife has been for a long time, a companion for many prepared people. I was originally introduced to the SAK watching the TV show MacGuver with my Dad back in the day. My Dad always carry a […]
Kore | Slim wallet and carbon fiber money clip review
I am a big fan of the gun belts that Kore Essentials produces, and when I noticed that my traditional old leather wallet was falling apart I decided to look into Kore’s Slim Wallet and Carbon Fiber Money Clip. It had the minimalist design that I was looking for, and with the removable carbon fiber money clip, it is like having two wallets in […]