I was shivering uncontrollably. My thin warm weather rip-stop Crye multicams did little to ward off the December chill in Northeastern Washington. It was 2030 hours, well past civil twilight this far north and it had been dark for four hours by this point. We’d been evading by moon and starlight and had settled into […]
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Princeton Tec Helix backcountry LED lantern
It’s always nice to have some type of creature comforts when we are out in the forest on an extended camping or hiking trip. As far as lights go, I have usually kept a small flashlight or chemlight handy. With the Helix Backcountry LED Lantern from Princeton Tec, you can have light anywhere you want, anytime […]
The SNAP: A modular light system from Princeton Tec
A Red, Green, Blue, and White Light Princeton Tec of New Jersey has been making lighting solutions since 1975. This year at SHOT Show 2019 they are debuting a new RGB SNAP lighting system. Talking with Katie of Princeton Tec made it obvious that she and the employees of Princeton Tec understand and use the […]
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 […]
Princeton Tec Sync headlamp revisited: Still good
One of the most popular headlamps on the market for some time has been the Princeton Tec Sync LED Headlamp. There are plenty of sources praising the Sync’s versatility and simplicity, which also comes wearing an inexpensive price tag. I have seen multiple people using the Sync in both field training as well as on the […]
Princeton Tec Impulse | A Lightweight Headlamp for your Hat
When you’re out in the woods, it seems the one thing you never have quite enough of is light. Either it’s not strong enough, focused enough or just not where you need it. Princeton Tec is constantly working to make the best, brightest and lightest light you’ll find, so you won’t ever be stuck in […]
Crate Club Review | Princeton Tec FRED Headlamp
Crate Club is an interesting beast. The product of our mutual parent company Hurricane Inc., Crate Club is our take on the subscription based box of surprise tactical goodies. The tough part in selling a box of unknown goods is proving the value without ruining the element of surprise. We’ve been asked to review some […]
Crate Club Review | Princeton Tec Sync
Assuming that you haven’t been sleeping under a rock for the past few months, you probably know about our monthly subscription based Crate Club. Typically advertised just to the right of this article. —> This is not the subscription club for the faint of heart either. It’s full of tactical and survival gear curated and […]
Princeton Tec SYNC Headlamp
I’ve been a long time owner and user of Princeton Tec Headlamps. They are affordable yet at the same time very robust. I’ve used a Princeton Tec EOS for several years now and it’s still going strong. We also have a review of the Princeton Tec QUAD Tactical Headlamp. Again that one has served our […]
SOFREP Mini Crate Club: Quarterly Report
Here at the Loadout Room we have received a ton of emails about the SOFREP Mini Crate Club. A quick recap for anyone who isn’t in the know. The guys over at SOFREP have a series of clubs where you can subscribe based on your interests. In total, SOFREP has four different clubs: Premium Crate […]