The month of September is National Preparedness month and right on cue Hurricane Dorian has decided to pummel the Atlantic Coast. This wakeup call from mother nature has grabbed people attention on the local and national news media. This series of events shows us in real time the value of preparedness and having the correct […]
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Rad on Gear: When you go down but comms don’t (with BaoFeng Radios)
In this edition of Rad on Gear, we get a first hand look at what happens when you take your eye off the ball in combat sports. Rad’s giving a demonstration of how effective his BaoFeng radios are during a round of airsoft when he gets got mid-shot. Things don’t always go quite the way […]
Mobile Communications with the Vertx EDC Satchel
As you know, the folks here at the Loadout Room are straight-up gear nuts; We always look for quality gear and Vertx produces some of the greatest bags. I personally have two already; the EDC Messenger and EDC Gamut, and the new addition the EDC Satchel. I have seen some other reviews on this product […]
6 Survival and Emergency Radios to Stay Informed During a Disaster
Courtesy of Real World Survivor After seeing the fabric of society torn several times in disasters that cut electric power in communities, forcing families to make do somehow, I have learned a couple of things. First, the most popular items that folks stock up on, food and water, were seldom unavailable and were the first […]
High Ground Gear’s JTAC 3-Day Pack: Quick Look
High Ground Gear has created what appears to be a great solution for those needing to carry a radio into the field with their JTAC 3-Day Pack. Colors available: Multicam/Ranger Green/Black/Coyote Sizes available: Size refers to the belt: S/M 26-32 waist, L/XL 32-40 waist Material: 500D, carbon fiber frame Suspension system/carrying ability: Made specifically for the PRC-117 […]