In this edition of Rad on Gear, he’s taken us all the way to the incredible Bonneville Salt Flats to talk about a simple solution for what people always turn into a complex problem: fire. There are lots of fire starter kits out there on the market (and lots of them are great) but the […]
Survival
Rad on Gear: One Card to Rule them all — The Crate Club Axe Survival Card
In this edition of Rad on Gear, he’s showing off the Crate Club Axe Survival Card. Our partners over at the Crate Club pulled out all the stops with this little piece of kit: cramming more than 20 different functions into a card you can stick right in your wallet. After all, it doesn’t matter […]
Surviving a gunshot: SWAT officer’s review of the Gray Man Training IFAK
I got linked up with Gray Man Training through a mutual friend and was sent this IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) to see what I thought. The short answer is, “I’m a fan.” But for those who want some more details, keep reading. What I like most about the Gray Man IFAK is it is […]
Learn how to prepare for a bad situation from retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson
Longtime readers at the Loadout Room will recognize Clint Emerson as the author of the 100 Deadly Skills series of books, which are an invaluable tool for anyone that prizes self reliance and being prepared. For those who may not have run across Emerson’s work in the past, he is one of a few professional […]
Rad on Gear: The Crate Club 12 in 1 Survival Kit
Our partners at the Crate Club are always sending us great pieces of gear to try out, and in this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s got himself the Crate Club 12 in 1 Survival Kit. This kit’s got everything you need to get yourself out of an unforeseen jam. With 12 pieces of gear […]
Rad on Gear: The Minor Surgery Kit from Voodoo Tactical
Most medical kits are designed for one of two purposes: to address minor injuries or to stabilize a patient until they can receive further care. This “minor” surgery kit from Voodoo Tactical is different. This kit comes with everything you need to handle the types of minor surgeries you may require in the field, like […]
Professionals Playbook: What it takes to survive in Antarctica with British Polar Explorer Felicity Aston
Felicity Aston is a British Polar Explorer living in Reykjavik, Iceland. In 2012 she became the first person in the world to ski alone across Antarctica. The journey of 1744 km (1080 miles) took her 59 days and gave her a place in the book of Guinness World Records. More than a decade before, her […]
Rad on Gear: Light a fire in any environment with the Crate Club ‘Turbo’ Lighter
In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking about starting a fire for morale or for survival (and wherever the two shall meet). There are lots of options when it comes to fire starting gear, and a lot of them have their place in any well-prepared adventurer’s loadout, but few will get a fire […]
The Crate Club Fishing Spear is on sale now — Here’s how to use it
Let’s go stab something was the first thing that crept through my head when I opened the Crate Club fishing spear. The fishing spear is actually a spearhead, and its designed to be packed in a bug out or survival bag to give you the ability to create a proper spear when needed. Carrying a […]
Stop ‘glamping’ and get back to basics with these minimalist camping tips from a wilderness survival expert
I grew up camping. Some of my happiest childhood memories are of being curled up in a sleeping bag and a pup tent, reading comics by flashlight. I always assumed everyone grew up that way, loving and appreciating the outdoors by visiting it every now and again. So, you can imagine my shock and utter […]