“Submarine portholes, deep-sea dive helmets, race car gauges, adrenaline…. This is the inspiration behind the design of the NFW Regulator (named for the piece of scuba diving apparatus)”. This is the first thing you read when you pull up the NFW Regulator website. The design intent certainly came across in the aesthetic appeal of the […]
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GX1 Swiss Chronograph review and looking forward with LIV Watches
I must admit that I have become increasingly difficult to impress when it comes to watches in the sub-$1000 range. There are plenty of beautiful and reliable options, but few really stand out from the crowd. The GX1 Swiss Made Chronograph from LIV Watches not only stood out, but it surprised me. As a watch […]
FlowFold Zip Porter Zippered Tote Bag: Stoic in unpredictable weather and invulnerable to spills
We (The Loadout Room) have reviewed several of the smaller FlowFold products in the past. We are always looking for those all American companies pushing the limits with materials, design and innovation. FlowFold is one of those companies that is producing quality products for an active lifestyle. I’ve been extremely impressed with the Vanguard Wallet, […]
Outdoor Research Lodestar Jacket: First Impression
Outdoor Research, in combination with Polartec, has created a bombproof, fully featured softshell called the Outdoor Research Lodestar Jacket. The jacket has an array of features and specially mapped fabrics to create a thermo-regulating shelter for your upper body. Designed for the alpine adventurer, this jacket seems capable of holding its own in a wide variety […]
Quick Look: Outdoor Research Stormsensor Gloves
The Outdoor Research Stormsensor touchscreen gloves are well-designed, highly functional, and brilliantly constructed. Offering more warmth than the OR Sensors, and more dexterity than the OR Ambits, these touchscreen gloves are sure to be favorites of tech-savvy, cold-weather outdoor enthusiasts. Construction Everything from the stitching and seams, to the choice and placement of materials make the OR […]