Everyone can agree that there are some pieces of EDC, survival, and travel gear that you can’t go without. For this article, I polled the writers of the Loadout Room and asked them to share with me in one or two paragraphs what their top three pieces of kit are. Much of it is due … [Read more...]
Water
How to Survive Anything: Boiling water to make it potable
These days, it’s not unusual to carry a LifeStraw or other lightweight filtration method (like this one from LifeSaver) - but if you find yourself in a survival situation without your kit, good drinking water becomes no less important. In the absence of of water purification … [Read more...]
Rad on Gear: Staying hydrated with the Stow-Collapsible Hydrapak Water Bottle
We all know the old "rule of threes" when it comes to survival: you can last 3 hours without shelter in a harsh environment, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food, but if you don't start worrying about staying hydrated before a survival situation arises, you're already … [Read more...]
Electrolyte replacement with SaltStick Caps
SaltStick Capsules are critical to minimizing muscle cramping, heat stress and fatigue due to unbalanced electrolyte levels. SaltStick Caps are formulated to closely resemble the electrolyte profile lost during activity: sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Whether you are … [Read more...]
Procuring water in a cold environment: Tips from a Military Survival Instructor
People worry about dying of dehydration in the desert and rarely think about dying of thirst when surrounded by frozen water. However getting water efficiently is paramount in an arctic/winter setting. As you dehydrate in the cold your blood becomes thicker and the circulation … [Read more...]
Magpul DAKA XL Pouch | Organization doesn’t have to be exciting, just functional
An almost-perfect backpack often would be perfect with an additional small pouch for storage and organization. A cavernous main pouch in a pack is great – if you actually need it. When you don’t but instead want compartmentalized storage for smaller items, a water-repellent … [Read more...]
Get a grip with the Astral TR1 Merge boots
A quality pair of boots can make a massive difference in comfort and performance in the field or for everyday wear. In the military, I owned many pairs of high-end combat boots for different environments that are still serviceable to this day, but as a civilian, I prefer boots … [Read more...]
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