Minor inclement weather should never deter your adventuring. Let nature thin out the crowds and enjoy a little more peace of mind. Winter conditions call for additional gear to accommodate for increased hazards, but you can still hit your favorite trails as long as they don’t get too extreme. A piece of equipment that sometimes gets […]
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Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Boots
Selecting the proper footwear for your environment is often taken for granted. Far too often people will select an inappropriate style of footwear for their needs, choosing style and brand name over functionality for their environment. Buyers need to educate themselves against marketing ploys and gimmicks so that they can find footwear that will correctly […]
Condor Aegis hardshell jacket | Waterproof and under budget
Condor Outdoors has been making products for over 20 years now. Starting with camping supplies, the Irwindale, CA based business soon expanded their product lines to include tactical gear. While their foreign-produced products gained some notoriety years ago for lackluster quality-control, I’ve heard from a number of people that Condor has tightened up their program […]
Mammut Nordwand Pro Jacket
When it comes to high-end alpine outerwear, most people haven’t heard of Mammut. But Mammut Sports Group AG, a Swiss company founded in 1862, has been supplying the outdoor enthusiast and mountaineer with high-quality equipment for over 150 years. Although popular in Europe, it’s remained under the radar in the U.S. for some time. But recently, […]
Muck Boots Pursuit Glory
A comfortable, durable offering from Muck Boots, the Pursuit Glory provides traction, warmth, dryness, and scent blocking.
A Ranger and Paramedics Guide to Warm and Dry Feet
Tired of cold and wet feet? Follow these simple tips and gear advise to keep your feet happy and healthy no matter the terrain or temperature.
What Makes Waterproof Hiking Boots Waterproof?
After doing a quick Google search for the definition of a waterproof hiking boot, we found things like “impervious to water,” “a garment, especially a coat, that keeps out water,” and “rendered impervious to water by some special process, as coating or treating with rubber.” We also saw what others call pseudo synonyms like water-repellent […]
Icebug Speed BUGrip Hiking Boots: First Impressions
Need extra traction? Don’t bother with slip-on micro spikes on your hiking boots. Get a grip with the waterproof Icebug Speed BUGrip hiking boots.
Pelican 472-PWC-M4 Rifle Case: Quick Look
The Pelican 472-PWC-M4 Rifle Case is ideal for carrying a standard M4 and a M9 Beretta. The 1.6pcf polyester foam will keep your weapons in place and prevent any contact between them. There is also space for standard M4 and M9 magazines. The six press-and-pull latches will keep your weapons secure and the case watertight. This […]
Spoil Dad for Christmas: Gifts over $100
Every year, family members rack their brains trying to figure out what to get their fathers for Christmas. Together, we here at The Loadout Room have put together a list of 10 top-quality gifts we believe any father would love. Some of the products have been reviewed by our staff and others have simply caught our eye. We believe all are […]