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VSSL Gear – A VeSSeL for Your Camping and Survival Essentials

Being outdoors is awesome. Nature is purely amazing, and it never gets old. To enjoy nature, we need good gear. VSSL has that figured out.

Camping Gear Oct 21

Chow Down With Readywise Adventure Meals and a 15-Year Shelf Life

Chow Down With Readywise Adventure Meals and a 15-Year Shelf Life

Readywise makes very good meals with a 15-year shelf life. And they come packed in a very durable bag!

Camping Gear Sep 17

Sherpa Blanket from Rumpl: Polar Vortex approved

Sherpa Blanket from Rumpl: Polar Vortex approved

Living in the Midwest this winter has been more challenging than years past. A polar vortex created an almost uninhabitable environment across much of the region. Temperatures dropped to -34F in Northern Michigan and the Governor declared a state of emergency. Between January 25th and Feb 5th, my son has gone to school just one […]

Adventure & Travel Dec 03

The Hennessy Hammock Survivor | Lightweight Comfortable Camping

The Hennessy Hammock Survivor | Lightweight Comfortable Camping

I’ve lived in a lot of different shelters throughout my time as a survival instructor. Pup tents, tents, snow caves, hammocks, rock over hangs, tree wells, lean-to shelters, lean-aways, shelters made from parachute and most other shelters. Throughout this I’ve defaulted to something simple most of the time, a tarp of some type with a […]

Camping Gear Nov 25

UCO Mess Kit: Compact, reusable and worth every penny

UCO Mess Kit: Compact, reusable and worth every penny

The UCO company started off by making a candle lantern in 1971. With a company based on living life outdoors, they have now emerged into the Mess Kit category with their new line that is fairly new to the market. Now, I’ll be honest, a mess kit is a mess kit. First off, let’s get […]

Camping Gear Nov 12

Black Diamond Spot Headlamp | Comprehensive Gear Review

Black Diamond Spot Headlamp | Comprehensive Gear Review

I refrain from giving any gear too much praise, but I have to applaud Black Diamond for coming up with one of the best headlamps available on the market. The Black Diamond Spot Headlamp comes equipped with more features than your standard headlamp, yet its price rivals those without them. Before we get started with […]

Adventure & Travel Nov 06

The MSR Pocket Rocket | Your little camp dragon

The MSR Pocket Rocket | Your little camp dragon

Everyone has their preference when it comes to camp cooking. Some are completely kosher with an MRE; freeze dried food or some sort of protein and granola bars. Others take solace in the process of making a good, warm meal on the trail, out in the wild enjoying Mother Nature. There’s something to be said […]

Camping Gear Oct 08

Nordic Pocket Saw: The bigger they are, The harder they fall

Nordic Pocket Saw: The bigger they are, The harder they fall

As an avid outdoorsman, it’s very rare that I find myself unprepared when I venture out into the wilderness. I always make sure to take the essentials, be it a medical kit, proper clothing, or fire starting materials. After using the Nordic Pocket Saw, I came to recognize one area in which I’ve been unprepared. By using […]

Camping Gear Oct 05

Summer is almost here! Pick a Hammock for your next Adventure

Summer is almost here! Pick a Hammock for your next Adventure

Hammocks are a great option for the backpacker, minimalist, or backyard lounger. Check out our favorite models and gear up for your next adventure.

Camping Gear Sep 26

The Brush Demon Machete: Eat the Jungle

The Brush Demon Machete: Eat the Jungle

Florida often invokes a specific image, Disney Land, beaches, sun and fun style living. Which is all true, but doesn’t represent the entirety of Florida, just the places people want to go. Not many people want to cruise over to Northwest Florida, the land of sun, mosquitoes, and what feels like a tropical rainforest at […]

Camping Gear Aug 31

Who doesn’t hate mosquitoes? Save your summer with the Thermacell MR150

Who doesn’t hate mosquitoes? Save your summer with the Thermacell MR150

Mosquitoes can be a terror that make what should be an enjoyable experience quite miserable instead. Sprays work, but they can be messy and wear off in wet – or sweaty – conditions. If you’re hunting, scented sprays and repellents have the chance of blowing your cover. Open flame repellents are okay as long as […]

Camping Gear Aug 14

Streamlight PolyTac X Flashlight: Worth going in your go-bag

Streamlight PolyTac X Flashlight: Worth going in your go-bag

If you were to ask me what brand I recommend for tactical flashlights, I would tell you without hesitation, Streamlight. Streamlight offers a wide range of practical products at a reasonable price. They do their job, and they do it well. My trusted flashlight for my EDC bag is my Streamlight ProTac HL-X (you can […]

Camping Gear Aug 13

Scrubba Washbag: Keep your clothes clean in the field

Scrubba Washbag: Keep your clothes clean in the field

The Scrubba Tactical Washbag is a nice little design intending to keep your bags a little lighter by offering you the option of cleaning clothes easily and effectively. While I posted my initial impressions here, I’ve now had the opportunity to air my dirty laundry a bit. To recap, the Scrubba is a polyether bag with […]

Adventure & Travel Aug 11

Stanley Adventure Base Camp Cook Set | For the adventurous epicurean

Stanley Adventure Base Camp Cook Set | For the adventurous epicurean

Back in my Boy Scout days, it was all about eating freeze dried food while hiking through New England. Then the Army ruined me with those shitty MRE’s. After my time in the military, it was back to better freeze dried food for kayaking expeditions. Now I’m an Overlander. And weight just isn’t a factor. […]

Camping Gear Jul 25

GearAid ARC Rechargeable Light and Power Station: What you need for the next blackout

GearAid ARC Rechargeable Light and Power Station: What you need for the next blackout

If you have ever been camping, scuba diving or done anything in the outdoors, you most likely have had to repair something with tape, glue or some kind of sealant. Insert GearAid. If you have never heard of them, you may not be alone. They started fixing gear in 1981 when SCUBA divers realized Aquaseal was […]

Adventure & Travel Jul 15

The new Napier Backroadz SUV Tent, Model 19100

The new Napier Backroadz SUV Tent, Model 19100

I recently received the Napier Backroadz SUV tent for review. I was very excited about this project as I had donated my last tent to a local organization and have been looking at tents or campers that I could use I conjunction with my vehicle (Honda CRV, 2009). When the tent arrived I unpacked it […]

Adventure & Travel Apr 09

Sh!t Kit field toilet kit: Don’t get caught with your pants down

Sh!t Kit field toilet kit: Don’t get caught with your pants down

When I originally saw this product I had to laugh. Out of all the products we’ve reviewed on the Loadout Room, how was I going to make this fit into our demographic? My initial gut reaction was that this was one of those gimmicky products that had no real practicality. After I had received a few […]

Camping Gear Apr 05

Nemo Cloudview Hammock: Quick Look

Nemo Cloudview Hammock: Quick Look

*Photos courtesy of Logan Winters The Cloudview Hammock is by far the best lounging hammock for your backyard or family car camping trip. Setup is much easier and quicker than those cumbersome hammocks with wooden or metal frames. Once you have the spreader bars installed on each side and get the hammock hung between two trees, the […]

Adventure & Travel Apr 04

Photo of the Day: Yeti’s new Rambler 24oz. Mug

Photo of the Day: Yeti’s new Rambler 24oz. Mug

Not a day goes by without using one of my Yeti Ramblers. Wether it’s keeping a cup of coffee hot in the morning, or a beverage cold later in the day. They simply out perform anything else I’ve used. One of my favorites around the house is a Rambler 14 ounce Mug. That coffee mug sees […]

Camping Gear Mar 20

Enlightened Equipment on backpacking quilts vs. sleeping bags

Enlightened Equipment on backpacking quilts vs. sleeping bags

If you’re an avid hiker or backpacker, you probably know a thing or two about the ultralight community. The ultralight concept is simple; the basic idea is to keep everything lightweight, use multifunctional gear, and limit what you don’t need. In other words, you keep your gear as absolutely minimal as possible without endangering yourself. […]

Camping Gear Feb 02

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