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The Best Discreet Last Ditch Slashers and Stabbers

The Best Discreet Last Ditch Slashers and Stabbers

If gun-free zones are part of your daily life, you might need to consider a discreet weapon; these five blades are a great place to start.

How to Choose the Best Blade Type for You

How to Choose the Best Blade Type for You

Choosing the best serrated blade for you depends entirely on how you intend to use your knife and what performance you require.

The Light OPen 2 – Olight’s Surprise Hit

The Light OPen 2 – Olight’s Surprise Hit

The OPen 2 is a pen light from Olight that combines a great pen with an awesome source of light. This light has surprised me.

The Commuter by Vertx – Simply the Best

The Commuter by Vertx – Simply the Best

The Commuter by Vertx is an excellent, very spacious, and sturdy sling bag that will leave you very satisfied.

Defender Flex Jeans from 5.11 are All Round Awesome

Defender Flex Jeans from 5.11 are All Round Awesome

The Defender Flex Jeans are lightweight and very comfortable, weigh only 10 ounces, and offering a great fit. Put ’em on your must have list.

The Outdoor Edge ParaClaw: A concealed stinger

The Outdoor Edge ParaClaw: A concealed stinger

If someone ever tells you nice watch at a urinal you may want that watch to be the ParaClaw CQD watch. I mean, it might be a compliment, but if its make creep than compliment at least you’ll have a knife on hand. Literally on hand, or well, on the wrist. The ParaClaw series from […]

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

Marine Corps Vets weigh in on Top pieces of EDC gear

Marine Corps Vets weigh in on Top pieces of EDC gear

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 […]

Can you teach an old Glock new tricks with Talon Grips?

Can you teach an old Glock new tricks with Talon Grips?

I may have amassed a decent collection of pistols over the years, but without exception, I keep coming back to my good old Gen 3 Glock 19 for everyday-carry. Like just about every firearm I own, I’ve done a bit of work to it to make it unique, but aside from a few internal doodads, […]

Hitcase | The Ultimate Protection for your Phone

Hitcase | The Ultimate Protection for your Phone

In a world where phone cases are quickly running out of steam and the market is demanding more protection with a smaller profile, it’s tough to find the case that doesn’t render your phone a brick. You frequently see a slim iPhone X in the most ungodly of cases from manufacturers like OtterBox and LifeProof. […]

Black Ember Citadel Pack | Sleek, Versatile, Waterproof

Black Ember Citadel Pack | Sleek, Versatile, Waterproof

The name Black Ember may not be familiar to some of you and I wouldn’t feel bad. The pack community is quickly becoming a saturated market now-a-days, leaving us to discover new companies every single day. This market saturation could crush brands that make an amazing product, but slack in their marketing efforts. As I […]

Pepper Spray and Defense: Why I’d rather be shot than sprayed with OC again

Pepper Spray and Defense: Why I’d rather be shot than sprayed with OC again

During my tenure on the Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Team for Southern California, I had the opportunity to participate in a number of interesting and exciting training revolutions. I got to learn knife techniques alongside the L.A. SWAT team, vehicle searches with military police units, and to gain proficiency with a number of weapon systems not […]

My current non-firearm everyday carry

My current non-firearm everyday carry

My EDC used to be heavier than it is now, but I’ve learned to ‘cut the fat’ through training, practice, and education. My EDC is a pretty basic setup compared to most, but that is because I prefer simple which leads to being habitual with carrying it. Every morning I walk down the steps, into […]

Streamlight ProTac HL-X | A 1,000 lumen EDC flashlight

Streamlight ProTac HL-X | A 1,000 lumen EDC flashlight

The ProTac HL-X packs a stout 1,000 lumens in a durable EDC package. I find it to be just the right size for an EDC flashlight that you can wear on your belt or have in your pocket. For starters, the ProTac HL-X comes with two CR123A batteries and a nylon pouch/holster for the flashlight. The pouch has a Velcro strap to […]

We the people Holsters: EDC Dump Tray

We the people Holsters: EDC Dump Tray

A few months back I was looking for something to hold my pocket stuff that I would unload when I got home. My usual MO is to just unload it onto the kitchen counter and leave it there until the next time I go out. That wasn’t being received as domestically acceptable anymore so I […]

Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer: A great EDC tray for travel or discreet home use

Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer: A great EDC tray for travel or discreet home use

Maxpedition has been around for a while now and has proven themselves in the tactical nylon industry. They are known for making bombproof gear. I’ve used several smaller pouches and one of their Falcon packs in the past. One of the most durable small day packs I had ever tried and used. I recently saw […]

The Knyphe: Phone Case + EDC Knife

The Knyphe: Phone Case + EDC Knife

I was browsing roughly through a gun and gear Facebook page when I stumbled across the Knyphe. The Knyphe is a great name for a really sweet idea. It’s simple, you already have a phone, and it’s likely in a case. So why not carry a fixed blade in the case? The Knyphe is a […]

My everyday carry for life in the United States

My everyday carry for life in the United States

My everyday carry has changed over time, and will most likely continue to change. I hope that by sharing this I can give an idea to people new to the concept on how they may want to set theirs up. I’m going to touch on each individual item and some of the benefits they have to being […]

Dynamis Alliance Low Pro 1.5″ Minimalist Belt

Dynamis Alliance Low Pro 1.5″ Minimalist Belt

Your belt is the foundation of everyday carry, especially if you are carrying concealed. The belt needs to be rigid enough to keep your gear where it needs to be without having to constantly adjust it, but not too rigid to where it’s uncomfortable to wear and difficult to run through your belt loops. Over […]

Concealed Carry Feb 25

Photo of the day: Two of my favorites

Photo of the day: Two of my favorites

A couple favorites: my Sig P226 and Chronosport UDT Timer watch. The SIG P226 always felt like it was built for my hand. The Chronosport is a classic! I’ll need to track one down that’s new in box at some point. I first noticed a Chronosport on @officialslystallone wrist in Rambo III when I was a kid […]

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