Category: Gear Review

The company at this years Summer Outdoor Retailer with the most variety for the outdoorsman was Liberty Mountain. Liberty Mountain is one of the largest wholesale distributors of outdoor products in the US. With climbing ropes, all varieties of camping gear, rock/ice climbing hardware, and outerwear, checking out there booth is like walking into a […]

Safariland Group offers a broad range of products including: holsters, gun accessories, body worn cameras, forensic equipment, coms/hearing protection, body armor, and less lethal (OC, batons, etc). Whether you are an average gun owner, or part of a tactical law enforcement group, they have products that you can use. Rick Dembroski recently wrote an article […]

About five years ago, I was doing some summer biathlon training and I had a race that consisted of running, kayaking, and standard prone/standing shooting. I was out of town and forgot to bring a water bottle for hydrating prior to and after the race. I felt unprepared and quite embarrassed for not having what I needed. I […]

I’ve recently wrote about four essentials I always keep in my pack when traveling overnight in the mountains. It may have come as a surprise that all these items are from NEMO Equipment. I’m always searching for the next best thing to switch out with one of my essentials. NEMO doesn’t make a wide array of different products, […]

Mammut is a mountain gear company that’s been around for a long time. Although not as prominent a name in North America, they consistently design and manufacture some of the most cutting edge outerwear, climbing hardware, and alpine gear for thriving in the mountains. We had a chance to swing by the Mammut booth at Summer […]

Taking care of your knife is extremely important, especially when you’re relying on it out in the field. Being able to sharpen or hone your knife after use is an important skill to learn. For some people, the thought of sharpening a knife leaves them defeated. Finding the right angle to sharpen your knife at can […]

Note: Thousands of companies and wall to wall outdoor gear all packed into four days is epitomizes the organized chaos that is Outdoor Retailer. Myself, Leo Jenkins, and our Media Director Nick Cahill had a chance sit down with some awesome brands and check out what’s new in the outdoor and adventure industry. Over the years, Under Armour […]

Note: Thousands of companies and wall to wall outdoor gear all packed into four days is epitomizes the organized chaos that is Outdoor Retailer. Myself, Leo Jenkins, and our Media Director Nick Cahill had a chance sit down with some awesome brands and check out what’s new in the outdoor and adventure industry. Part one of many […]

So you just got your new bow, what now? Take it to your local bow shop and get it fitted. This is especially important if you purchased a used bow or are new to the archery game all together. Everyone’s draw is a little different. The bow shop will help you determine yours and ensure you have arrows to match.  […]

We’ve reviewed several types of folding knives here at The Loadout Room – Emerson, Zero Tolerance, and SOG to name a few. Even with all the reviews it can still be a tough decision when looking for that new knife. This time, we’re going to take it a step further and discuss the different blade […]

In today’s increasingly violent and dangerous world, the need for a well built pistol holster is as important as ever. We never know when and where a threat to our safety, or the safety of our loved ones, will present itself. Being able to deploy a side arm effectively can mean the difference between life […]

When it comes to your survivability, setting up a shelter and getting a fire going can be the difference between life and death. If conditions are less than ideal and you’re on the verge of going hypothermic then time is not in your favor. If you are out on the trail and a weather system moves […]