Category: Gear

Flip flops are not typically something that I give a lot of thought to. I usually get myself the cheapest pair I can find, and when they wear out (3 months or less) I toss them and repeat. My thought process behind flip-flops has changed, and it all happened by chance. I had a Ranger […]

We have covered several EDC articles in the past covering everything from knives and flashlights to handguns. These items are what you’ll typically find in an urban, or city EDC. When it comes to being out in the woods those items may not be ideally suited. Most units in the Military that deploy will have ‘kit bags’ containing their gear for specific […]

“I promise, the size doesn’t matter, babe.” She says to me in that sweet, almost undetectable Canadian accent as we pack our vehicle.  “Of course you say that now, but just wait, I promise you will like this smaller one better. You won’t have to cram it in like the one you’re used to.” Over […]

More than ever, people are venturing further, faster, and lighter into the wild for recreation, photography, or conquest. Much of this is related to a drive for adventure spurned on by social media platforms and the physical wellness that many of these like-minded individuals share. Fact is, most people aren’t looking to set a new record […]

CMC Triggers is making a revolutionary new trigger design for the Glock® Pistol. Utilizing the Patented “Signature Flat” trigger design they perfected for the AR, they have downsized the overall geometry to fit the Glock pistol. I got to shoot these triggers at TriggerCon. The flat trigger is not for everyone, but the simple change […]

“Zero Trace shields you from remote exploitation. Simply put, stops hacking and tracking of your mobile devices. Invented to prevent foreign intel services from knowing my every move when operating in their country“. – Clint Emerson (Author of 100 Deadly Skills) With the explosion of cellular and wireless technology, we are now more easily tracked […]

Santa Cruz, California based Tepui Tents is really embracing the nomad lifestyle. For almost a decade, Tepui Tents have produced and continually refined a segment of products called rooftop tents. With models that will appeal to the weekend warrior all the way up to a bomb proof version worthy of trips to Death Valley. These […]

Morakniv of Sweden has been making blades for over a hundred years.  While the company has undergone a few name changes, their commitment to crafting ultra-sharp knives for use at home or in the field has never wavered. I recently received the Morakniv Tactical for testing and evaluation.  While I’m busy taking this thing out and working it […]

Brandon is top row second from the left next to Navy SEAL Astronaut Chris Cassidy and Navy SEAL Heath Robinson below.   London Bridge Rhodesian Chest Rig. The linked version is slightly different from my original. Eight 30 round magazines of 5.56 match (wish I had the Surefire high cap mags) Magnetic Compass Blood Chit Area Map […]

Phil Campion, former British SAS, covers a piece of important EDC (everyday carry) kit while traveling. Check out the video below.

As part of our Outdoor Retailer experience this year we started with Hobie Polarized. Our goal is to bring new products and companies into the Loadout Room That we have not showcased before. Case in point; Hobie Polarized. At first I was a little leery of talking to another sunglasses company because we have showcased other sunglasses already […]

I am naturally a shotgunner. A shotgun was my first firearm, a 410 Remington 870 when I was 8 years old. I’ve used shotguns for hunting, for trap shooting, and was one of the few people in my platoon who knew how to operate a pump shotgun. I am always looking to add to my […]