Category: Gear

When I started out this whole EDC thing I watched an endless amount of YouTube videos and read a lot of articles attempting to wrap my arms around what gear to get and why. In order to determine what gear I needed, that required me to purchase several knives, lights and other items over a period of […]

Ukraine has rather strict firearms laws but still permits civilian ownership in some facets. Rifles are easily obtained for recreational use provided the proper documentation is submitted and approved but pistols are illegal for private ownership. This leaves citizens with two primary options for personal protection in everyday carry, a knife or a traumatic pistol. […]

Building vs Unboxing AR-15 builders are a little nuts. And I am one. We obsess over each build, the nuances of each part, and no rifle is ever complete. Our build projects are always being revised and updated for better or worse. It’s a fun and expensive hobby. But some folks simply don’t want to […]

As 3-Gun competitions continue to sweep across the country with a flurry of popularity and growth, you may be considering to give it a go at some point. Within that decision lies many questions. Where do I compete? Are there different classes? What specific equipment do I need? In the next couple of articles, I […]

Survival is a state of mind. If a man does not let himself become defeated, he will survive. In order to prepare a plan to survive any type of catastrophe, you need to become aware of just what is needed to survive. For this article, I’m going to use some images from the movie “Rambo: First Blood.” I […]

It seems like only yesterday I opened up a box with a bundle of items for review having been sent over from Mission First Tactical(MFT).  Turns out it’s been a couple of months since I’ve started using their Minimalist stock, Engage V2 grip and SCPM556 mags, with most of those products slated to show up in the final […]

Today we’ll be talking about the basics of long-range / survival pack setup and the equipment that goes into them. Take a look as Loadout Room writer and Military Survival Instructor,  Mike Jones drops some knowledge on setting up your pack for longer distance rucks or backpacking trips. Mike has extensive knowledge on setting up […]

Here we are taking another quick look at a product offered by SOB Tactical; the 2 point adjustable sling designed and sold by John ‘Shrek’ McPhee. Back in the day 2 point slings were all there was. As time evolved and gear evolved, the single point slings became more popular. In the Marine Corps we […]

There have been quite a few written words about being the grey man, but what is it exactly? Being the grey man is a term for going unnoticed or being neutral in the environment in which you are in. You can find many of these grey man concepts in the book 100 Deadly Skills by Clint Emerson, within […]

Nobody expects to be lost, stranded, or unprepared, but it happens. From freak storms, to plummeting temperatures, most of the time we are not properly dressed for the impact of mother nature. The Hideaway Jacket from Unchartered Supply Company can be that piece of gear that gets you through and keeps your motivation high, as there is nothing like […]

With the multitudinous variety of options we have in the tactical accessory world, it’s easy to assume one pouch is probably the same as most others. What defines a better pouch? Is it lighter, or is it stronger? The answer really depends on the end-user’s point and purpose for his/her kit. Personally, I want it all: equipment […]

Now there isn’t officially a Block III variant of the MK18, but many sources show various groups using the Geissele MK8 rails. The name is part tongue in cheek and part reality. Other rifles are currently being evaluated but Geissele MK8 rails may very well be the future of the MK18. In the following video I […]