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5.11 Atlas Boots: Combat boots redefined

Shopping for new boots is tricky. I love my Merell MOABs, but their mid-length design is better for hiking than the work I was putting them through. I needed a new set of full-length boots that I could use to hike, and climb fences, but which would also provide protection from fire and excellent ankle support. Early […]

Meet the 5.11 Operator Axe, Spec Ops approved

Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb is the man. He served in Special Operation, primarily Delta Force, for 15 years of his 21-year career. After leaving the military, he formed Viking Tactics or VTAC. VTAC is a training company that designs and even produces numerous pieces of gear. In the design realm, they team up with more […]

5.11 HAVOC 30 Backpack | Quick Look

The Havoc 30 by 5.11 Tactical has the makings of a great go-bag. The Havoc 30 backpack sports a streamlined profile allowing you to move quickly and navigate obstacles without impeding your movement. Other than the outer stash pocket, there are no bulky pockets hanging off the outside keeping with the streamlined minimalistic approach. I’ve […]

Summer concealed carry shirts, Blackhawk!, MagPul, 5.11, and Vertx compared

The weather is warming and soon we’ll lose easy conceal-ability.  As we shed layers so too do we shed the clothing that puts the “concealed” in concealed carry.  For some this means moving to a smaller gun, but what if you can’t or don’t want to?  One positive of the “tacti-cool” wave that hit us […]

Women’s Cirrus Pant by 5.11 Tactical – Crazy Hot?

The Women’s Cirrus Pant by 5.11 Tactical claims a “a flattering fit and great flexibility for everyday wear”. But women’s pants can be tricky. Can 5.11 pull off the delicate balance of fit & function? Sometimes, my husband Erik thinks I’m crazy. I think it’s normal. For him to think I’m crazy, I mean. Just […]

Watch: Which combat shirt should you buy?

Loadout Room writer and Military Survival Instructor Mike Jones goes over the pros and cons of several brands of combat shirts. He covers everything from the material used, cut and fit, durability and flame resistant properties of each shirt. If you’re law enforcement, military or a civilian that would benefit from wearing a combat shirt, […]

5.11 EDC light | A mini review for a mini light

If regular readers remember around mid-2016 we did a series of articles on Everyday Carry Loadouts. I used to carry a relatively low lumen pen light by Smith and Wesson that was made to be both a light and a self-defense weapon. The light was pretty decent, and it filled my need for a small, […]