Everyday Carry: International Travel

I recently had to travel to Alberta Canada for a business trip and wanted to ensure I had a minimal set of tools to effect my survival – just in case. Knowing I was going to have to deal with airport security and customs, I needed to choose gear that would pass their security scans and […]

Blade Rigs Sheaths: Stay in the Shadows

What do I mean by Stay in the Shadows? What I’m getting at is to have a system to carry your EDC in a way that doesn’t scream ‘Hey I have a gun and knives on me!’. Carry it all concealed, but be able to access it and react if necessary. The most overlooked accessory […]

Kershaw Link – BlackWash | Initial Impressions

For the amount of time I spend emptying my wallet on gear, ammo, and all manner of problem solvers, you’d think my collection of knives would be on par with the rest. Unfortunately, that’s just not the case. I enjoy a great blade as much as the next guy, but over time I have learned […]

Everyday Carry Tourniquet: SWAT-T

Average EMS response time is 8 minutes across the board. Give or take a minute depending on you distance from the 911 center. So how long does it take on average to bleed out from a femoral artery? About 4 minutes. Do the math and you’ll more than likely be dead by the time EMS […]

The Go Panel by SpecOp Shop

How do we carry gear? More Specifically how do we carry gear on our body for immediate use. Typically it’s by belt, load bearing vest, chest rig, plate carrier, or some combination. Most methods of carrying serious gear, like rifle mags, and IFAKS, are done in a very high profile manner. It’s pretty difficult to […]

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 […]

Minimalist Everyday Carry Wallet Options

We have shown several different wallet styles here on the Loadout Room. These two options are what work best for me. I’ve reviewed both the Blue Force Gear Wallet and the Chums Surf Wallet. Both are great options in my opinion depending on what your preferences are. I’ve tried a few other wallet designs in […]

Mission Ready 5.11 MIRA 2-in-1 Pack: Review

As many of you may know, I’ve been writing for The Loadout Room for over 2 years now and would like to introduce someone new. My wife Brandie, has been my steadfast partner for over 20 years now. She’s the Mother of my 2 sons and is always up for whatever crazy adventure we conjure […]

GORUCK padded field pouches

One of the best tests of physical endurance is carrying a fully loaded pack setup for combat operations. Most active-duty infantry personnel are tested in this manner through Indoctrination programs, Special Forces selection programs, or through testing systems such as the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation; which sets the standard for a forced march at […]

Watch: Live with Brandon Webb- Guns, gear, and global events Feb. 11, 2017

Brandon Webb, former Navy SEAL turned media CEO, discusses everyday carry (EDC) items. He also gives you update on the Crate Club and the line up for the Big Mountain Heroes documentary in the Alps. Brandon announces a RESCO watch giveaway for the most interesting social media post with “#crateclub” (which ends on Sunday). He wraps up […]

Mobility equals survivability | Can you move with your EDC?

Everyday carry gear needs to be practical, comfortable to carry and able to be retained on the body during physical activity. One way to shake things out is to workout with your EDC gear on your person. If at the end of your workout you have a garage sale of gear lying on the ground […]

Cruxord | A stainless guide rod review

As a product review writer, I find excitement in the big, fancy products just like everyone else.  Equally, I find the little components that incrementally improve the machine to be fascinating.  I don’t believe the next generation of service rifles or sidearms will be a revolutionary leap forward, I believe they’ll be sum of all the improvements […]