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GoRuck Foliage Green Limited Edition: Coming Soon
On the heels of their recent limited edition release of Coyote and Java colored packs, GoRuck now plans on doing a sprint run of Foliage Green (also referred to by some as Urban Grey). Using my Google...
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First Look: 5.11 Light-Writing Sleeve
My notebook and pen don’t seem to like each other because, despite my best efforts, they always end up spending time apart. It probably has something to do with the fact that my bag collection tends...
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Deal Alert: Cabela’s Storm’s Edge Dry Plus Jacket
I wanted to give everyone a heads up on a new piece of gear that you will see in reviews here at Loaded Pocketz this summer. Like many areas of the country, Chicago has been getting deluged with rain...
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GoRuck GR1 and TAD Gear Fast Pack EDC: Contrasts in Bag Design
Two very popular EDC (Every Day Carry) bags from end high manufacturers that are approximately the same price with very different design philosophies. I’ve started to field test the GoRuck GR1 and the...
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Tom Bihn Synapse 25 Backpack Review
The new Tom Bihn Synapse 25 is the larger 25 liter/1526 cubic inch version of the Synapse (now called Synapse 19). For those familiar with the original pack, the Synapse 25 keeps much of the original...
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Geary Diary: Breaking in the GoRuck GR1
There’s something different about the GoRuck GR1. I own a number of packs made from 1000 Denier Cordura but the GR1 came out of the box feeling stiffer than any of them. Perhaps it has to do with...
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Many have alerted me to an issue viewing Loadedpocketz on some mobile browsers (such as the Android stock browser). It took us a while to replicate the problem but I believe it has been addressed now....
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Gear Diary: GoRuck GR1 Sternum Strap and Pouches
One of my early frustrations with the GoRuck GR1 has been the lack of a sternum strap. I’m still not sure why GoRuck didn’t include one and they haven’t sprinkled the GR1 with magic fairy dust that...
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How to attach a Nato Strap to a Watch
Someone recently asked me how to properly attach a Nato Strap to their watch. I’m more of a two or four ring Zulu man myself but no matter. Here is the best visual I’ve found on the process, courtesy...
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ECHO NiNER Beer Lover Morale Patch
I came across this little gem – the ECHO NiNER Beer Lover morale patch. ”Keep Calm and Have a Beer”. Sounds like good advice. Echo Niner Beer Lover Morale Patch This limited release patch is PVC and...
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GoRuck GR1 Backpack Review
GoRuck, as a company, is hard to pin down and maybe Jason McCarthy, the company’s founder and former Army Green Beret, likes it that way. Since it’s inception in 2010, GoRuck has grown from a gear and...
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Gear Diary: My Daily Commute with the Tom Bihn Synapse 25
This past week I’ve been commuting into Chicago by train to attend some training. The days were long and I was going to do a fair amount of walking in the city so I chose the Tom Bihn Synapse 25 as my...
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First Look: Triple Aught Design Fast Pack EDC
I going to tell you guys right off the bat that Triple Aught Design’s Fast Pack EDC is a keeper. In the short time I’ve had the pack, I’ve come to appreciate the features and flexibility of the...
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Gear Diary: There is no Twelve-Step Program for Bag Addiction
Hi, my name is Blaine, and I’m a Bag Addict (Hi Blaine). My journey into addiction started well before I started this site. I love bags of all kinds – backpacks, messenger bags, slings, duffles,...
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Triple Aught Design Fast Pack EDC Backpack Review
The Triple Aught Design Fast Pack EDC is a durable mid-sized pack with a versatile design that is loaded with features. It’s also cost prohibitive and suffers from limited availability. Is it worth...
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Deal Alert: Defy Bags Father’s Day Sale
Defy Bags is having a 72-hour Father’s Day sale. Save between 10-25% off your purchase depending on the amount spent. Defy is a premium bag maker located here in Chicago that has received acclaim for...
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Red Oxx Rigger Wallet Review
I like my wallets to be like my packs – rugged and user friendly. The Red Oxx Rigger Wallet definitely fits that mold. It’s constructed from 1000 Denier Urethane coated Dupont Cordura nylon with...
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First Look: Blue Force Gear Hive Satchel
The Blue Force Gear Hive Satchel is a collaboration with Chris Costa that was introduced at a high profile launch at this year’s SHOT SHOW. It caught my eye because it’s one of the more interesting...
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Product Give Away: Ontario RAT-1 Folder
Back in April, we held our first give away. For our next “thank you” to our loyal readers, we thought we’d mix things up a little bit and do a knife. The Ontario RAT-1 features a 3.25″ cutting edge...
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Defy Ultimate Affordable Gym Bag
Defy Bags has announced their intention to produce an affordable gym bag built to last. Defy is known for their hand made messenger bags and their pricing is typically on the high end. If they can...
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