First Look: Cybernetic Research Labs Apollo AP-1 Flashlight
Cybernetic Research Labs is at it again with another impending Kickstarter Project. As some of you may know, we’ve been all in on earlier CRL projects including their Tactical Cache and Tactical Pen...
View ArticleApollo AP-1 Tactical Flashlight Kickstarter Project
Well, that didn't take long. Cybernetic Research Labs Apollo AP-1 Tactical Flashlight Kickstarter project has launched. The specs are impressive (910 lumens on it's highest setting with a 1-hour run...
View ArticleGear Diary: Camelback Urban Assault Revisited
Have you ever sold something and regretted it later? Such was the case with my Camelback Urban Assault earlier this year. I sold it to another member on EDC Forums shortly after field testing the Tom...
View ArticleThe Ontario RAT-1 Knife Giveaway Winner
The winner of the Ontario RAT-1 Knife is: arthurvino@hotmail.com Congratulations! Expect an email with confirmation for delivery! Thanks to everyone for your continued support of Loadedpocketz....
View ArticleDeal Alert: 30% off Entire Site at The Clymb
We're a little late on this one, but The Clymb is having a 30% off sale on everything on their entire site until midnight tonight (@ 11:59 PDT). They stock some quality brands so if you're needing...
View ArticleDeal Alert: Rickshaw Bagworks 50% Off Sale
Kudos to Chrio75 on EDC Forums for finding this one but Rickshaw Bagworks is holding a 50% off sale on all their Zero Messenger Bags (including custom versions). The Zero Messenger is a straight...
View ArticleRickshaw Commuter 2.0 Review: Coming Soon
Well, you asked for more Messenger Bag reviews and we're going to deliver. One of my personal favorites is the Commuter 2.0 by Rickshaw Bagworks. I recently acquired this beauty and it's instantly...
View ArticleFirst Look: OFFGRID Magazine
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Recoil Magazine. Now, the publishers of Recoil are hitting stores with a new project – OFFGRID magazine. Available now, and scheduled to be published...
View ArticleTactical Tailor Urban Operator Review
Lately we’ve been reviewing packs that are on the more expensive side. Now it’s time to switch gears and talk about a better option for those on a budget. The Tactical Tailor Urban Operator is the...
View ArticleCobian Floater Sandals: Pillows for your Feet
Summer is in full swing and that means breaking out the sandals. Recently, I was introduced to the Cobian brand through my wife who raved about them after receiving a pair as a gift. I decided to...
View ArticleTom Bihn Packing Cube Backpack: One Bag Travel Utility
On a recent three day weekend trip to Fort Lauderdale, I decided to only take one bag on the airplane – a prototype which I’m field testing. Yeah, don’t ask. I can’t divulge any details until later...
View ArticleFirst Look: Mochibags Kickstarter Project
If you’re into drawstring bags, then you should check out the Mochibags Kickstarter project. I don’t get the name, but I like that they’ve improved upon a very staid design to incorporate some...
View ArticleFirst Look: Kelty Trail Logic Collection
The Kelty Trail Logic collection is being released in the Spring next year and there’s some interesting aspects to what they’ve designed – especially for backpackers who struggle with organizing their...
View ArticleRoad ID Wrist ID Elite Review
It’s not everyday that I review something on this site that someday may save your life, but Road ID’s Wrist ID Elite is such a product. I was in Florida a couple of weeks ago working my way through...
View ArticleMochibag Kickstarter Update: New Adventure Editions
Last week we highlighted the Mochibag Kickstarter Project, which features high quality drawstring backpacks. Now they’ve added two new “Adventure Editions” to the funding options. They feature 8 Feet...
View ArticleSynapse 25: Amusement Park Friendly
In case you’re wondering – yes, I still continue to field test long term some of the packs we review that make the cut. Case in point… I recently took the Tom Bihn Synapse 25 on a driving trip to...
View ArticleFirst Look: GoRuck GR Tac Reloaded
GoRuck dropped a small bomb on their Facebook page yesterday. For those who missed it, they are FINALLY releasing the GR Tac in other colors. Coming Soon: GoRuck GR Tac in Coyote I’ve been wearing the...
View ArticleFirst Look: Osprey Portal Series
Osprey has released a new lineup of packs, some of which have an innovative feature which allows the wearer to use their tablet without removing the device from the bag. I see this being a great...
View ArticleCybernetic Research Labs Tactical Pen Review
Back in March I wrote about backing the Cybernetic Research Labs Tactical Pen project on Kickstarter. I received the pen a couple of weeks ago and overall I’m very pleased with it. I ended up...
View ArticleDeal Alert: Hazard 4 Labor Day Weekend Sale
Hazard 4 is a tactical gear company based in California that has produced a ton of innovative designs over the past couple of years. I’ve reviewed the Kato and Sherman messengers and more reviews are...
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