SOE Vehicle Visor Cover
I was surfing the Net when I came across this page for SOE’s Vehicle Visor Cover. I don’t have hands-on experience with it, but it looks like a great piece of kit if you’re tired of having your EDC...
View ArticleSubscriber Give Away: H4 Tactical Logo Ball Cap
I’m doing another subscriber contest and this will be a short one. Up for grabs is a H4 Tactical Logo Ball Cap. To be eligible for the giveaway, you have to leave a comment to this post AND...
View ArticleM&P Shield Holster Series: Appalachian Concealment
I met Matthew Turner when I was still doing reviews over at EDC forums. Matt spent 15 years in the manufacturing industry coming up with low-cost, high return solutions to jobs that had high injury...
View ArticleGear Diary: United’s Baggage Policy
I’m gearing up for a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands and I came across United’s Baggage Policy while checking in for my flight online. 17″ X 10″ X 9″? They’re really cramping my style. Bastards....
View ArticleKersaw Blur Tanto BDZ-1 vs. Emerson CQC-7K
I recently had an itch to add a hard use tactical folder to my collection and I went to Kershaw to scratch it. I did a review on the CQC-7K earlier this year and found it to have a few flaws (see...
View ArticleHow To: Warm Weather EDC
EDC enthusiasts who pick up the hobby in the winter or fall soon realize they have to adapt their carry system for warm weather. I’m sitting here typing this wearing a t-shirt and board shorts. I don’t...
View ArticleH4 Tactical Ball Cap Giveaway Winner
The winner of the H4 Tactical Ball Cap is: Eric (emcdannell@gmail.com) Congrats Eric! Again, to all of our subscribers — thank you! Every one of you is important to the success of this site and...
View ArticleGoRuck Bullet 10L Review
While in St. Croix this past week, my family and I decided to take the full day sail to Buck Island with Big Beard Adventure Tours. We went out on the 42′ Catamaran RENEGADE, which proved to be a...
View ArticleFirst Look: 5.11 Storm Grey Collection
5.11 has added a new Storm Grey colorway to their lineup. The collection includes many of 5.11′s most popular products including their Taclite Pro and Stryke Pants, Pursuit Polo, RUSH MOAB 6, RUSH...
View ArticleFirst Look: Peak Design Camera Clip System
Here’s a quick heads-up on a product that could be a great addition to anyone’s bag who likes to EDC a camera. The Peak Design Camera Clip System allows the user to attach a camera to any bag, strap,...
View ArticleGear Diary: Wearing hats with Hearing Protection can be a Pain
I’m a big hat guy. I wear a hat nearly every waking moment when I’m not at work. That includes range time – which I try to log every week. Shooting accurately is difficult enough without having to...
View ArticleHow To: Knowing the Inner Workings of your Handgun
Jacob O’Neal, a graphic designer by trade, has created some amazing animated graphics including a series on the inner working of the 1911. Even if you don’t own a 1911, O’Neal’s “animagraffs” will...
View ArticleFirst Look: Bolstr Kickstarter Project
Even for me, sometimes a daypack is overkill. Yes, I know several of you are gasping in shock and dismay right now. Let me explain. If the weather is perfect, or at least predictable, then carrying...
View ArticleHow To: Shoot Move and Communicate
Here are a couple of clips to illustrate the correct way to shoot, move, and communicate as a team – under fire. First up is an excellent episode of Media Lab where they dissect one of my...
View ArticleMission Workshop Reviews: Coming Soon
Mission Workshop is a bag and apparel company based in San Francisco, CA. They’ve been on my radar for while now. Their design shop uses a lot of interesting materials to make bags with a clean...
View ArticleDo It Yourself: Paracord Shoelaces
Yesterday I found a nice pair of New Balance Trail Runners on deep discount at a local retailer. The shoes were nice but they had red laces, which I really didn’t care for. I bought them anyway;...
View ArticleCamelbak Dispatch Review
Our Camelbak Urban Assault review was one of the first we did here on Loadedpocketz and it remains a favorite. After reviewing the Urban Assault, I heard Camelbak had a concealed carry version of the...
View ArticleFirst Look: THE-E Pocket Organizer
Cdh-Tac, a custom mil spec gear maker out of Finland, and Oneiros Valley has teamed up to bring THE-E Pocket Organizer to market. THE-E Pocket Organizer This 5 X 7″ pouch is packed with features....
View ArticleOrange Diamond Concealment Bag Holster Review
We’ve reviewed a number of bags designed for concealed carry. Almost all of them rely on hook and loop to attach a holster. Most hook backed holsters are nylon and/or elastic. Some are decent but...
View ArticleFITNESS: Mixing up your Workouts
You can load up on all the gear you want, but if you’re out of shape, are you going to get the most out of it? For you Preppers out there – is your body going to hold up in a true SHTF scenario? I’ll...
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