Recreational shooting and other stuff
Brian Yes, today is Halloween, and in a nod to the movie franchise, rather than the holiday, we’re reviewing the Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman. It’s an axe, saw, mallet, and tent stake puller, all in one. Had this product been around 30 or so years ago, it could have had a starring role in some terrible movies. … Read more
It’s easy to expand your comfort zone outdoors with the Stinger Insect Zapper Lantern. This portable bug zapper contains a rechargeable battery that offers a run time of up to 3.5 hours, making it ideal not just for backyard use, but handy for picnics in the park and car camping too. The purple light and … Read more
Part of the Gerber Daily Carry (GDC) line, the Gerber Tech Skin Pocket Knife is designed for everyday use, but with a design that sets it apart from other pocket knives. Two different incidents in the same week caused me to want to take a closer look at this knife, and its unique properties. Overall … Read more
Although the full product name is the Brenthaven Pacific Backpack for MacBook, we figured it couldn’t hurt to review one, even though we didn’t have a MacBook on hand. We were interested in Brenthaven due to the combination of good design and outstanding warranty, along with their sustainability efforts. In a world where many companies … Read more
Cleaning out my backpack the other day, I found my Enduracool Instant Cooling Mesh Towel. Oops. I received this for review back around early July, and used it quite a bit during the summer. But as the weather cooled, it got misplaced. I’m certain that if I hadn’t dug it out last week, I’d be … Read more
Peter Kirk, of Ledge Pants, who currently has a campaign going on Kickstarter, certainly knew how to get my attention. His pitch is pants that you can wear to work and play, and they do equally well at both. More work-appropriate than jeans, but less geeky than typical khakis. Stretchy too, which comes in handy … Read more