Eton FRX3 – Very Prepared

Eton describes their FRX3 as a “multi-powered, multi-function, smartphone-charging, weather alert radio that lights your way”. That sums it up so well , you probably don’t need to read my 500 or so words. But you should, because they can’t cover all the details in one line of copy, and you’ll want to know why … Read more

Freerider VXi Mountain Bike Shoes From Five Ten

Five Ten offers shoes that run the gamut from casual skate shoes to hardcore climbing shoes. Their Stealth rubber compounds are pretty much the standard by which other rubber soles are judged. If you ride a mountain bike with flats, rather than clipless, their new Freerider Vxi mountain bike shoe is probably for you. Utilizing … Read more

Coast HP7R – Flex Charge Dual Power LED Flashlight

A quality LED flashlight with extra batteries is one of the essentials everyone should have in their emergency kit, so this month we’ll be covering plenty of different lighting options. Of course, we’re also flashlight geeks at heart, and can’t resist machined aluminum, high output LED bulbs, and computer-designed lenses and reflectors. That’s why we’re … Read more

Be Prepared With The Solio Clip-Mini

As part of our National Preparedness Month campaign, we try to share products and gear that are as at home for outdoor use as they are in your emergency kit. The Clip-Mini from Solio is a perfect example. For readers not familiar with the Solio brand, they offer a variety of  solar solutions, in the … Read more

Thank you!

It’s not often you’ll find someone being thankful for having to spend more money. But thanks to our increased readership, we’ve once again maxed out our bandwidth (which is why the site was down yesterday). We quickly arranged our fourth hosting upgrade in the past three years, and doubled our bandwidth yet again. Sure, it’s … Read more