Recreational shooting and other stuff
Brian BrightSpark is one of those brands that makes me look forward to attending Interbike. I’ll walk past the latest exotic road bikes with their electronic shifting, to find products like this. I’ll skip downhill bikes with more suspension than my first motocross bike to see this sort of innovation. Because expensive bikes are fun to look … Read more
Although Boker lists the Kingpin under their “Tactical knife” selections, I prefer to think of it as a “very serious pocketknife”. The overall design, size, materials, and weight make this knife much more than just a pocketknife. But to describe it as a tactical knife may cause some potential buyers to overlook it. And that … Read more
Although Garneau is well known to road cyclists, their West Branch jersey and Derby shorts are geared towards MTB riders. These two pieces make up part of the cycling kit that Garneau had provided for a summer review. They both offer loads of style with an equal amount of tech, for comfort on the longest rides. At first … Read more
Kaamper might seem like an odd name for a sandal, but it actually makes a lot of sense. Freewaters named this model the Kaamper, because the footbed is Therm-a-Rest camping pad foam. So the real question is, does walking on Therm-a-Rest feel as good as sleeping on it? First, a bit about the Kaamper. This vegan sandal … Read more
Maxxis was kind enough to provide a pair of their Mammoth 26×4.0 tires for my fat bike project. I put them on late in the winter, and rode them well into summer. So consider this a two-season review. Because Utah pretty much only has snow, or 100 degree heat.There is not much in between. The Mammoth … Read more
When we got the press release (below image) for the WTB Convict, we had a good laugh. Whoever writes this stuff seems to have fun at their job. But let’s not forget, bike tires are serious business. And to that end, the Convict is some serious rubber. WTB has been known to make some winning … Read more