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Guest Contributor Recently, I was able to try out a pair of charcoal grey Trooper Mid 200 i WP boots from Hi-Tec. I had heard great things about these boots over the years, and when an evaluation pair in my size was sent to us, I jumped at the chance to get my feet in them, and find out how … Read more
I recently was given the Coast BX315 Lock-Back knife to do as a guest review, and I must say I’m impressed with the build quality and materials used in its production. At 8.625 inches when open, and weighing in at only 3.6 ounces, it is a good size knife for tackling all of your cutting needs and … Read more
The Cascade is not the first backpack cooler from Granite Rocx that we’ve reviewed. And the story behind this review is a bit funny. Seems the contributor that ended up using the previous model noted that it leaked a bit when packed with ice. We passed that along to Granite Rocx, and the next thing we … Read more
It’s one of their most popular sellers for a reason, and the Renegade GTX Mid should be at the top of the list of anyone looking for high quality, light weight, and practical hiking boots. LOWA was kind enough to send a pair of these, built on their WS (women’s specific) last, for review. Mrs. Outsider … Read more
The Free Range Hunter from CRKT is a welcome addition to my knife collection. I’m always on the lookout for a simple, but well-made pocket knife, and like most outdoorsmen, I own several knives, yet still find myself browsing them in stores and online. My tackle box has two “multi-tool” knives, my backpack has a fixed blade, and I … Read more