Recreational shooting and other stuff
The Therm-a-Rest crew were pretty busy and they have created some great new products. We‘ve been testing the Slacker lineup, but now there‘s plenty more goodies for the hammock crowd. The Slacker Hammock House is a complete shelter system and includes everything but insulation. The Hammock House includes a hammock with integrated bug net and … Read more
Recently, I was able to get an Acratech GP ballhead on loan. I had already purchased their Ultimate ballhead. and wanted to try out some of the features of the GP. First and foremost, I was excited to see how the gimbal function worked, as I find myself shooting with long lenses pretty often. Out of the … Read more
Outdoor Retailer, referred to as “OR”, is a huge trade show that attracts thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their products for every kind of outdoor enthusiast. From rock climbing, to camping, to prepping, OR has it all. In addition to some of the products from our favorite brands, I’ll also discuss a … Read more
Darn Tough Socks. I would say the name says it all, but there is even more to them than that. Darn comfortable, darn stylish, darn soft; these are just a few of the many ways to describe the socks made by Darn Tough Vermont. As soon as I tried on my first pair of Darn Tough socks … Read more
The Simple Shower is a lightweight solution for keeping clean. I recently took the Simple Shower with me on a week long camping trip. By the last day, I found that this little shower had really become a very useful tool. All you need to have at your disposal is a one or two liter … Read more
The campfire is a part of camping that I really enjoy. Sitting around while shooting the breeze or just staring at the flames is one part but learning a fire building skillset is fun. The UCO Stormproof Torch & Bottle Opener is great for those times when conditions are not great or just getting a … Read more