Recreational shooting and other stuff
When I offered to review the CTi Ultimate Titanium EDC Belt from Carbon Tactics, it wasn’t just so I could try it out ahead of their Kickstarter campaign. I had been looking for a durable, good looking belt that would not only keep my pants up, but one that would also work well with all … Read more
The Deuter AirContact 55+10 backpack is all about comfort and simplicity. I‘ve wanted to test a Deuter pack for quite a while now, and after carrying this pack for more than a few miles, I can say there‘s a lot to like about the AirContact 55+10. The Deuter AirContact 55+10 is built for comfort. After … Read more
Pair the Converter Stove from Vargo with their Hexagon Wood Stove, and you’ve got an ultralight cooking solution. On its own, the Hexagon Wood Stove (4.1 ounces) does a great job of heating water and cooking, with whatever small bits of dry wood you can find on the trail or at your campsite. Add the … Read more
Introducing my new go-to portable cooler, the Barebones Pathfinder Cooler. I’ve had a lot of coolers over the years, but nothing this portable, easy to clean, and durable. When I first saw this cooler in an outdoor magazine it really made me wonder if it would hold up to my standards. Not only did it hold … Read more
The Sierra Designs Zissou Plus is the company‘s latest offering in a mummy style sleeping bag. Sierra Designs has been hard at work producing some really different options to traditional sleeping bags. The creativity behind the Backcountry Bed and Mobile Mummy style bags was used on a more traditional mummy style bag. The Zissou Plus … Read more
Did I want to review the 64oz Classic Vacuum Growler from Stanley? Of course! Way back in the day, my dad had a Stanley vacuum bottle, and I remember it well. He liked their products not just for the quality, but because his name happened to be Stanley. Fast forward 30+ years, and I’ve inherited a … Read more