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Outdoor gear reviews and guides covering camping, lights, equipment, and practical products tested through real-world use.
July may be National Grilling Month, but true believers know that cooking outdoors year round is the way. My patio has a collection of “tools” for making meals. Whether it’s smoking, grilling, or even baking a pizza, it all tastes better when made outdoors. It just so happens that Dickies is my brand when it … Read more
As a fan of quality optics, this is great news. Meopta has a reputation for outstanding glass, which is basically the high end stuff, without the high end price. Although not as popular as other brands, they are well regarded by those in the know. TAMPA, FL, July 12, 2022 –Meopta Sport Optics is … Read more
A friend in the shooting industry recently introduced me to the Ammo Buddy line from Clamtainer. At first, I wasn’t sure what to think of these clear plastic containers. My factory ammo comes in cardboard boxes with a plastic holder inside. Why mess with what works? Turns out, there are plenty of reasons. And the … Read more
Olight has recently released their Baton 3 Premium Edition, which is the upgrade to the S1R Baton II. I’ve been carrying the S1R Baton II as my main EDC light for a while now, so when they offered to give me a sneak peek of the Baton 3 Premium Edition, I couldn’t say no. This … Read more
While looking for an everyday backpack, I discovered the Scout 24 from SOG. I’ve got plenty of bigger packs for camping, but I needed something smaller and more flexible. During the week, it would carry work stuff. On weekends, I needed something suitable for trips to the range, or just an afternoon outing. And the … Read more