Independent Firearms & Outdoor Gear Reviews Since 2007
Outdoor gear reviews and guides covering camping, lights, equipment, and practical products tested through real-world use.
Vasque sent a pair of the new Inhaler GTX mid height boots over for a review. I’ve been wearing these boots nearly every day for the past two months and I‘m pretty impressed. I have owned three or four pairs of Vasque boots over the past fifteen or so years and have never been disappointed … Read more
Mother Nature may not be doing her part right now, but when you’re ready to hit the trail, Hi-Tec has some great footwear options for the whole family. Here are a few of our favorites. Altitude Lite i WP (available for men, women, and kids) Function meets fashion for the whole family. The subtle contrasting colors may catch your … Read more
Ask me to rate my favorite non-camera photo gear, and the Peak Design CapturePRO® Camera Clip is at the top of the list. It allows me to carry a camera on my backpack strap or belt, and have it ready in an instant. This is ideal when outdoors, whether hiking and taking wildlife photos, or on a photo shoot. … Read more
The GSI Outdoors Crossover Kitchen Kit is a basic collection of some of the most commonly used kitchen utensils and tools. I bought mine from a local outfitter in town. This setup fits in between what an ultra light backpacker and a car camper might carry. For my style of backpacking, this kit is ideal. … Read more
We would usually write about a product like the Midland ER200 Compact Emergency Crank Weather Alert Radio later in the year, during National Preparedness Month. But with the weather being so unpredictable, we took Midland up on their offer to review one during our peak storm alert season. Over the course of our review period, we have had … Read more