Recreational shooting and other stuff
In addition to bringing us knives and multi-tools designed for working professionals (read: people whose life and livelihood depends on edged weapons and tools that work), SOG also offers products that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts. Their Bladelight knives are a perfect example, packing extra features worth having. When the original Bladelight knives debuted, we liked … Read more
Last summer while looking for camping mats for the family, I scored a good deal on an Exped Synmat 7 LW. To be honest, I wasn‘t familiar with the brand, but the salesperson was very helpful and allowed me to try out the Synmat in the store. My initial impression was that the mat was … Read more
Note: By the time you read this, the Vertex Ultralight Backpacking Stove campaign on Kickstarter will be over, but it was quite the success. We’re sharing it because this is one of those products to look for as you start updating your camping gear this year. When you take your next backpacking trip, you may … Read more
If you like titanium, you’re going to love Vargo Outdoors. Their Titanium Wharn-Clip Knife is just one of many innovative products made from this strong, yet lightweight material. And it’s not just for minimalist hikers and campers. This knife should appeal to a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts. Before we get into the knife review, … Read more
After we reviewed their Bluetooth speaker, the folks at SimplyGlobo offered their SimplySleeper premium air mattress for review. At first, we weren’t sure if that was such a great fit with the site. But then we thought about how it’s perfect for car camping (or having a spot for friends and relatives to crash if … Read more
The Oboz Sawtooth Low hiking shoe has taken me to new heights this past month! All puns aside, after spending several weeks in them, I’ve come away with the feeling that these are really excellent quality shoes worth checking out. A common complaint about some hiking shoes concerns the flexibility of the sole. The Sawtooth … Read more