Recreational shooting and other stuff
High Peak makes a variety of high quality camping gear at family-friendly pricing. They’re partnered with TentPak, which provides all-in-one backpack/tent combinations. Last year, we had half-jokingly suggested TentPak create a “zombie apocalypse” set, which was more than just a fun marketing exercise, as it contained some serious survival gear. The ZOMBIE Apocalypse Pak™actually made … Read more
I could easily spend a whole week trying to cover all the interesting gear we saw at the Industrial Revolution booth last month, but for now, I’ll stick to three that caught my eye. Each of them fit into distinctly different categories, but all offer some innovative features that make them noteworthy. The big item … Read more
New Foris™device revealed at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 23, 2013 -Expanding its presence in GPS navigation with units designed specifically for the outdoor marketplace, Rand McNally today unveiled its new Foris™handheld device at the Outdoor Retailer show. The company also showed off its latest GPS for RVs and campers, … Read more
Recently I started shopping for day packs and was blown away by the average price. My argument is this: why would anyone would spend $120 on a day pack when at that price you are already over halfway to a pack big enough for an overnight trip? Here‘s my evidence: the GoLite Jam 35. Retail … Read more
Combine the footbed of your favorite rubber sandals with a soft upper that’s lined with faux fur, and you’ve got the Sanuk Snowfox Chill slip-ons. I has Mrs. Outsider test a charcoal pair in women’s size 8 as the weather turned cold, and she shared her thoughts on them after about a month spent running … Read more
FITS is the brand name of the Crescent Sock Co., a manufacturer out of Tennessee that has been making socks for other companies for years. That’s right, ultra-fine Merino wool socks made in the U.S. of A. I tried two of their socks: FITS Sock Co’s Light Ski, and Liner Over the Calf (OTC). It’s hard to sort through … Read more