Recreational shooting and other stuff
We’ve already covered some trekking poles and at least one pair of Nordic walking poles this month, so it’s time for something a little different. Brazos Walking Sticks is a family-run business based in the Brazos River Valley of Texas. Each of their unique wooden walking sticks and canes is handcrafted by a local woodworker, … Read more
Guyot Designs offers simple, yet functional products that are environmentally responsible, ethically manufactured, and designed for long-life. Their Original Splashgaurd™is a $2 plastic insert for Nalgene bottles which allows for a more controlled flow from the wide mouth bottles. Building on their success, they now offer SplashGuards in other sizes, as well a grip for … Read more
Many of the products that we’ve covered so far this year emphasize function over form. And when you’re trying start a fire, cook a meal, hike to the top of a mountain, or light a campsite, that makes sense. But when you’re just kicking back after a long ride, a weekend of hiking, or an … Read more
Pole walking, also known as Nordic walking, was originally developed by Finnish ski coaches as a way to keep their skiers in top form year-round. This aerobic exercise transforms a regular walk into nearly a full-body workout, while building on the benefits of what is surely the oldest form of exercise. By incorporating upper body … Read more
Gossamer Gear has built an entire business around going lighter, and going farther. They make gear for the hiker that wants to shave every gram possible off their kit, in order to cover more distance and/or elevation. An example is their ingenious Mariposa™Plus Ultralight backpack with a featherweight aluminum stay that is designed to allow … Read more
With more than 60 years experience, Leki is a well-known name when it comes to trekking poles. By focusing solely on poles, gloves, and race gear, they have continuously provided some of the finest gear available. Their current line of trekking poles is as follows: Mountain Trek – A line of high performance trekking poles … Read more