Recreational shooting and other stuff
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
Back in March, during our Joy of Sox week, we covered some socks from Darn Tough, a Vermont-based company that makes what we consider to be the best socks your money can buy. No other company offers the design skills, materials, quality control, and an unconditional lifetime guarantee that they do. Wear them out, and … Read more
Based on feedback from readers, we’ve decided to put together a series of articles on trekking poles and walking sticks. With prices ranging from around $40 up to $200, there is certainly plenty of variety. And within that large selection, there are numerous different intended applications, so we’re hoping to help you make sense of … Read more
Spenco® is a name long-associated with foot care, but until recently, they’ve only been known for inserts – arch supports, insoles, orthotics, and heel pads. All that has changed with their PolySorb® Total Support Sandals. Basically, they’ve taken all the features of their top-selling insoles (already worn by millions, and recommended by podiatrists) and applied … Read more
Wenger has been producing their high quality, versatile Swiss Army knives for over one hundred years. Mention Swiss Army, and most people immediately think of knives that are robust, multi-featured outdoor tools with a reputation for durability and usefulness. (And then they think of MacGyver) Because of their dedication to making these rugged multifunction tools, … Read more