Independent Firearms & Outdoor Gear Reviews Since 2007
Hands-on reviews of firearms, optics, knives, shooting accessories, outdoor gear, and more, based on real-world use and testing.
The LensMaster RH-2 Gimbal is designed for large and heavy lenses, such as those favored by wildlife photographers. I’m lucky enough to be able to shoot with a Sigma 300-800 f5.6 lens. Sadly, at 12.9 pounds, this huge hunk of glass does not play well with even the more expensive ballheads. So a few emails back … Read more
Klean Kanteen‘s Insulated Growler makes any camping trip feel a little less like “roughing it”. This growler has a lot to offer in a manageable, easy to pack size. It easily fits in my daypack and while a little heavier than my regular bottle, it is worth the extra couple of ounces to enjoy some … Read more
The Lander Timp Messenger Bag arrived at my doorstep a few weeks ago. Lander is a relatively new company based in Utah, and has recently expanded their lineup with the Timp backpacks and the messenger bag. I‘ve put the Timp messenger bag through its paces since it arrived. For work, I travel a bit and … Read more
Krimson Klover‘s spring collection is here! Among the newest items is a must-add to your wardrobe, the Spider‘s Web Angled Poncho. For the ladies not familiar with Krimson Klover, here‘s a quick summary to give you an idea why I‘m so stoked about this brand. This Boulder, Colorado based company was founded by women, for … Read more
The Brunton Lightwave Beam packs a wallop for being the smallest of Brunton‘s Lightwave lamp line. I have been testing out the Beam for a few weeks and I can say that I am really impressed with it. 120 lumens may not sound like much, but this little guy is BRIGHT. The Beam can easily … Read more