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 GSI Outdoors Halulite Minimalist Complete system takes the popular Minimalist pot/cup and adds everything you need to boil water and prepare hot drinks. GSI Outdoors has always offered a wide range of high quality backcountry cooking products and they don‘t charge an arm and a leg for them. Now they have added a canister top … Read more
When I offered to review the CTi Ultimate Titanium EDC Belt from Carbon Tactics, it wasn’t just so I could try it out ahead of their Kickstarter campaign. I had been looking for a durable, good looking belt that would not only keep my pants up, but one that would also work well with all … Read more
The Deuter AirContact 55+10 backpack is all about comfort and simplicity. I‘ve wanted to test a Deuter pack for quite a while now, and after carrying this pack for more than a few miles, I can say there‘s a lot to like about the AirContact 55+10. The Deuter AirContact 55+10 is built for comfort. After … Read more
It‘s been a few weeks and a couple of hundred miles since I purchased my Wolftrax fatbike by Framed. Now that I have had some quality time with it, I have been inspired to name it “Odin.” When I set out to buy a fatbike, I was told by riders and a few shops that … Read more
Pair the Converter Stove from Vargo with their Hexagon Wood Stove, and you’ve got an ultralight cooking solution. On its own, the Hexagon Wood Stove (4.1 ounces) does a great job of heating water and cooking, with whatever small bits of dry wood you can find on the trail or at your campsite. Add the … Read more