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 Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock is my first hammock that uses spreader bars. I‘ve slept in several gathered end hammocks but never a bridge hammock that uses spreader bars at the end. The owner of the Lawson Hammock Company says the Blue Ridge Camping Hammock is a hybrid tent hammock because in some ways … Read more
A titanium knife with carbon fiber handles sounds like it would make for an interesting piece of gear, so when Vargo Outdoors offered one for our review, how could we say no? When it arrived, I was reminded of a running joke about boxes from Vargo feeling empty, since they are always so light. But sure enough, there … Read more
The Bowery Laptop Brief from STM Bags is my current go-to when I travel for work, and makes a great everyday bag when I don’t need something that holds all my photo gear too. This is not a bag for camping or even day trips, but if you’re like me, you have to work a day … Read more
Farm to Feet recently sent a few pairs of socks over for testing and review. I‘ve been wearing them for a couple of weeks now. At work, out hiking and on the treadmill for several miles, these socks have performed well, with quality that shows. That may be because Farm to Feet takes the phrase Made … Read more
With winter weather comes added pounds for most riders. This year I wanted to be proactive and get a leg up on my buddies by riding indoors. Joining a gym in December has helped with that but nothing quite replaces the feeling of riding my bike. After browsing the web for a trainer to purchase, I … Read more