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.
If you run, ride, or ski in the winter, you’ll want to have a look at the Aero Tech Designs Windstopper Tights. These wind and water-proof tights are great for cold weather sports where you want to stay warm without bulk. I wear them when playing in the snow on my fat bike, and they … Read more
In my search for a new flashlight to light up the outdoors, I stumbled across the Barebones Trailblazer Flashlight. Reading that the Trailblazer was able to put out loads of light and was rechargeable, this flashlight instantly sparked my interest. Then I saw that while not charging up, you can recharge your USB devices with this flashlight. And who doesn’t want … Read more
The Klymit Static V Junior is the latest variation of the Static V series of sleeping pads. Klymit is a well-known maker of outdoor gear and the Static V design is already proven itself. I‘ve bought at least one and tested more of the Static V sleeping pads and I like them a lot. Klymit … Read more
With their Big Man’s Windproof Thermal Softshell Cycling Jacket, Aero Tech Designs has allowed me to extend my bike riding time all the way through the cold Utah winter. This jacket is pretty much the same as their Men’s Softshell Cycling Jacket, but comes in larger sizes, for big guys like me. I need to point … Read more
The Kammok Dragonfly Insect Net rounded out my hammock setup for a three night trip last fall. To see the Kammok Roo and Python straps review, click here. I slept really well during our trip. The temperatures were cold enough to keep most of the flying insects at bay but I used the Dragonfly to … Read more