Recreational shooting and other stuff
I recently was given the Coast BX315 Lock-Back knife to do as a guest review, and I must say I’m impressed with the build quality and materials used in its production. At 8.625 inches when open, and weighing in at only 3.6 ounces, it is a good size knife for tackling all of your cutting needs and … Read more
I‘ve had my eye on the Soto Pocket Torch XT for a while now. When camping, it’s a good idea to carry a few items for fire starting because fire can be such an essential thing for survival. I personally carry a ferro rod, char cloth, a fire piston, some homemade fire starters, and a … Read more
A few months ago I came across the Prestaflator from PrestaCycle. Any cyclist who has ever tried to inflate a set of tires with a presta valve has most likely cursed the attachments at the end of their air compressor hose, and the Prestaflator is the fix. The Prestaflator is a hand-held tire inflation tool with a pressure gauge and blow off … Read more
The North Face ThermoBall Jacket combines the best properties of down with the wet environment benefits of synthetic insulation. ThermoBall is a type of Primaloft insulation that allows this jacket to be light, pack well, and still keep the wearer warm when wet. Synthetic insulations usually fall short of down in terms of warmth-to-weight ratio … Read more
When I was offered a chance to review the Swimbuds Sport Waterproof Headphones from Underwater Audio, my first thoughts were “I’m no swimmer”. Living in Utah’s high desert does not leave much opportunity for swimming. Sure, we have a couple of lakes nearby, but they are more for boating and stand up paddle boards. I’ve been told … Read more
The Vargo Titanium Pocket Cleats are a new ultra light solution for winter traction. They are the perfect gear to enhance any winter hike or run on snow and ice. I do a fair amount of mountainous winter hiking and running, so when I was offered the chance to review the Pocket Cleats, I couldn‘t … Read more