Independent Firearms & Outdoor Gear Reviews Since 2007
Throw Smith’s Pocket Pal X2 Sharpener and Survival Tool in your backpack and 72 hour kit, and you’ll have a knife sharpener, fire starter, whistle, and even a small flashlight handy when you need them most. The Pocket Pal X2 has all those features in one small and inexpensive ($14.99 MSRP) package. If you need to touch up a … Read more
When I first saw the Klax at Outdoor Retailer a few months ago, I mentally added it to my list of items to cover for National Preparedness Month. It fits the bill as a product that can be at home in your camping gear as well as your 72 hour kit. As luck would have it, … Read more
We’re sharing the X-Talker Two-Way radios from Midland today, because you should not rely on your cell phone during a natural disaster or other emergency. They are also handy for hiking, camping, mountain biking, trips to the beach, and all sorts of other outdoor activities. Yes, your phone does have its place, but in the event … Read more
CamelBak Relay and CamelBak Circuit running vest give-away The CamelBak Circuit ($85) running vest performs two critical tasks for runners: Hydration from its 1.5-liter Antidote reservoir and efficient running with good form. How so? When one arm holds a water bottle, it will have less motion than the other and cause one stride to be shorter … Read more
The Insulated Static V Lite is one of the newest offerings from Klymit. I have found the Static V series of sleeping pads to be comfortable to sleep on, and they offer a lot of value. A friend of mine turned me onto Klymit when he reported that his Static V worked great for him … Read more