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.
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
The Deuter Airlite 26 SL brings to the daypack market a comfy, minimalist, functional sleek design at just the right cargo capacity for day hikes, peak bagging and epic mountain bike rides. Comfort: The shoulder straps are narrow to best fit a woman‘s upper torso, and the soft, tapered edges never slipped, chafed or dug … Read more
Why are we writing about the Titanium Emergency Whistle from Vargo Outdoors? Well, this month is National Preparedness Month, and along with food, water, shelter, and a way to make a fire, a whistle should be a part of your outdoor gear and your 72 hour kit. First, do not rely on your cell phone. In a … Read more
One bike jacket to rule them all! For cyclists, the pivotal change from summer to fall means cycling through a range of temperatures – chilly mornings that require a jacket, and moderate afternoons in which you‘ll need a vest or a set of arm sleeves. Or you could just get set up with the Sugoi Versa … Read more