Recreational shooting and other stuff
The Tempest Lo from LOWA is a great example of how far we’ve come in footwear design and technology. Hiking boots used to be hot, heavy, bulky affairs that were great for carrying heavy packs on the trail, but you wouldn’t want to wear them as your every day shoes. And going hiking meant spending … Read more
I acquired The North Face Tadpole 2 tent a few months ago. I wanted to get a 3 season tent large enough for 2 but light enough for 1 to carry as a solo tent. That‘s a pretty ambitious target, and the Tadpole 2 fits the requirements pretty well. This tent is a free standing … Read more
We’ve been a fan of the tools and flashlights from Coast Portland for some time now. They offer great products at fair prices, and they continue to come up with brighter, versatile, and more durable lights on a regular basis. On the tool and knife side, you’ll find a blade for most jobs, all that … Read more
Mora is highly respected for the quality of knives that they produce. Light My Fire is equally regarded for their Swedish FireSteel fire starting products. These two great companies collaborated and have been producing the Swedish FireKnife. As the name implies, this fixed blade knife incorporates a Light my Fire Scout fire starting steel in … Read more
Danny Shane makes what just may be the perfect attire for those rides where you don‘t necessarily need or want to look like you‘re lining up for a time trial. Granted, I‘m not going to argue the relevance and even necessity of spandex for serious cycling, but there are just some rides that take you … Read more
Working my way into ultralight backpacking, I needed a dependable, lightweight stove and cook system. I actually made some alcohol stoves on my own. Alcohol stoves are a favorite of ultralight backpackers because of their simplicity and minimal weight. These stoves weigh as little as an ounce or two and can really throw out the … Read more