Recreational shooting and other stuff
The Ignitor Tee from Outdoor Research has a lot going for it as a base layer . First and foremost, it is the most comfortable base layer I have ever worn! When I tried on the Ignitor Tee for the first time I noticed how silky soft it felt. I wear it often and it is … Read more
There’s no question that the Eureka Cook Table is for those campers that enjoy “not roughing it”. And yes, I fit into that category. While I’m happy to travel light for a day hike, when it comes to camping, I’d prefer real meals, cooked properly. If you’re camping from your car, there’s no reason you … Read more
For most people, GSI’s handy little JavaMill is probably an awesome piece of gear, although not life-changing. Of course, I’m not most people. In a pinch, I’ll drink some pretty terrible coffee. But given the chance, nothing is better than a hot cup of coffee made from freshly ground whole beans. A proper cup of … Read more
The Showers Pass Skyline Softshell jacket allows no excuses. Cold? Wet? Cold and wet? With this jacket, these are no longer adequate to justify staying inside on the trainer or rollers. That turned out to be very important to my Trans Iowa prep, as a 34 hour race in Iowa in April would likely, and … Read more
A review of Justin Original Workboots? On this site? Yes. While our main focus is on outdoor gear, we’re always happy to share quality American made products that appeal to our readers. And the Justin Boots Double Comfort work boots that I’ve been beating the you-know-what out of for the last month and a half … Read more
Recently, I was able to test the Alps Mountaineering Ultra-Lite sleeping pad in the long size, which they provided for my review. As you will see, I have been happily sleeping on this pad quite a bit since I received it. The Ultra-Lite pad is a mummy shaped self-inflating pad with a foam core. In … Read more