Recreational shooting and other stuff
I‘m finally getting my set-up for Trans Iowa dialed in, and the Revelate Designs Gas Tank is playing a major role. If there is one certainty to a race such as Trans Iowa, it‘s that one must eat… a lot. Not only is having plenty of food vital, but keeping the food easily accessible and … Read more
In addition to the Vulcan underquilt, Eagle‘s Nest Outfitters sent an Ignitor topquilt for review and to help out with the hammock series of articles. As with the Vulcan, I had to promise to return the Ignitor once the testing is done. For those who are not familiar, a topquilt is a zipper-less sleeping bag … Read more
Over the past several months, I’ve been testing out the newest version of the RIBZ Front Pack. It’s made out of 210D water resistant ripstop nylon, and weighs in at about 11 ounces. The capacity is between 500 to 700 cubic inches, so it’s much roomier than you might expect. It has a simple but … Read more
I recently was able to test the Alps Mountaineering Shasta 3600 backpack. This company was started by Dennis Brune in 1993. Located in rural east central Missouri, Alps Mountaineering has a great story that you can check out on their website. The focus of the company is to produce quality products at great prices that … Read more
The Grilliput Firebowl XL is a versatile accessory for anyone packing light, but still needing a quick and safe way to enjoy an open fire without the bulk of a large grill. It weighs 12.55 ounces, is less than 9 inches across, and folds down into a nice compact form that is only about three … Read more
One of the products we were lucky enough to try out this past winter was the Zippo Hand Warmer. If you spend much time sitting outdoors in the cold, this is a product worthy of your attention. Zippo took their lighter classic lighter design, and with a few changes, came up with what looks like … Read more