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.
When I was offered a chance to review the Swimbuds Sport Waterproof Headphones from Underwater Audio, my first thoughts were “I’m no swimmer”. Living in Utah’s high desert does not leave much opportunity for swimming. Sure, we have a couple of lakes nearby, but they are more for boating and stand up paddle boards. I’ve been told … Read more
The Vargo Titanium Pocket Cleats are a new ultra light solution for winter traction. They are the perfect gear to enhance any winter hike or run on snow and ice. I do a fair amount of mountainous winter hiking and running, so when I was offered the chance to review the Pocket Cleats, I couldn‘t … Read more
Instead of perching on the closest log or rock, I decided to get a proper place to sit when outdoors. My day job took me to a city large enough to accommodate 2 REI stores, and I took the chance to check out a variety of lightweight options. I found the visit to the store … Read more
I cannot believe Jabra was clever enough to fit a heart rate monitor into such sleek headphones. The Jabra pulse looks great, sounds great and is incredibly fun to play with! Even the packaging of the Jabra Pulse was really quite impressive. I‘m not usually one to dote on the wrapper of a product because … Read more
n a world of rapidly evolving technology, Pacsafe has created the W200 RFID Blocking Travel Wallet to keep your personal information protected. When Pacsafe agreed to send me a sample to test, I realized I had some research to do. I know identity theft is a growing problem in this high tech age, but aside from … Read more