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.
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
It doesn‘t take an engineering degree to figure out from the title of the latest offering from The Sufferfest that if Half is Easy, the other half is, well, not. And it‘s very much not. Yeah, I know it‘s the middle of summer, and not many of you are thinking about trainer/roller miles. But there … Read more
Multimat was kind enough to provide our testers with their Adventure Mat recently, just in time for some summer camping. This 23 ounce pad is 72 inches long, and one inch thick when inflated. While it’s rated for temps from -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C), you’ll need to consider your sleeping bag choice as well as … Read more
Whatever we are doing in our travels and outdoor adventures, we need to stay hydrated. Sometimes getting water is as easy turning on the tap and filling a glass. Other times it may be miles between water holes, and even then, they may be holding water that is very questionable. When I find my self … Read more