Recreational shooting and other stuff
Before we get into the review, it needs to be pointed out that in this sort of comparison, the only real winner is the consumer. That’s because despite the price disparity – the Strongback Elite has a suggested retail of $79.95, the Kelsyus Original Canopy Chair is $44.95, even our dark horse $6 X-Mart chair … Read more
With my upcoming 400k Brevet on June 22nd and The 508 in October, most weekends are going to have training rides well over the century mark. Rides this long require a little more planning and also require me to carry more food and supplies. There is only so much room in jersey pockets. Besides, I … Read more
Gerber is a name that should be familiar to most outdoor enthusiasts. This Portland based company has been around since 1939, and offers a wide range of knives, multi-tools, and edged gear for camping. We asked them to suggest a few of their best sellers for Father’s Day, and ended up with a short list … Read more
If you’ve ever been on a multi-day fishing trip, or any extended outdoors excursion that requires keeping food cold for days at a time, you’ve probably noticed a distinct lack of gas stations selling bagged ice in the middle of lakes, oceans, or forests. That’s why Igloo offers their Yukon™Cold Lockers. Designed to be the … Read more
Mountainsmith backpacks have been a longtime favorite of mine. So when I was offered the opportunity to review one of their new for 2013 models, I didn’t hesitate. The Mountainsmith Haze 50 is described by Mountainsmith as a “comfort rich minimalist top loader, weighing less than 2 lbs”, that “delivers exceptional trail performance at half … Read more
Coast offers a variety of knives and multi-tools, as well as LED flashlights, Emergency area lights, and headlamps. We don’t have the space to cover all of them, but here are two knives that we think many dads would appreciate. First up is their 3-in-1 Tool. With an open length of just four inches (a … Read more