Recreational shooting and other stuff
I bought my TruTrainer rollers 3 winters ago. I had a stationary trainer but did not like clamping my bike into it, and let‘s face it; sitting there just spinning the crank is a bit less than eventful. During some research, I came across the TruTrainer rollers. The thing that intrigued me the most was … Read more
Back in October, Carley shared her review of the SKINS compression tights for running. I think she got the easy review, because all she had to do was put them on and run. She found that they increased her stamina and felt that they also shortened her recovery time. The first part was provable and … Read more
Hiking in the snow is not much fun. Hiking in deep snow is an exercise in futility, or a great workout, depending on how you view it. Hiking on top of the snow, strapped into a pair a snowshoes? Now that’s fun! This winter brought plenty of snow, and the folks at L.L. Bean knew … Read more
You know the old adage, ‘˜never judge a book by its cover’? Well, I judged hard core, and could not have been more wrong about the CamelBak Ultra LR Vest. When I first pulled the Ultra LR Vest out of the box I must admit I was extremely intimidated. It just looked like so much … Read more
Some of the coolest products came about not because some company hired designers and engineers and spent money on focus groups, but because someone had some simple need to fulfill, and realized their idea could eventually be marketable. That’s how we ended up reviewing the PocketMonkey. Nate Barr is a mechanical engineer. So he knows … Read more
I can‘t think of anything I like better than spending time with my special guy. We‘re always looking for new and fun ways to enjoy each other‘s company. One of our favorite activities is camping. I love lying under the stars with his arms wrapped around me. One thing I‘ve never loved about camping though … Read more