Recreational shooting and other stuff
If you spend any amount of time outdoors, sunglasses are a must, and activities such as cycling compound the need for glasses. Just as we select clothing or sunblock to protect our skin, we need to do the same for our eyes. And changing lighting conditions call for different lenses. Sometimes we’ll want a lighter … Read more
When it comes to boots, I have really fussy feet. They confound the employees at REI, annoy the reps that send me footwear to review, and disappoint the trade show staff that spend twenty minutes telling me about their awesome features, only to discover that we cannot find a pair that fit me comfortably. So … Read more
During National Preparedness Month, we like to share products that are as useful in your emergency kit as they are in your camping gear. We also think this might help you convince the household CFO to sign off on certain purchases that might not otherwise get approved. The Solar Charger from Wenger is one such … Read more
As the outdoor industry continues to explore and develop newer materials that are lighter, more durable, and better at temperature control, consumers benefit. The High Peak Alpinizmo Latitude 20 sleeping bag is an excellent example of this trend. Its MSRP is $142, but the actual selling price is much closer to $100, which is quite … Read more
Despite what Mrs. Outsider thinks, you can never have too many flashlights. Ideally, you should have at least one (plus maybe a backup or two) in every room in your house. One in your backpack, messenger bag, or purse is important too. A small variety for each camping backpack as well. At minimum, one in … Read more
Discovering new companies that are on their way to greatness is one of the reasons we love going to Outdoor Retailer. It never seems to fail that we find a company or product that gets us excited and that we know is going to be a major success, and the most recent show was no … Read more