High Sierra Hawk 45 Review

For over thirty years, High Sierra has been offering products that strike a good balance between quality and affordability. Their Hawk 45 backpack is a prime example. It’s not the lightest 45 liter pack out there, nor is it the most feature-rich, or even the lowest priced. But it does just about everything you would … Read more

Ice Tech SOLAR i9005 4K Portable Solar Charger Review

We’re starting to see more and more battery operated devices like two-way radios and GPS units equipped with rechargeable batteries and a USB port. This in turn has lead to more portable battery chargers, of which the solar powered ones are fast becoming our favorite. The Ice Tech Solar i9005 4K is the second such … Read more

The Solo From ICON Light

When I first saw the ICON Solo, I thought it would be a handy light for a variety of outdoor activities. The low output should be just about right for viewing something close up, or reading a map, without affecting your night vision. While it wouldn’t be my first choice for a long walk in … Read more

Motorola MR350R FRS/GMRS Two Way Radio Review

When I rode with a large MTB club in SoCal, we’d sometimes split up into smaller groups, and head out onto different trails. There always seemed to be a handful of us that brought along two-way radios, so we could keep in touch and join up at the end of the ride. They also came … Read more