Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Gossamer Gear has built an entire business around going lighter, and going farther. They make gear for the hiker that wants to shave every gram possible off their kit, in order to cover more distance and/or elevation. An example is their ingenious Mariposa™Plus Ultralight backpack with a featherweight aluminum stay that is designed to allow … Read more
This is a follow up to the original STM Velo review, which can be found here. After about two months of getting dragged back and forth between my home and office, I figured it was time to revisit the Velo, and see how it’s held up in real-world use, as the initial review was based … Read more
With more than 60 years experience, Leki is a well-known name when it comes to trekking poles. By focusing solely on poles, gloves, and race gear, they have continuously provided some of the finest gear available. Their current line of trekking poles is as follows: Mountain Trek – A line of high performance trekking poles … Read more
CamelBak’s Better Bottle™is a result of their continuous improvement of the water bottle, with each new version becoming incrementally better than the last. Fitting name. With a capacity of 25oz, (.75L) this BPA-free bottle sports many features that make it a top choice for hydration, whether at school, the office, the gym, or hitting the … Read more
Here’s another review from one of our guest contributors. Joe is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, tinkerer, avid outdoorsman, and a welcome addition to our growing staff. We’re sure to see more great articles from him in the future. – Brian Survival Straps™are handmade in America by Tough Gear, Inc., a small, family-run company … Read more
Spenco® is a name long-associated with foot care, but until recently, they’ve only been known for inserts – arch supports, insoles, orthotics, and heel pads. All that has changed with their PolySorb® Total Support Sandals. Basically, they’ve taken all the features of their top-selling insoles (already worn by millions, and recommended by podiatrists) and applied … Read more