Recreational shooting and other stuff
Rob’s one of our newest guest writers, as well as the man behind JerseyBins. He’s offered to fill in on occasion, which we certainly appreciate. We’ll kick it off with his (somewhat painfully) honest review of the Pro-Form Tour de France Bike. This $1,500 trainer is for the cyclist serious about getting in their miles … Read more
Two deaths in sport really touched me last year. One was the death of Marco Simoncelli in MotoGP. Sic had quickly become my second favorite rider in the series behind Vale. I loved the excitement he was bringing to the sport. I had gotten to like watching Sic off his Honda almost as much as … Read more
In most areas of the world, particularly in the summer months, water is one of the most important things that you can store, whether you are bringing it with you on your adventures or keeping a stash of it in your house in case of an emergency. Even areas that have plentiful water rarely have … Read more
I‘m currently running Campy‘s Shamal Ultra 2-Way Fit wheels. The internet is full of comments about these wheels being very difficult when it comes to mounting tires. So maybe it’s a common trait among Campy alloy wheels. Great wheels but I dread getting a flat. Tires are impossible to mount without lots of muscle and … Read more
There are many fears that each backpacker has when they are on the trail, from injuries to severe weather conditions. One such fear (especially for someone with an emergency preparedness mindset) is not having something that you need when you need it. Of course, you can’t bring everything with you. The SmartLite from HighGear is … Read more
Since May is National Bike Month, and May 14th through the 18th is bike to work week, it seems like the perfect opportunity to spotlight some cycling gear. Our buddy Rob over at JerseyBin must have read our minds, because he sent us some of his handy waterproof cases for us to review. And he … Read more