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Hands-on reviews of firearms, optics, knives, shooting accessories, outdoor gear, and more, based on real-world use and testing.
I was quite thrilled when I found out STM was going to provide one of their Impulse backpacks to review. Our editor, Brian, is constantly raving about his STM Velo messenger bag. He’s put it to the test of everyday use and then some (cycling with your laptop is one thing, triple digits on a … Read more
It may seem like kids have endless energy, but even they need a place to relax and take a breather occasionally, especially when they are enjoying the outdoors. A camp chair is an obvious choice, but much like clothes, movies, and beverages, a chair made for an adult is not likely to work well for … Read more
Ok, so we might be a little late for “Back to school”, but these backpacks are perfectly suited for school, work, or even traveling, when you need to carry the essentials (which almost always includes a laptop or tablet). And we had good intentions, since we hatched this comparison at the height of summer. It … Read more
Lots of water. Plenty of storage. But that’s not all. If you’re a big guy, especially across the shoulders, you may have been a bit disappointed in some of the smaller CamelBak hydration packs. The H.A.W.G. NV® aims to fix that. So not only do you get a reservoir that holds up to three liters … Read more
What worries you the most when cycling? A flat tire? A thrown chain? Running out of water? Bonking? Getting hit by a car from the rear? Chased by a dog? Wait? What was that? Getting hit by a car from the rear? That seems to be a resounding concern among road-using cyclists. Interestingly enough, being … Read more