Hands-on firearms, gear, and outdoor reviews
About three weeks ahead of the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show, Salomon invited John up to a local resort for a day of skiing, so they could get some honest feedback on their latest skis. It was probably a bit daunting to be surrounded by guys that pretty much get paid to ski all season, … Read more
It‘s full-on winter. This time of year the weather does seem to offer plenty of convenient excuses to not ride outside. If you‘re one of the hard ones that ventures out no matter the weather, hats off, but I know there are a lot of folks that hit the trainers or rollers to keep their … Read more
Recently I started shopping for day packs and was blown away by the average price. My argument is this: why would anyone would spend $120 on a day pack when at that price you are already over halfway to a pack big enough for an overnight trip? Here‘s my evidence: the GoLite Jam 35. Retail … Read more
Combine the footbed of your favorite rubber sandals with a soft upper that’s lined with faux fur, and you’ve got the Sanuk Snowfox Chill slip-ons. I has Mrs. Outsider test a charcoal pair in women’s size 8 as the weather turned cold, and she shared her thoughts on them after about a month spent running … Read more
I‘m a long-time music lover, but even before making the switch from MTB to cycle touring, I realized that cycling with headphones just isn‘t for me. Whether they are in-ear buds or simply cover the ear, I was never able to find that happy medium where I could hear my music while still picking up on normal … Read more