Hands-on firearms, gear, and outdoor reviews
I love inexpensive gadgets. That‘s why I was happy to test out UCO‘s Clarus LED Lantern. The folks at Industrial Revolution graciously hooked us up with one during the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! Flashlights are incredibly useful but often you don‘t realize that until you don‘t have … Read more
I’m guessing that there are very few people out there who don’t experience a bit of pain or at least a little discomfort after a serious workout or outdoor activity. There’s a reason that folks repeat the phrase “feel the burn” like it’s a good thing. At least for me, the part of my body … Read more
It’s a pity that even at an outdoors show, too many people view knives as something other than the tools that they are. A good knife comes in handy for preparing food, sharpening a stick for roasting marshmallows, cutting rope or twine, and a variety of other tasks. I personally carry a small pocketknife for … Read more
Last month, Mrs. Outsider offered her opinions of the women’s GOwalk from Skechers. With all the favorable comments she had, I figured maybe I should check out the men’s version. Not just any test would do, though. I wanted to really put them through their paces, in an environment that would either make or break … Read more
I’m usually pretty skeptical of companies I’m not familiar with, so when JET Beam offered to provide one of their ST Cycler LED lights for testing, I really didn’t know what to expect. But I did a little research, and found out that they’re known for high quality, durable, and very bright flashlights. That was … Read more