Independent Firearms & Outdoor Gear Reviews Since 2007
Hands-on reviews of firearms, optics, knives, shooting accessories, outdoor gear, and more, based on real-world use and testing.
If something is going to touch your skin, it should be pure and non-toxic. OMALA, which means “source of life” in Sanskrit, designs hip, eco-friendly and feminine active-wear for women who just happen to be hip, eco-friendly and feminine and care about what touches our skin. The Long Skegging and Celeste Racer Tank are perfect … Read more
In keeping with our theme for September, – National Preparedness Month, we’re presenting another product that would be just as home in your camping gear as it would in your 72-hour kit. Coast makes an Emergency Area Light that is perfect for a multitude of uses. At 8.5 inches tall, it’s a little shorter but … Read more
Being prepared doesn’t mean carrying around a 72 hour kit on your back. Chances are, you’ll experience a small emergency like a splinter in your child’s finger at the playground, or a piece of broccoli stuck in your teeth right before an important date, well before you get yourself lost in the wild. And Tool … Read more
High Peak has a reputation for producing high quality products with moderate prices which has seen them become one of the top names in Europe for outdoor gear. They are quickly building a loyal following on this side of the pond, too. Their new Alpinismo line is a favorite of the Outsider crew, and anyone … Read more
Energizer is widely recognized for their batteries that keep on going, (and going, and going…) but they have become a driving force in designing new and innovative lighting devices in recent years. These lights range from ultra-compact keychain LED lights to hugely powerful spotlights, powered by anything from tiny watch batteries to solar energy. In … Read more