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.
Friends and family worry about us and maybe they should just a little. If something goes wrong during a trip, how will we get help? Even if nothing goes wrong, our husbands, wives, and friends like to know that we are ok and doing well. SPOT aims to help with this and they make devices … Read more
Check out the Pista Plus Floor Pump from Silca if you’re shopping for a cyclist (or yourself) this holiday season. Silca has been “the” pump to have since 1962, and their overall design and feature set hasn’t really changed much. That’s because a Pista is built to last a lifetime, and can easily be serviced by … Read more
Although labeled as a recovery balm, the CDB Arnica Balm from Floyd’s of Leadville is much more than that. After a few weeks of use, I found it’s my go-to for various aches and pains in my knees. And they’re not all related to cycling, running, lifting, or yoga, as the packaging might suggest. But … Read more
While I was going to suggest the Coast FL19 Dual Color Wide Angle Flood as home and camping appropriate, I realized it has another excellent application. Halloween! If I had kids young enough to go out on Halloween, I would rock this headlamp. Nerd dad or not, it’s got a wide angle, rather than long … Read more
When Point6 offered some of their Merino socks for review, they may not have known what a sock snob I was. But I did my homework, and realized they hit all the key points. Made in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, they’re technical socks with a lifetime warranty. Family-owned, they get their wool from one of the … Read more