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Hands-on reviews of firearms, optics, knives, shooting accessories, outdoor gear, and more, based on real-world use and testing.
Whether commuting, riding for fitness, or just out for fun, cycling is an excellent form of transportation. But as the days get shorter, there’s less daylight to enjoy. And it turns out that early mornings and late afternoons are bad times for cyclists. So we need every advantage we can get when it comes to … Read more
Neither a tent nor a canopy, the Kelty Cabana is a lightweight solution when you need a temporary shelter. Although it may have been designed with festivals in mind, there’s no limit to it uses. From chilling at the park, to your kid’s sports, to day trips into the mountains, it’s got you covered. Features Separating the … Read more
When my Coast HX3 and HX4 Cliplights first arrived, I wasn’t sure what to think of them. While both have the new efficient COB (Chip On Board) LEDs, the shape struck me as a bit odd. At first glance, they seem designed for just clipping to a hat. That would limit their use. But then I … Read more
For packing light on photo outings, my new best friend is the Backlight 18L from MindShift. For those not familiar, Think Tank Photo and MindShift Gear merged recently. So the MindShift products can be found on the Think Tank site. This line of products for outdoor photographers has the quality and features we’ve come to appreciate … Read more
GSI Outdoors delivers on a diverse and compact cooking and serving solution with the Glacier Stainless Camper. Like its predecessor, The Pinnacle Camper, the Glacier Stainless Camper fits an incredible amount of cookware and serving ware in the belly of a 3-liter pot. The greatest difference being that they are using stainless steel for the … Read more