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.
The Otterbox Symmetry is a welcome addition to an extensive inventory of highly protective phone cases. If you‘re like me, the name “Otterbox” likely evokes an image of a sturdy, somewhat clunky, but ultimately reliable case for your electronic device. Something more at home in a kayak or velcroed to the dash of a Land Rover … Read more
Testing the Garmin Oregon 750t began late last winter so a review is overdue. Testing went great and the Garmin performed great. Finding a way to fully cover everything is giving me fits because this unit is packed full of features and capabilities. I can‘t write about everything in this article, but I‘ll hopefully give … Read more
You don’t have to be a prepper to appreciate the Henry Repeating Arms U.S. Survival Pack. Even though ammo prices haven’t come back down to dirt cheap levels, who doesn’t love a .22 rifle? And the AR-7 is ideal as a truck, ATV, cabin, or camp gun. Packing inside its floating stock, this lightweight rifle takes … Read more
The Böker Plus Wasabi Cocobolo is equal parts art and utility. While we like Böker for their sleek EDC knives and durable outdoor blades, the Wasabi is in a different class. Brought to us by designer Kansei Matsuno, it’s distinctively Japanese. So it’s got performance to match its good looks. The designer Since 1992, Kansei Matsuno has … Read more
When it comes to work pants, the Ditch Digger Double Knee Pants from Walls get the job done. But, they can serve double-duty as rugged outdoor pants too. Yes, they are durable pants for during the week if your “office” has heavy equipment, or requires hard labor. They’re also a great choice for cooler weather exploring. … Read more