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.
Zeal Optics is known for being at the forefront of technological advancements in eyewear. Their Windsor sunglasses are no exception. This Boulder, Colorado-based company has creatively named these shades based on the old-time thoroughfare town of Windsor. The small town was a resting place for settlers on their long journey to the West. Windsor provided … Read more
A good night‘s sleep is a high priority of mine and I bet that is true for most people. Sleeping in a tent on the ground has its advantages, but overall, I sleep better in a hammock. Over the past few years, I tested many hammocks and slept great in them. A couple things nagged … Read more
With the collaboration between Mountain Standard and Backpacker’s Pantry a new line of “just add water” meals was born. The marriage of the brands has been solidified in Boulder, Colorado with domestic locally-sourced organic ingredients that feel good to eat physically and ethically. Easy meals are often hard to come by for an avid outdoor woman that is … Read more
Testing started on the ExOfficio Dylan pants late last spring. The pants are advertised as travel jeans and they are great for travel. I wear these pants everywhere, and they quickly became a favorite of mine. The Dylan pants saw weekly usage and sometimes made it out of the closet a couple times a week. … Read more
Zeal Optics is continually on the edge of lens technological advances. This time, they really shredded the slope with their Portal Automatic + Lens ski goggle. From top to bottom, back to front, I’d say these goggles are certainly worth a try. Being a fairly new downhill skier and a bit of a gear junkie, I‘ve … Read more