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 Helly Hansen Lifa Merino Max ½ Zip arrived on my doorstep last December. I‘ve worn this base layer through the winter in varying conditions both to work and play. Helly Hansen is one of those brands that I‘ve always known about but hadn’t actually worn. I have all sorts of base layers from really … Read more
I recently had the opportunity to try out these Bollé© Virtuose goggles. I‘ve skied for most of my life, and unfortunately, until I got older I couldn‘t afford a nice pair of goggles. So I made do with what I could whenever I skied. Usually, this was cheap goggles that always seemed to fog up … Read more
No matches? No problem with UST Brands‘ Tekfire Fuel-free Lighter. The Tekfire is a fuel-free lighter. That‘s right, it doesn‘t require any fuel. The Tekfire charges with a standard micro USB cable. A single charge provides dozens of arcs to get my fires, stoves, and lanterns started. Find it on Amazon! Tekfire description The outer … Read more
Tom Hennessy is an early pioneer of camping hammocks and his company is still going strong for good reason. Hennessy makes well thought out, easy to use, durable, and most importantly, comfortable hammocks. The Hennessy Deluxe Explorer Asym Zip is exactly that. Find it on Amazon! The Hammock The Hennessy Deluxe Explorer Asym Zip is … Read more
Foam rollers are somewhat new to me. Before the Rollga, I tried a foam roller that my mom bought, and I got interested. The Rollga Dynasty arrived at my house last year and testing started. After a bit of practice, I found the areas that I like to work. Now, right off the bat, I … Read more