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 American Outdoorsman offers style, comfort, and utility at a great price. There’s a good chance that you may not have heard of their clothing line before reading this article, but after you finish you may become a fan. First up is the Montana Everyday Flannel shirt. A good flannel shirt is part of a … Read more
I love cheese, so I was pretty stoked to get the Cheese Knife and Fork Set from Opinel. This set includes a fixed blade knife distinctly Opinel in style, and a stainless fork. Yes, they’re known for their folding pocketknives, but when was the last time you saw a folding cheese knife? It doesn’t need … Read more
The Katadyn BeFree filter system is a relatively new, award winning filter from Katadyn. The BeFree 3.0 liter filter uses a hollow fiber type filter to remove all the little nasties in your drinking water. When I was a kid, we drank straight from the creeks in the woods. Looking back on it, that wasn‘t … Read more
Lowa offered to send out a pair of Sesto GTX Mid boots for testing and I could hardly wait for them to arrive. Knowing the quality and comfort of Lowa boots, I was excited to give them a try. The Lowa Sesto boots felt great on my feet right out of the box and they … Read more
Building on the success of their original design, Pocket Shot has released the Pocket Shot Junior. Instead of firing steel shot or marbles, the Pocket Shot Junior has its own ammo. These small rubber balls are more appropriate than heavy ammo for the backyard or campsite. And they are just the ticket for introducing your … Read more