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.
I need a nice pillow when sleeping outdoors. Some folks make do with extra clothes inside a stuff sack, but I take a pillow. The few extra ounces are well worth carrying for a good night‘s sleep. Klymit has been making the Pillow X for a few years and they went ahead and made a … Read more
After going over my notes for the 64 oz Growler from Avex, I did a quick Google search. I’ll do this sometimes, just to see if there are any details I missed. And so I was a bit surprised to see that most reviews were about how long it keeps water cold, not beer. Clearly, not … Read more
Nothing is more frustrating to this GoPro owner than finding a great photo or video op only to find out that the battery is dead. DigiPower has charged this issue head-on (see what I did there?) with their release of the Re-Fuel line of Action Pack batteries for the Hero3, 3+ and 4. The Action … Read more
Aftershokz offers their Trekz Titanium stereo Bluetooth headphones as a safer alternative to traditional headphones or earbuds. Rather than cover your ears, or go inside them, the Trekz Titanium uses bone-conduction technology to transmit sound. This allows you to hear your music, and even take phone calls, without missing out on ambient sounds. When walking, … Read more
My kids love the outdoors and they are growing up, as kids have a habit of doing. They want to bring the family dog along on our trips so she can enjoy the fun also. Realizing that families need bigger tents, I requested a test sample from Kelty. They sent over their new Trail Ridge … Read more