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 have tested Hanz Tap-Knit Touchscreen gloves for quite a while now. Owning a pair of Hanz waterproof gloves already, I had a pretty good idea what to expect. The Hanz Tap-Knit Touchscreen gloves performed great, and the touchscreen compatibility definitely works. I cut my finger recently and had to wear a bandage on the … Read more
Cascade Design‘s ThermaRest Treo camping chair is a great choice for space conscious campers and people who like to be outdoors. The base of the chair is a little larger than a water bottle and it holds the entire packed Treo. Its compact carrying size is ideal for light car camping, sports games and picnics. … Read more
I bought my Dagger Roam 11.5 last spring, because I like being on the water. And we are lucky to have a wide variety of local lakes and rivers nearby. This year, my two daughters wanted to get into canoeing and kayaking, and being the gear junkie that I am, I cheerfully researched and selected … Read more
The Tempest Hydracore P27 panniers from Axiom are the perfect way for me to carry more gear on my bike. Some days, that meant snacks and an extra layer. Other days, I bravely threw a camera and a couple of lenses in one of them. Either way, they never let me down. I’m certainly not … Read more
When I saw the Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker at the ECOXGEAR booth during this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I was intrigued. We’ve seen all sorts of Bluetooth speakers, but this one has a built-in solar panel. A quick look at the numbers revealed that it can indeed run all day, and night, with a little help … Read more