Recreational shooting and other stuff
I’m always pleased when a European (or Australian) company enters the U.S. helmet market. Their safety and quality standards generally exceed our domestic requirements, which leads to a better product for us. A helmet that meets U.S. CPSC safety standards alone would probably not meet the stringent testing requirements of other countries in the European … Read more
Tilley has been one of my favorite brands for much longer than I’ve been writing for this site. Originally known for their hats, they make excellent travel wear as well, and don’t mind a bit of cheekiness in their marketing. Everyone I’ve met from the company has been wonderful to work with too, probably because … Read more
April is National Sports Eye Safety Month Across America It’s estimated that 40,000 Americans receive eye injuries while participating in sports every year. This is a sobering statistic, especially considering that studies have shown that 90% of eye injuries could have been prevented simply by wearing protective eyewear. These are just some of the … Read more
Petzl has been working on some new lights to add to their line of compact, high performance rechargeables. The good news is that these lights are going to have some pretty attractive price tags. Bad news? We’re looking at September, 2013 for availability. Here’s what we’re waiting for: Petzl’s 115 gram TIKKA R+ (MSRP $74.95) … Read more