Recreational shooting and other stuff
I added the Benro Mach3 TMA37AL Aluminum Tripod to my photo kit when I realized that I needed a taller and sturdier tripod to handle my largest telephoto lens. For wildlife, big lenses, most of which are too heavy to handhold, are the norm, so tripods are a must. And I do have a limited budget. A quick … Read more
The plinking of gravel bouncing off of the SKS Fatboard fenders is music to my ears. Being designed especially with fat bikes in mind, these fenders have no trouble providing great coverage for my 4” tires and they are good for up to 5” tires. The Fatboards are made of reinforced plastic. They are very … Read more
Ladies, the Have It All by Baggallini, is everything you want in a tote, everything you dreamed you could want in a tote, and more! It‘s the solution to your everyday carry needs. Whether you‘re packing for work and the gym or a weekend away, this bag provides some serious storage options. The bag concept … Read more
The Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock is my first hammock that uses spreader bars. I‘ve slept in several gathered end hammocks but never a bridge hammock that uses spreader bars at the end. The owner of the Lawson Hammock Company says the Blue Ridge Camping Hammock is a hybrid tent hammock because in some ways … Read more
A titanium knife with carbon fiber handles sounds like it would make for an interesting piece of gear, so when Vargo Outdoors offered one for our review, how could we say no? When it arrived, I was reminded of a running joke about boxes from Vargo feeling empty, since they are always so light. But sure enough, there … Read more
The Bowery Laptop Brief from STM Bags is my current go-to when I travel for work, and makes a great everyday bag when I don’t need something that holds all my photo gear too. This is not a bag for camping or even day trips, but if you’re like me, you have to work a day … Read more