Recreational shooting and other stuff
The Casio PRO TREK series got an upgrade in the form of a new sensor engine. If you or someone you knows spends time outdoors, well off the beaten path, these new V.3 watches would make a great gift this holiday season. They’ve reduced the size of the direction sensor by 95%, and it uses … Read more
Earlier this year, Polar sent us a few of their insulated 24oz bottles, in some of the new colors options. Rather than just write about them myself, I handed them out to my coworkers (some of whom also happen to be part of our testing group), and asked for their feedback once they had used them for a … Read more
There‘s a new wave of LED lighting that‘s sweeping the outdoor industry, one of which is the Luci Lux. This inflatable solar lantern made by MPOWERD was extremely intriguing to me because it’s lightweight, waterproof, and rechargeable. It seemed to be a great light for both camping and backpacking. The Luci Lux weighs 4oz and in its collapsed … Read more
Stanley has a new Mountain Coffee System for that coffee-loving outdoor enthusiast on your shopping list this year. And knowing how much we love a good cup of freshly brewed coffee at home, work, or far away from it all, they were kind enough to send us the 1.1 quart version to make sure it’s a worthy … Read more
The A8R rechargeable penlight from Coast is yet another reminder that you can never have too many flashlights. We could all use a high power beam with a long throw for spotting wildlife at night. And one with a wider beam for lighting up the trail during hikes. Plus smaller, lower powered lights for reading maps, cooking, setting … Read more
Keen recently sent me a pair of their new women‘s boot, the Durand Mid WP. The day after the boots were delivered, I had a long hike planned, so their maiden voyage was a 15 mile climb to the summit of 14,000ft Longs Peak. Generally, it‘s not a good idea to start such a hike in … Read more