Recreational shooting and other stuff
Kelty recently introduced their TraiLogic products, and the PK50 is the backpack for that line. I was provided a pre-production sample from Kelty to test, the men‘s pack in size M/L. Kelty must have sent this particular pack around quite a bit. When I got it, there were maps in one of the pockets, it … Read more
There’s only a few days left on their KICKSTARTER campaign, but we wanted to help get the word out, even though they have already been fully funded. The RydeSafe Reflective Buttons are a great way to add a little extra visibility, whether you are riding, walking, skating, or running at night or during low-light hours. … Read more
At 1075 lumens from a single LED, the Coast HP550 packs a lot of power into a medium-sized flashlight. Like the HP14 we reviewed earlier this month, the HP550 has been updated, and has some pretty impressive spec. The tail cap switch cycles through high (1075 lumens), low (53 lumens), and back off. There is … Read more
For our Nature’s Coffee Kettle review, we handed off a sample to one of our guest contributors, to get her opinion. This is another product that combines fresh coffee in a sealed pouch that doubles as the brewing vessel. While it’s great for camping, it’s also handy when you’re at work, or on the got, … Read more
Just about everyone carries a cell phone today, and pretty much every phone has a camera. But don’t let the convenience of that wide angle, fixed focal length camera built into a communications device lull you into the mistaken idea that you don’t need to carry a real camera. All but the most inexpensive compact … Read more
A couple months ago, I bought a few Nite Ize Figure 9’s at a local outdoor store. As I have mentioned before, I just love knots and string. The simplicity of the material combined with the endless possibilities and sometimes puzzle solving nature of using string/rope and knots is too fun. Sometimes though, it is … Read more