Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Sometimes, backpacking can feel a bit like a game of “pick your poison.” Back pain from carrying tons of weight, whole body pain from uncomfortable sleeping, or wallet pain from spending a lot on the good stuff (camping equipment, that is). If you are looking for a product that is compact, lightweight, and inexpensive, to … Read more
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
Brooks-Range continues to expand their outerwear line with innovative materials and technologies. “Over the past several years, Brooks-Range has grown tremendously and the majority of that growth is reflected on our apparel sales,” said Jeff Blakely, general manager of Brooks Range Mountaineering Equipment. “2013 will mark a year that the company is able to integrate … 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
Last year, Tamara and I both reviewed some Swiftwick Merino blend socks, and came away equally impressed. By combining the benefits of a natural fiber with good design and quality construction, Swiftwick has created a line of socks sure to please everyone from the casual athlete to the hardcore weekend warrior. Thankfully, they’re not the … 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