Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Between trade shows and local outdoor retailers, I’ve looked at and tried on a lot of backpacks this year. One of those that caught my eye was the Revival 65 from Sierra Designs. With its single aluminum stay, it’s quite different from anything I’ve worn so far. The Revival 65 is also pretty rich when … Read more
Coast’s new HP21 is unlike any other hand-held light we’ve seen. With 1317 lumens of output, based on ANSI FL1 standards, the HP21 is akin to holding the power of the sun in your hand. It’s “holy crap, this thing needs a warning label” bright. This is the first flashlight I’ve ever felt the need … Read more
Ever been out for a run or a ride, and had your glasses slip off your head? Amazing how they can land right under your wheel or feet, every time. It’s times like that when a sunglasses retainer of some sort comes in handy. I’ve personally tried several, including one (they’ll remain nameless) that turns … Read more
The Feed Zone Cookbook Isn’t How the Pros Eat–It’s Much Better When Dr. Allen Lim left the lab to work with pro cyclists like Levi Leipheimer and Christian Vande Velde, he found a peloton weary of food. For years the sport’s elite athletes had been underperforming on bland fare and processed bars and gels. Science … Read more
Looking for a great gift, or really thoughtful stocking stuffer? If you’ve got a skier or snowboarder on your list, check out Lorpen skiing and boarding socks. No snow? That’s ok, their Tri-Layer hiking socks would be make any recipient happy too. We reviewed the Tri-Layer Runner socks back in March, for our “Joy Of … Read more
These Detours D2R panniers measure 12.5 x 8 x 15 and have a total volume of 2,125 cubic inches. They’re designed for mounting on your rear rack, and come nicely optioned with some handy features. Externally, they have a spring-loaded clamp and hooking mechanism for the upper mount, and the lower mount uses a hook … Read more