Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
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
When purchasing a product made overseas, consideration should be given to the overall impact on people and the environment. Even if a factory has the best environmental controls and recycling policies in place, they still need to package their products with sufficient protection for a journey that frequently consists of being trucked from the factory … Read more
Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, I lost the joy of running. Riding my bicycle, getting a driver’s license, and joining the workforce probably all played a part, but it’s that last bit that probably did the most damage. Working at various office jobs meant hard sole shoes with a deep shine. And time on the … Read more
It seems that sometimes when assembling a winter riding wardrobe, we concentrate on jackets, jerseys, and tights, with extremities being an afterthought. But research has shown that up to 30% of heat loss from your body in cold, dry conditions occurs through your hands and feet. An additional 40% is lost through your head. Because … Read more
SPOT uses 100% satellite technology to track your location from just about anywhere on earth, providing a means for outbound communications in places lacking cellular coverage. While this technology is ideal for anyone traveling to the far reaches of the planet, it’s just as useful when your backyard happens to be the “great wide open”. … Read more
Part of growing up is sometimes facing the reality that certain beliefs and understandings you have about the world are false. Looking back, I don‘t remember having much difficulty dealing with the realization that, contrary to what my parents and others told me, there actually wasn‘t a fat man in a red suit sliding down … Read more