Recreational shooting and other stuff
Sabrina Jonnier, of Hyé©res, France, claims a respectable fifth place finish at the 2011 Downhill World Championships in Champé©ry, Switzerland in challenging conditions. Dry conditions in the days leading up to race day made for fast course that Jonnier was gaining speed on every practice run. Though not suited to her preferred physical style, the … Read more
Once upon a time, 16th birthdays were marked by that rite of passage to freedom – the driver’s license. Today, more and more teens are getting around by bicycle, either for financial or environmental reasons, or both. For many, these reasons are multiplied as they enter college. The cost of vehicle ownership for a college … Read more
Easton Mountain Products has a reputation for innovative outdoor equipment. Last month, they announced the launch of their new Kilo 1P ultra-light one-person tent. Like the original Kilo, which not surprisingly, was a winner of a 2011 Utah Innovation Award, the Kilo 1P is designed as a more comfortable alternative to that glorified high tech … Read more
High Peak has a reputation for producing high quality products with moderate prices which has seen them become one of the top names in Europe for outdoor gear. They are quickly building a loyal following on this side of the pond, too. Their new Alpinismo line is a favorite of the Outsider crew, and anyone … Read more
Each year at trade shows like Interbike and Outdoor Retailer, new products are released with great fanfare. Some of them are brilliant, others, not so much. All too often, I am reminded of the greatest inside joke of the movie Drillbit Taylor – Adam Baldwin’s line “That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard”. I can … Read more
Energizer is widely recognized for their batteries that keep on going, (and going, and going…) but they have become a driving force in designing new and innovative lighting devices in recent years. These lights range from ultra-compact keychain LED lights to hugely powerful spotlights, powered by anything from tiny watch batteries to solar energy. In … Read more