Recreational shooting and other stuff
For many recreational firearms enthusiasts, Ruger’s 10/22 was their first rifle. They’re relatively inexpensive (my first one was $99, new), reliable, and pretty accurate out of the box. Of course, with 7 million sold, it’s not surprising that they are one of the most modified firearms as well. Although you could get a nice checkered … Read more
Who needs a ToughTested ROC Solar Wireless Charger? Anyone who works outside their home, spends time outdoors, or just wants to be prepared. That includes hikers, hunters, cyclists, backpackers, preppers, and even office workers. This isn’t just for charging phones so you can post selfies. It’s ideal for charging GPS and satellite messaging devices as … Read more
This summer, the UCO Titan Fire Striker landed on my doorstep for testing. I have all sorts of uses for a ferrocerium rod, so I was happy to get to work. I‘ve tested several pieces of UCO gear over the years and I‘ve always found them to be well made and a good value. The … Read more
Kelty is one of those brands that has been around forever, and they are one of the most recognized outdoor gear brands. Being in the outdoor gear business that long, they really know what they are doing. The Kelty Coyote 65 backpack has been available for a while now and this pack definitely benefits from … Read more
Perhaps it’s a stretch to incorporate Cartier-Bresson’s “Decisive moment” into my review of the Vision 15 camera bag. But, good photography is almost always about timing. And in this case, Think Tank’s offer to send their bag for review was a case of perfect timing. While I already had one or two bags for my … Read more
The Sentry Aero 260 from NiteRider is a Daylight Visible Flash LED tail light. Like the Lumina Dual 1800 headlight I reviewed recently, it’s not just for nighttime or low light use. Motorists should be able to see it during the day as well. If you want that extra bit of safety while commuting, training, … Read more