Henry U.S. Survival Pack AR-7 rifle kit

You don’t have to be a prepper to appreciate the Henry Repeating Arms U.S. Survival Pack. Even though ammo prices haven’t come back down to dirt cheap levels, who doesn’t love a .22 rifle? And the AR-7 is ideal as a truck, ATV, cabin, or camp gun. Packing inside its floating stock, this lightweight rifle takes … Read more

Pointe Studio and Injinji Introduce New Grip Sock Line

Pointe Studio and Injinji are teaming up!  I enjoy Injinji sock liners while backpacking because they eliminate blisters for me. They have turned their attention to the yoga, pilates, and dance folks so you guys should take a look.  Check out the press release below. Leading sock brands team up to create essential sock line … Read more

Garneau® Acquires Sugoi®

The Sugoi® and Sombrio® brands become part of the Garneau family Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec -Wednesday, June 27, 2018 -On its 35th Anniversary, Louis Garneau Sports (LGS) celebrates by making a strategic acquisition. Indeed, SUGOI, a cyclewear apparel line of publicly traded Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B: DII:A), owners of Dorel Sports, is now part of the Garneau family … Read more

Böker Plus Wasabi Cocobolo

Böker Plus Wasabi Cocobolo

The Böker Plus Wasabi Cocobolo is equal parts art and utility. While we like Böker for their sleek EDC knives and durable outdoor blades, the Wasabi is in a different class. Brought to us by designer Kansei Matsuno, it’s distinctively Japanese. So it’s got performance to match its good looks. The designer Since 1992, Kansei Matsuno has … Read more

Walls Ditch Digger Double Knee Pants

When it comes to work pants, the Ditch Digger Double Knee Pants from Walls get the job done. But, they can serve double-duty as rugged outdoor pants too. Yes, they are durable pants for during the week if your “office” has heavy equipment, or requires hard labor. They’re also a great choice for cooler weather exploring. … Read more

Princeton Tec Axis Rechargeable Headlamp

The Princeton Tec Axis Rechargeable headlamp arrived for testing a few months ago.  This headlamp is light and comfortable, but I needed a little while to warm up to the controls.  After some testing, I‘ve seen the light and really appreciate the logic of the control setup.  Some bright people flooded this headlamp with design … Read more