Recreational shooting and other stuff
Photography is one of my favorite outdoor activities. I’m often reminded of the old quote “Take only memories, leave only footprints”. This has more recently been reinterpreted as “Take only pictures, leave only footprints”. When I set out to capture a wild animal, I use nothing more than a long lens. When I want to … Read more
When my Coast HX3 and HX4 Cliplights first arrived, I wasn’t sure what to think of them. While both have the new efficient COB (Chip On Board) LEDs, the shape struck me as a bit odd. At first glance, they seem designed for just clipping to a hat. That would limit their use. But then I … Read more
For packing light on photo outings, my new best friend is the Backlight 18L from MindShift. For those not familiar, Think Tank Photo and MindShift Gear merged recently. So the MindShift products can be found on the Think Tank site. This line of products for outdoor photographers has the quality and features we’ve come to appreciate … Read more
A friend of mine turned introduced me to Buff a few years ago and I’m now a big fan. I camp in hammocks mostly and use a topquilt in the hammock. Mine doesn’t have a hood so wearing insulation on the head is key to comfort. Oftentimes the Buff Original does the trick. There are … Read more
GSI Outdoors delivers on a diverse and compact cooking and serving solution with the Glacier Stainless Camper. Like its predecessor, The Pinnacle Camper, the Glacier Stainless Camper fits an incredible amount of cookware and serving ware in the belly of a 3-liter pot. The greatest difference being that they are using stainless steel for the … Read more
When it comes to versatile outdoor cooking, it’s hard to beat Blackstone’s Tailgater Combo. For the past few months, I have put this griddle and grill combo to the test. It’s been used countless times for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even just snacks. Once I realized the role it fills, I’ve been duly impressed. Description … Read more