Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
I’m guessing that there are very few people out there who don’t experience a bit of pain or at least a little discomfort after a serious workout or outdoor activity. There’s a reason that folks repeat the phrase “feel the burn” like it’s a good thing. At least for me, the part of my body … Read more
It’s a pity that even at an outdoors show, too many people view knives as something other than the tools that they are. A good knife comes in handy for preparing food, sharpening a stick for roasting marshmallows, cutting rope or twine, and a variety of other tasks. I personally carry a small pocketknife for … Read more
Last month, Mrs. Outsider offered her opinions of the women’s GOwalk from Skechers. With all the favorable comments she had, I figured maybe I should check out the men’s version. Not just any test would do, though. I wanted to really put them through their paces, in an environment that would either make or break … Read more
I’m usually pretty skeptical of companies I’m not familiar with, so when JET Beam offered to provide one of their ST Cycler LED lights for testing, I really didn’t know what to expect. But I did a little research, and found out that they’re known for high quality, durable, and very bright flashlights. That was … Read more
I’m always happy to see a piece of camping gear cross over into my emergency preparedness kit. For example, a major part of any emergency plan should be communication. The more you know about what is going on around you, the more likely you are to survive any situation. Ideally every family should have the … Read more
Continuing our showcase of Utah outdoor companies, David shares his review of the outstanding Klymit Inertia XL sleeping pad. – Brian At some point, every backpacker has to make a difficult decision: bring along the extra comfort of a sleeping pad or go without to reduce weight and bulk. Most of those that have made … Read more