Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Five Ten offers shoes that run the gamut from casual skate shoes to hardcore climbing shoes. Their Stealth rubber compounds are pretty much the standard by which other rubber soles are judged. If you ride a mountain bike with flats, rather than clipless, their new Freerider Vxi mountain bike shoe is probably for you. Utilizing … Read more
I was given the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter to test as it’s a great item for outdoor use as well as your 72 hour kit. Vestergaard Frandsen is an international company from Europe that has made a business dedicated to the concept of “profit for a purpose”, to try and help the underprivileged of this … Read more
What’s in a name? Well, Pelican is pretty much synonymous with ultra tough cases designed to protect all manner of gear from the abuse of rough handling, as well as dirty, dusty, or wet conditions. When it came time for them to name their new backpacks, they tried to squeeze every detail about the product … Read more
A quality LED flashlight with extra batteries is one of the essentials everyone should have in their emergency kit, so this month we’ll be covering plenty of different lighting options. Of course, we’re also flashlight geeks at heart, and can’t resist machined aluminum, high output LED bulbs, and computer-designed lenses and reflectors. That’s why we’re … Read more
I had always been a sprinter in every sport I tried until the last couple of years. My body has enjoyed the longer endurance distances, however my mind isn‘t such a fan. Like many I turn to my trusty iPod for workout tunes to quell the craziness of life for a few hours. Admittedly, I … Read more
As part of our National Preparedness Month campaign, we try to share products and gear that are as at home for outdoor use as they are in your emergency kit. The Clip-Mini from Solio is a perfect example. For readers not familiar with the Solio brand, they offer a variety of solar solutions, in the … Read more