Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, I lost the joy of running. Riding my bicycle, getting a driver’s license, and joining the workforce probably all played a part, but it’s that last bit that probably did the most damage. Working at various office jobs meant hard sole shoes with a deep shine. And time on the … Read more
It seems that sometimes when assembling a winter riding wardrobe, we concentrate on jackets, jerseys, and tights, with extremities being an afterthought. But research has shown that up to 30% of heat loss from your body in cold, dry conditions occurs through your hands and feet. An additional 40% is lost through your head. Because … Read more
SPOT uses 100% satellite technology to track your location from just about anywhere on earth, providing a means for outbound communications in places lacking cellular coverage. While this technology is ideal for anyone traveling to the far reaches of the planet, it’s just as useful when your backyard happens to be the “great wide open”. … Read more
Part of growing up is sometimes facing the reality that certain beliefs and understandings you have about the world are false. Looking back, I don‘t remember having much difficulty dealing with the realization that, contrary to what my parents and others told me, there actually wasn‘t a fat man in a red suit sliding down … Read more
Last month, we brought you a preview of some new boots from Bearpaw, and this month we’re doing a more in-depth article on one new model from the women’s line, and one from the men’s as well. (It’s a crazy week when I can review and write about cycling shorts and snow boots, but that’s … Read more
We’re partial to companies that truly go out of their way to produce products that are as good for people as they are for the environment. Elemental Herbs is one of those companies, offering skin care products that take advantage of the natural healing properties of plants. The Elemental Herbs line includes their original All … Read more