This summer, the UCO Titan Fire Striker landed on my doorstep for testing. I have all sorts of uses for a ferrocerium rod, so I was happy to get to work. I’ve tested several pieces of UCO gear over the…
Camping, Reviews
Kelty Coyote 65 – A great all-around backpack
by Mark •
Kelty is one of those brands that has been around forever, and they are one of the most recognized outdoor gear brands. Being in the outdoor gear business that long, they really know what they are doing. The Kelty Coyote…
Photography, Reviews
Think Tank Vision 15 Camera Bag Review
by Brian •
Perhaps it’s a stretch to incorporate Cartier-Bresson’s “Decisive moment” into my review of the Vision 15 camera bag. But, good photography is almost always about timing. And in this case, Think Tank’s offer to send their bag for review was…
Cycling, Reviews
NiteRider Sentry Aero 260 Tail Light
by Brian •
The Sentry Aero 260 from NiteRider is a Daylight Visible Flash LED tail light. Like the Lumina Dual 1800 headlight I reviewed recently, it’s not just for nighttime or low light use. Motorists should be able to see it during…
Cycling, Reviews
NiteRider Lumina Dual 1800
by Brian •
The Lumina Dual 1800 from NiteRider is a powerful LED headlight. How powerful? Daylight Visible Flash powerful. That’s right, this light isn’t just for nighttime trail or low light use. With it, you’ll be seen during the day. While it…
Camping, Reviews
Platypus GravityWorks 4 Liter System
by Mark •
The Platypus GravityWorks 4 Liter System is a great way to keep a bigger group supplied with water. Clean, safe water to drink is one of those things we must always have. Backpacking made me appreciate modern comforts of living…