CRKT Free Range Hunter

The Free Range Hunter from CRKT is a welcome addition to my knife collection. I’m always on the lookout for a simple, but well-made pocket knife, and like most outdoorsmen, I own several knives, yet still find myself browsing them in stores and online. My tackle box has two “multi-tool” knives, my backpack has a fixed blade, and I … Read more

Freewaters Mint – Tasty Shoes

Recently, Mrs. Outsider was provided with a pair of Freewaters Mint shoes for review. This vegan shoe is made from canvas for light weight, and assembled with a water based glue. Inside, their Super Pillow insole is soft, yet offers plenty of support. The whole shoe is really light, and has plenty of flex for comfort. … Read more

Nature’s Coffee Kettle

For our Nature’s Coffee Kettle review, we handed off a sample to one of our guest contributors, to get her opinion. This is another product that combines fresh coffee in a sealed pouch that doubles as the brewing vessel. While it’s great for camping, it’s also handy when you’re at work, or on the got, … Read more

Tern Folding Bicycles Are Unfolding

Tern bicycles was created in 2011 by Joshua & Florence Hon ( mother and son ), and quickly became a major player in the folding bicycle market. Joshua is the son of Dr. David Hon, creator of the Dahon folding bicycle company, while Florence was Dr. David Hon’s wife. Soon after their launch they were … Read more

Lassen Day Pack From Overland

I recently had the opportunity to review the Lassen from Overland, and found it to be perfect for the gym, yoga or as an everyday pack. I took mine to California for a four day weekend, and it was just the right size to carry all my personal items – wallet, keys, phone, snacks, sunglasses, … Read more