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…
Outdoor Gear
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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…
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…
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…
Arctic Zone 30 Can Self Inflating Air Cooler
by Mark •
The Arctic Zone 30 Can Self Inflating Air Cooler really surprised me. I wasn’t sure how well this cooler would perform but I’m really impressed after a little real-world testing. This cooler held ice longer than I expected even in…