Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Backpacking is fun, relaxing, and good for me but backpacking is also challenging and sometimes downright difficult. Backpacking and camping are not only a way to get fit and relieve stress but roughing it also reminds us of how creature comforts really are great. For example, having a place to sit other than the bare … Read more
The Thermarest Trail Pro hit my doorstep just in time for the end of cold weather. The Trail Pro is a self-inflating foam sleeping pad and it comes in the mummy shape. For me, sleeping pads have three main characteristics: comfort, weight/bulk, and cost. I know that‘s four, I went to kindergarten too, but weight … Read more
The Thermarest Corus HD quilt is new for 2016 and Thermarest says it is their most technical down quilt. I am a big fan of quilts, although I do enjoy burrowing up into a warm sleeping bag. Camping or backpacking quilts are more popular recently and there are good reasons for this. The biggest advantage … Read more
Cascade Design‘s ThermaRest Treo camping chair is a great choice for space conscious campers and people who like to be outdoors. The base of the chair is a little larger than a water bottle and it holds the entire packed Treo. Its compact carrying size is ideal for light car camping, sports games and picnics. … Read more
The Therm-a-Rest crew were pretty busy and they have created some great new products. We‘ve been testing the Slacker lineup, but now there‘s plenty more goodies for the hammock crowd. The Slacker Hammock House is a complete shelter system and includes everything but insulation. The Hammock House includes a hammock with integrated bug net and … Read more
The Thermarest Slacker Bug Shelter is a full coverage, add-on bug net for your hammock. We have already taken a look at the Slacker Single Hammock and Rain Fly, and the Slacker Bug Shelter works great with these. I‘ve set this shelter up several times now and slept in it quite a bit. This bug … Read more