The first time I saw the Osprey Day Lite Backpack was in November 2019 while visiting London and Paris. I was carrying my 5.11 RUSH 12. Not the lowest profile civilian looking pack. I noticed that there were a lot of people carrying small packs that were so common as to go unnoticed. So I […]
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The Vault | Uncharted Supply Company’s 65L Waterproof Duffel Bag
The Vault is Uncharted’s new 65-liter duffel bag for many adventures. When operating out of a base camp, it is a good idea to have a duffel bag ready to store bulky items or dry clothes that may be needed during the trip. Having spent plenty of time in the humid forests of Louisiana with […]
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro Stove | Hit or Miss?
After a long roll out, the long anticipated low-profile stove from GSI Outdoors finally hit the market in late 2021. I originally laid eyes on the Pinnacle Pro stove while at Outdoor Retailer in 2019. Manufacturing and various other delays pushed the availability of their premier 2 burner stove back and back. To say I […]
YETI® ACQUIRES MYSTERY RANCH®
LEADING GLOBAL DESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER OF OUTDOOR GEAR ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HIGH-PERFORMANCE BACKPACK COMPANY. Austin, Texas – January 31, 2024 – YETI Holdings, Inc. (“YETI”) (NYSE: YETI), a leading premium outdoor brand, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire MYSTERY RANCH, a premier designer and manufacturer of durable load-bearing backpacks, bags, and […]
OPSIN from SiOnyx | Digital Night Vision Monocular Camera
From night hunts to attending low-light shooting courses, the interest in affordable night vision has increased over the past several years. Digital night vision is also making significant steps into the night vision arena, even in the U.S. military. SiOnyx is gaining a foothold with night vision devices such as their Aurora and now with […]
2 Day Assault Pack from Mystery Ranch | A Multi-Purpose Pack
Packs are one of those items that can make or break an adventure. With a pack too small, one can risk not packing all the necessary equipment to survive for extended durations. On the other hand, if a pack is too large for the adventure, one can risk packing too much. And tiring out due […]
5.11 Tactical Unveils Exciting New Products for 2024
Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 22, 2024) – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, is thrilled to announce an exciting array of new products for 2024. Throughout the year, multiple product categories will be expanded, providing customers with a comprehensive selection of high-quality and functional gear suitable for on-duty service, everyday use, outdoor adventures, […]
Winter Camping with a Diesel Heater | Is it Safe?
As Old Man Winter casts his freezing breath upon the US, most of us don’t consider camping a viable activity. Only foolhardy souls would consider sleeping in a tent when the temperatures are in the teens, right? For the most part, yes, you’d be correct. Living in Northern Michigan, I typically don’t consider driving through […]
Zerotech Thrive HD 10×42 Binos: Alaska Tough
Everyone knows a good set of binoculars can make or break a hunt. So recently when the folks at Zerotech reached out and offered up a set of their newest Thrive HD binoculars to demo we jumped at the chance. It was perfect timing as we had just set up a late-season Sitka Black Tail […]
Camelbak Powderhound 12 | Great for skiing the resort and backcountry
With 12 liters of storage space and a 3-liter reservoir, the Powderhound is ideal for resort days and the occasional sidecountry trip. Whether you ski within the boundaries of the resort, like to dip into the occasional side-stash or get lost in the backcountry, staying hydrated is among the highest priorities. Camelbak has been in the […]
Hybridlight Atlas 600 Solar Camping Lantern | First Look
I’m a big fan of being prepared, living in Alaska it quickly becomes part of your culture. One thing we always worry about is lighting. Because winter storms don’t knock out power when it’s convenient and stumbling around in the dark is bad. That’s why I’m glad I had our featured product on hand a […]
SiOnyx Aurora PRO | Affordable Color Digital Night Vision
Have you ever wondered what those Special Operations soldiers are seeing through those high-speed night vision devices attached to their helmets? Since the entry price into a decent pair of night vision goggles is around $6000+, most people won’t ever know. Until recently. SiOnyx, has been using digital imaging with enhanced low light sensors to […]
Adventure PrimaLoft® Jacket from 5.11 | Insulated for Adventure
5.11 has built its reputation on technical and tactical gear and clothing for any purpose and climate. In October, 5.11 released a new technical clothing line in partnership with PrimaLoft® Insulation. The Adventure Jacket is the men’s jacket entry into this new technical line and lives up to the “Always Be Ready” motto from 5.11. […]
Upgrading the Jeep JK | KC 7″ Gravity LED Headlights & Fog lights
KC 7″ Gravity LED Headlights After spending a week in Ouray, Colorado this summer and renting a Jeep, we ended up catching the Jeep bug. And immediately started looking into Jeep ownership. Once home, a brief online search revealed several used options nearby to choose from. A couple of test drives later and we opted […]