Erik Meisner

Erik Meisner served in Attack Company, 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment as a rifle team leader with deployments to the Middle East, Central America and Asia. He's a licensed pilot, SCUBA diver and enjoys Alpine skiing, shooting, Overland camping, boating, sea kayaking, traveling and golf. Growing up in a military family, Erik had the pleasure to live and ski all over North America and Europe. Now residing in beautiful Northern Michigan with his wife and 2 sons they continue to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible.

Grey Ghost Gear Rifle Case | Low vis transporter

If you’ve seen one rifle case, you’ve seen them all, right? When I was asked to review a rifle case from Grey Ghost Gear, I had mixed emotions. First, I was happy to see what GGG had to offer because I’ve never utilized their gear. And I was interested in what they had to offer […]

Yeti Panga 75 Duffel | Dry storage option

Truck Camping 101 | Part 6 | Keeping equipment dry – Yeti Panga 75 Inclement weather can rain on your parade at any point while living in the outdoors. Being prepared with the proper equipment can make a potentially miserable situation better. Having served in the 2nd Ranger Battalion and lived in the Pacific Northwest […]

Hydro Flask Wine Bottle | Modern luxury in the wilderness

Camping, hiking, and exploring have always been part of my life. In my youth, I loved the challenge of packing light and staying out for extended periods of time. Only bringing the bare essentials. Well, the challenge portion of my adventures have shifted to an enjoyment phase. I still love an adventure, but I prefer […]

Women’s Cirrus Pant by 5.11 Tactical – Crazy Hot?

Written by Brandie Meisner (wife of author Erik Meisner) The Women’s Cirrus Pant by 5.11 Tactical claims a “a flattering fit and great flexibility for everyday wear”. But women’s pants can be tricky. Can 5.11 pull off the delicate balance of fit & function? Sometimes, my husband Erik thinks I’m crazy. I think it’s normal. […]

Columbia Heatzone 1000 TurboDown: The world’s warmest jacket?

The Columbia Heatzone 1000 TurboDown Jacket is touted as the world warmest jacket. That’s quite an ambitious claim considering the myriad of high-end down jackets available from manufacturers like The North Face, Mammut, RAB, Arc’Teryx, Marmot, and more. Columbia claims that the construction of this jacket is what sets it apart from its competitors. With a […]

Upgrading the Ruger Precision Rifle

Previously I wrote an article about the Ruger Precision Rifle. In this video, I will show you a few minor upgrades that I’ve elected to do to suit my personal taste. The nice thing about this modular weapon system is that it’s loosely based on an AR-15 allowing you to use items that would normally […]

5.11 Tactical NBT Duffel LIMA

Finding the right travel bag to haul your tactical gear can be a daunting task. The NBT Duffel LIMA from 5.11 Tactical is an inexpensive yet very well though out option for those still searching. Comprised of 1050D tear resistant nylon, this spacious 51 liter duffel is well suited for 2-3 day travel. D shaped […]

Silencerco Maxim 50 | Update

Upon launching the Maxim 50, SilencerCo received several immediate legal challenges from authorities and lawyers in the states of New Jersey, California, and Massachusetts. Since we have no desire to place any consumer in a situation where they may get arrested and charged with a felony because their state defines a firearm differently than the […]

Goal Zero Boulder 50 Solar Panel | Off the grid

Truck Camping 101 | Part 3 | Portable Power – Goal Zero Boulder 50 Solar Panel If you’ve been following along, I’ve published a couple of articles covering items I’ve found to be essential for truck or car camping. Additionally, these items could be applied to a “bug out” situation where living off the grid or […]

SilencerCo Releases Maxim 50 Suppressed Muzzleloader | Non NFA Item

SilencerCo Releases First Ever 50 State Legal Suppressed Muzzleloader | Maxim 50 WEST VALLEY CITY, UT September 19, 2017 For the first time since the National Firearms Act (NFA) was created in 1934, civilians can enjoy suppressed shooting in all 50 states with SilencerCo’s latest innovation: the integrally suppressed Maxim 50 muzzleloader. In addition, this […]