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Gear Reviews
Granger’s Leather Conditioner
Keeping your leather boots looking and performing at their best can definitely be a challenge. So whether you’re buying a new pair of work boots or trying to bring back to life your favorite worn-in pair, start by using some of Granger’s leather conditioner. Granger’s is formulated to provide protection from the elements with a […]
Matthew Axelson Tribute Knives | The Axe Hammer
Operation Red Wings – June 28, 2005 – Never Forget My first impressions of the Matt Axelson Tribute Knives when I unwrapped them was, “Holy crap! These are no joke; they’re heavy and strong, bad-ass weapons.” The combat version is clearly not meant to be kept in its sheath; it’s meant to be abused. Pictures […]
How Do You Prepare For Your Beach Vacation?
Introduction Beach trips can be fun, especially when it is a trip to your favorite holiday beaches. Making memories with loved ones is priceless; enjoying recreational and relaxation time is something everyone needs. But when you aren’t prepared, a beach trip may not end up as a great day at the beach. Now, to avoid […]
A Few Notes on using Ring Knives for Stabbing
A few notes on small ringed straight knives that are design for stabbing. I don’t like rings on small blades that are meant to stab. As soon as something is swinging with clothing on and you are stabbing at it with a ring on your finger you will realize why it’s a bad idea with […]
Grangers Performance & Down Wash | Quick Look
There’s nothing quite like that “dirty feet” smell of a down sleeping bag after a week on the trail. Or that funk emanating from a performance base layer post workout. Most commercially available garment washes are of the one-size-fits-all variety. But not all garments are created equally. In fact, the fabrics used on Gore-Tex outer layers, […]
Princeton Tec Sync Headlamp: First Impressions
Winner of Backpacker magazine’s 2015 Editors’ Choice Award, the Princeton Tec Sync headlamp is reliable, easy to use, and easy on your wallet.
Award-Winning Chef Taps Bradford Knives for Restaurant Cutlery
Knife enthusiasts are known to use their own blades at restaurants. Whatever they have in their pocket or on their belt is almost guaranteed to be a better slicer than what they’ll find at their table. But that won’t be necessary at the new Lakehouse in Bellevue, Washington. Chef and Owner Jason Wilson teamed up […]
Danner Reckoning | First Look
During my recent tour at the Danner footwear factory, I was able to check out the entire lineup of Danner’s boots. Â The most exciting set I saw was the recently released Reckoning. Â When the tour was complete, I was sent home with a pair of said new boots with the Loadout Room being the first […]
ESEE-3 MIL Survival Knife | Review
When it comes to wilderness survival, camping and backpacking I can’t stress enough the importance of a quality fixed blade knife. The knife is the hardest item to reproduce in the wild out of everything you carry. It can make or break your ability to survive. Knowing that my life may depend on the knife […]
