In this review of the Leki Cristallo Trekking Poles, Rick discusses his recent use of trekking poles and how they may save your back and knees.
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Kershaw Knives Rove | First Impressions
Another day, another chance to review whats new in products that matter to you.  Today I’m opening up a blade from Kershaw, the Rove.  It wasn’t too long ago I reviewed another Kershaw knife, the Westin.  I mention this because I can immediately spot a few similarities and given how highly I think of the Westin, […]
Why Should You Learn Crossbow Hunting for Survival?
Why Should You Learn Crossbow Hunting for Survival? You can all agree with me crossbows have become a popular weapon after the AMCs walking dead TV series. We’ve all seen Daryl Dixon shoot down zombies, but the question is why you need to learn crossbow hunting for survival. While most people will go for a […]
Danner Footwear | Factory Tour
If you’ve served in the US military or have spent significant time hiking trails across North America, I’d bet dollars to doughnuts you have at least a passing familiarity with Danner footwear. Â While in 2nd Ranger Battalion out of Ft. Lewis, I was issued a set of Danners (the Acadia I believe) as my cold […]
These boots are made for Girls With Guns
As the ol’ saying goes: if you don’t like the weather in Northern Michigan, wait 10 minutes and it’s bound to change. This winter has proven the cliche, with wild swings between wintery weather and spring-like thaws. Climatalogically, 2017 has been warmer and wetter than typical.  Consequently creating a perfect testbed for boots.  Enter: The Original […]
Kershaw Westin | Daily Duty
Kershaw has been a big name in the knife industry for a long while now. Â Founded in 1974, these knives have earned a solid reputation among end-users. Â The Tualitin, Oregon based company offers a lifetime warranty on their knives- even the most inexpensive models. Â Having heard of Kershaw many times over the years, I was […]
Benelli Super Black Eagle II Shotgun
Well the best time of year has finally come to a sad end; migratory bird hunting is closed here in Washington state. The year had good it’s days and it had it’s not so good days, but the one thing those days all had in common was the Benelli Super black Eagle II (SBEII) sitting […]
Kevlar Shirt Jacket | First Impression
Walls Outdoor Goods, is a company which specializes in working apparel. Functional, while tough seems to be the underlying theme behind their collections. Walls Outdoor Goods offer a broad range of products which can accommodate almost anyones needs; hunting, ranching, construction, camp-work, logging, hiking, etc. I was lucky enough to get my hands on the […]
Thermacell ProFlex Heated Insoles
Not too long ago I had the chance to start testing Thermacell’s Proflex heated insoles. Â My initial impressions article can be found here. Â These are the heavy-duty, premium offering from Thermacell so if these aren’t sufficient, I don’t think any of their options will be. Being adequate isn’t a concern here though. Â If your worries […]
Crate Club Review | Princeton Tec Sync
Assuming that you haven’t been sleeping under a rock for the past few months, you probably know about our monthly subscription based Crate Club. Typically advertised just to the right of this article. —> This is not the subscription club for the faint of heart either. It’s full of tactical and survival gear curated and […]
