Outdoors

What makes a good backpack? Ultimately, it’s one that meets your needs. Style is nice and gadgets are helpful, but what I think makes the difference is this: does it make your life easier or not? I’ve tested a lot of different backpacks, from cheap to premium, the basics to the overbuilt and unnecessary. For […]

I’ve spent a lot of time in the woods, as a wildland firefighter and an avid outdoorsman, and I’ve used my fair share of headlamps. That’s why I was really excited when Petzl offered to give us the IKO Core to check out and share my opinions on (although content or types of content were

The Exped Duo is a great traditional-style sleeping bag with its rectangular shape. It checks all the boxes for a simple and effective sleeping bag with some great features built in. This sleeping bag is sure to keep you warm in many different climates. We had been wanting to try these guys’ products out for

For the past three weeks, I’ve been testing the Kessel (cook pot), Dursten Kuksa (cup), and Kanu (spoon) from Überleben, and I’ve loved the entire experience. Cooking outdoors can be frustrating or enjoyable depending on the tools you have for the job. Überleben gifted me the set to review, (thanks guys!), and it has made cooking

Sometimes small things make life better, like powdered sugar, or a blender bottle with the blender, or having a fire in the rain, snow, or wind so you don’t freeze… you know, the “small things.” Whether I am hunting, hiking, or even spending a day at the beach kayaking with my family, these tools make

Paddleboarding has been on my radar for quite a few years now! While I had rented one to go with my wife years ago, I haven’t had the chance to get one of my own to test out. Thankfully, earlier this year, ISLE was kind enough to let me borrow their all-new Pioneer 3 to