Over the last two years, I’ve been testing this Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down backpacking quilt in the 15-degree regular size, and I’ve pushed its limits in both cold and warm conditions. Quilts used to be a niche product—mostly reserved for
The Zpacks Offset Solo Tent is a castle of a one-man tent at just 19.3 oz. This tent has recently been discontinued and replaced with the newer Pivot Solo Tent. While the Pivot Solo does share some design features with
What prompted me to do this GPO rifle scope review? I liked the looks of the GPOTAC 4.5-27×50, I and wanted to test it. Well, my first adventure into GPO USA Optics came through their Rangeguide 2800 10×50 rangefinding binoculars.
I’m always on the hunt for the best tripod I can carry in the mountains. Enter the Aziak Frontcountry tripod and ball head. For me, a tripod and head don’t just have to perform in the mountains, they also need
I received the Crispi Schimek GTX boots in July 2023 and was eager to get them on the trail. They are an insulated boot with 400 grams of Gore Insulation, making them a great colder weather boot. They come complete
Over nearly the last two years, I have used and tested the Athlon Helos BTR Gen 2 4-20×50. I had high hopes for this rifle scope as I believe it has some of the best specs for a crossover scope.
Kryptek hunting gear has been around since 2010. I was first exposed to their camo patterns shortly after 2010 when I worked at a hunting retail store, and as a diehard bowhunter, had a bad habit of trying new camo
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last 20-plus years, you have heard of Nightforce Optics. The Nightforce NX8 riflescope is one of their more popular models, boasting some impressive specs and one that can easily be
For this review of the Athlon Ares ETR UHD 3-18×50 riflescope, I had the chance to put it through a year of hard use, both in the field on hunting trips and at the range. I received this scope from
Over the past year I have been testing both the Athlon Ares G2 UHD 20-60x85mm Angled Spotting Scope and the Athlon Ares G2 UHD 15-45x65mm Angled Spotting Scope. We wanted to compare both of these side by side for this
My quest for the perfect backcountry tent is what lead me to do this Argali Rincon 2P Tent review. As some will remember, I was previously using the Six Moons Designs Haven Ultralight Tent, and while that tent served me
Why did I want to do this Athlon Ares 20-60×85 review? Over the years I’ve been looking for a quality spotting scope that won’t break the bank, but won’t leave me wanting more in optical performance. I wasn’t super familiar
Backpacking tents are one of those items we seem to always be testing and evaluating. The Six Moon Designs Haven Bundle is one of the options on the market for a 3-season, two-person, double wall tent. I’ve slept in a
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