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In the crowded world of rimfire suppressors, there are more than 60 options. But today, we are looking at the best silencer of them all, the SilencerCo Sparrow 22. The Sparrow has been on the market since 2008, and thousands of units have been in the hands of shooters in the last 17 years. Almost […]
In today’s fast paced world of travel and adventure the need for a well-made and adaptable travel bag can’t be overstressed. That’s where the Mystery Ranch Mission Rover 30 steps into the spotlight. The Mystery Ranch Mission Rover 30 can fill the role of backpack, duffel bag or backpack as the need arises. But before […]
In today’s world, a flashlight is an essential piece of everyday carry for many people. Whether for job purposes or personal carry, a quality light can change a situation dramatically. Recently I found myself wanting a new light for my professional life and that’s when I found our featured product, the Streamlight Wedge XT. Streamlight […]
We are now firmly in the middle of summer and everyone should be out enjoying the sun and being active. That’s why we chose now to bring you our first look at the Trek Marlin 6 mountain bike. This is the second summer I have been riding the Trek Marlin 6 and I have enjoyed […]
It’s no secret that the world is becoming a more dangerous place and the need for personal protection has spawned a new evolution of easy to carry pistols. One concern that has grown at the same pace is the need for illumination on these smaller CCW pistols. Well, that’s where Olight has stepped in with […]
Everyone knows a good set of binoculars can make or break a hunt. So recently when the folks at Zerotech reached out and offered up a set of their newest Thrive HD binoculars to demo we jumped at the chance. It was perfect timing as we had just set up a late-season Sitka Black Tail […]
I’m a big fan of being prepared, living in Alaska it quickly becomes part of your culture. One thing we always worry about is lighting. Because winter storms don’t knock out power when it’s convenient and stumbling around in the dark is bad. That’s why I’m glad I had our featured product on hand a […]
In today’s world having an illumination source on your handguns is almost a standard feature. The problem is, with so many choices on the market, how do you find something affordable that works well and is well built? Look no further than our featured light the OLight PL Turbo, and its 800 lumens of illuminating […]
In today’s modern world, having an alternate way to power your electronic devices is becoming more of a necessity rather than a luxury. Some of the problems with solar panels the last few years have been portability and durability. That was until Dark Energy released our featured piece of gear, the Dark Energy Spectre Solar […]
When it comes to the red dot optics market, we’ve recently noticed a push towards closed emitter-style red dots. Most of them are expensive and on backorder, but luckily we received one optic that isn’t sold out or on backorder. And are happy to bring you this first look at the Swampfox Kraken. Swampfox Kraken […]
I recently ended a long search for a new pistol suppressor. That search lead me to the Rugged Suppressors Obsidian 9. Right now, the market for suppressors is hotter than ever thanks to the BATFE allowing the use of the E-File system again for Form 4’s. Plus, there are more than a dozen quality manufacturers […]
Smart watches are not new. In fact, most watch enthusiasts consider the Timex Datalink (introduced in1984) as the grandfather of “Smart Watches”. The Apple Watch could be considered the most popular smart watch with more than 115 million being produced since its release in April 2015. Which brings us to our question. Has the smart […]
Here in Alaska, a good pair of sunglasses is a must. Between ridiculous amounts of sun in the summer and painful snow glare in the winter a good set of sunglasses can be the difference between a great day of fun and adventure and a migraine headache. At the beginning of the summer, we were […]
It’s no secret that I live in Alaska and often must rely on axes and hatchets as essential tools for many of my adventures. I’m a big fan of axes and currently own several. So when the Gear Aid Balta Hatchet arrived last month, I was excited to get it out and begin our test […]