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 […]
Hybridlight Atlas 600 Solar Camping Lantern | First Look
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 […]
Olight PL Turbo Valkyrie Weapon Light | First Look
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 […]
Dark Energy Spectre Solar Panel | First Look
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 […]
Swampfox Kraken REVIEW
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 […]
Rugged Obsidian 9 Suppressor: First Look
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 […]
Smartwatch or Traditional Watch | Which is right for you?
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 […]
Costa Mainsail & Aleta Sunglasses | 90-Day Review
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 […]
Gear Aid Balta Hatchet: First Look
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 […]
ZeroTech Vengeance 1-6X LPVO: First Look
The Low Powered Variable Optic or LPVO, as we commonly refer to it, is a relatively new development in terms of optics. I have wondered about them and how they stack up to traditional optics and red dots on short barreled rifles. Well, fortunately for us our friends at ZeroTech Optics were kind enough to […]
ZeroTech Optics Thrive HD Red Dot | First Look
The one thing about reviewing firearms and outdoor equipment is you get to test and evaluate a lot of cool gear. One company that I’ve been very excited to see their optics repeatedly is ZeroTech Optics. Recently we reached out to them, and were able to get our hands on our featured optic the Thrive […]
GCI Outdoor Pod Rocker Chair: Perfect Camp Chair?
It’s July in Alaska and we’re finally into the Summer season. And the hunt for a new chair started earlier this Spring when we were sent the GCI Outdoor Pod Rocker Chair. So far, this amazing folding pod-style camp chair has been a huge hit for all of our testers. Myself included. We’ve had this […]
H&K VP9 Tactical OR : First Look
To say the market for striker fired polymer pistols is crowded is an understatement. However, when you look for models with threaded extended barrels and optics ready slides, that market becomes much smaller. This was the situation I found myself in when I got a call from an FFL friend of mine. Telling me he […]
Keen Ridge Flex Boot: 1 year on the feet review
Over the last 14 months I have been testing the Keen Ridge Flex Boot on my photographic adventure around Alaska and in my daily life. As a nature photographer I find myself climbing over and around rocks, trees, mud, dirt and slime. All to chase small animals who don’t want to be photographed. While I’m […]