Gear

For most, the end of February is a time to pack up the winter gear and prepare for the yearly thaw.  Not for those who brave the tundra... we still have a few more months of that winter powdery goodness. That...

Springtime in the Midwest at its best is seriously unpredictable. The weather swings wildly between warm breezes and sunshine to blustering snowstorms. No matter how fair or inclement the weather on the lake...

I have to admit, it's been a while since I've been super stoked to review a product like Stark Mobility's Starkboard. So when it arrived at our office, it was like I was a kid on Christmas again.  It was out...

What is the ultimate base layer material? A loaded question, I know, and one you could easily debate for well over an hour with fellow gear nuts. Dedicated outdoor brands have released countless variations of...

Fall and Winter throughout the Midwest and much of the United States means one thing to outdoorsmen and women… Whitetail Hunting! Hunting deer is a time honored tradition passed down through the...

With more and more cell phones dropping the headphone port, the market for wireless headphones is heating up. If you've tried Bluetooth headphones in the past and have come away disappointed, it's time to take...

The summer days are flying by (faster than we like). Soon the cooler crisp air will start to roll in and you will be digging for that "in between" seasons jacket. While their might be many options out there...

Delivering first-rate performance to users from novice to expert, the new X-Force Blade Pro Crossbow by Carbon Express features heart-pounding speed and staggering accuracy in an extremely versatile and...

For 45 years, Patagonia has been crafting legendary, durable outdoor gear that sets industry standards, but there has been one major market segment that they have missed for years: sleeping bags! Finally, the...

Summer is upon us, and it's time to get out there enjoy it! Whether that means working on your beach bod by shedding a few extra pounds, or simply absorbing some rays while breathing in a dose of fresh air,...

Founded in 1989, Arc’teryx is young relative to its market cohorts, but what they lack in company history, they make up for in attention to detail. As a company, Arc’teryx is obsessive in their pursuit of...

Once again the time has come to rack your brain for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the moms in your life. However, we yet again have decided to make it a bit easier to find a gift for mom by doing most of...