Mountainsmith is an outdoor gear and active lifestyle apparel manufacturer founded in 1979. They got their start in Golden, Colorado with a backcountry sled, then secured a patent for a lumbar pack designed to shift load away from the shoulders during backcountry skiing. Today Mountainsmith sells packs, trekking poles, camera bags, tents, coolers, dog products, …
Kelty is a manufacturer of high-end outdoor equipment based in Boulder, Colorado. Asher Kelty founded the company in 1952 and was the first designer to produce and market an external aluminum-framed backpack for civilian use. Exxel Outdoors, Inc. now owns Kelty, and they continue to make high-end backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags. The Kelty Trail …
Eureka Camping has been making tents for over a hundred years out of their Binghamton, NY workshop. The company has a diverse history, including making wagon covers and storefront awnings during the westward US expansion, and was even a major supplier under contract with the United States military during World Wars I and II. Sir …
Dennis Brune founded ALPS Mountaineering and ALPS Brands in 1993. ALPS’ mission is to provide outdoor gear to enhance people’s active lifestyles. ALPS stands for “Active Lifestyle Products and Services.” Their product line consists of rainwear, lights, trekking poles, sleeping bags, packs, tents, and camping furniture. The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4 Person Tent is a …
SHIMANO is a company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. The company has been in operation since 1921, initially producing bicycle equipment. Although they continue to make state-of-the-art bicycle equipment, they now also specialize in fishing tackle and rowing equipment. SHIMANO is known for creating high-quality products. The SHIMANO Curado I baitcasting reel is a reasonably-priced reel …
Shimano was established in February 1921 by Shozaburo Shimano as Shimano Iron Works. The first thing that they produced was the bicycle freewheel. Shimano rented a 40-square meter area for just 5 yen and borrowed one lathe from a longtime friend from Sano Iron Works. This is how it all began. Today they make quality …
Baitcasters are for very important for anglers who want the extra control that they cannot get with a spinning reel. Good baitcasters can give you a lot more control and you can cast your lure exactly where it needs to go. If you ever watch the professional fishing tournaments, the only type of reel you …
Over the past few years, there have been a few companies disrupting the fishing industry, seeking to provide affordable, high-quality products to customers. One of those companies is Piscifun. According to the company’s website, they try to “cut down circulation costs” so that they can provide affordable fishing gear. The company has been in existence …
Daiwa released its first spinning reel in 1955. Since then, the company has focused on developing and improving its tackle line. Based in California, the company now sells everything from rods and reels to line and lures. The Tatula Series from Daiwa is a top-of-the-line model. According to the company’s website, the Tatula line is …
Abu Garcia is a company with a long history in the fishing industry. Since introducing its first fishing reel in 1941, the company has continually expanded its product line and offerings. They now sell a wide range of equipment, including reels, rods, tools, and apparel. Today, we’ll take a look at the Revo SX Low-Profile …
Gunmate makes holsters, accessories for concealed carry, range bags, gun cases, firearms storage accessories, and hunting gear and accessories. The Gunmate 1919687 Range Bag is an entry-level, budget-friendly range bag designed to transport one or two guns to the range along with necessary accessories. First, let’s take a look at the specs and features of …
Osage River manufactures outdoors and tactical gear for the range, camp, trail, and out on the water. They specialize in catering to the needs of campers, hikers, hunters, and fishers. The company’s mission is to balance the requirements of all their gear to meet demands for survival, comfort, and tactical performance. The Osage River Tactical …
Orca Tactical is a Pacific Northwest-based supplier of military-grade tactical gear, shooting gear, and outdoor sporting goods. The founder and owner, Doug Taylor, strives to provide military, first aid personnel, outdoor sports and gun enthusiasts, with high quality tactical and outdoor gear and equipment. Orca got its start in Doug Taylor’s garage after a molle …
G•Outdoors, Inc. was founded in 2002 by Patrick Gee. They make hunting, fishing, and shooting gear and supplies from their Chino, California headquarters. Their mission is to create and manufacture the most innovative, highest-quality sporting products for enthusiasts. G•Outdoors designed the GPS Tactical Backpack for use at the gun ranges, competition, or firearms training class. …
G•Outdoors, Inc. is a maker of hunting, fishing, and shooting gear and supplies. Founded in 2002 by Patrick Gee, the Chino, California-based company has a mission to create and manufacture the best sporting products for enthusiasts. G•Outdoors focuses on quality and innovation. G•Outdoors designed the GPS Handgunner Backpack for a single purpose: one or more …
Explorer Bag is a California-based company that researches, develops, designs, and manufactures high-quality tactical gun cases, rifle bags, range bags, and backpacks. Explorer has been making gear to store and transport firearms since 1994. The Explorer Range Bag is a mid-level, economically priced range bag designed to hold necessary range or duty items while remaining …
Primos has been in the business of making hunting products since the 1980’s, and their eleven different ground blinds are as popular as ever this year. The Double Bull Deluxe Ground Hunting Blind is 77” hub to hub, and the floor space is 60” x 60”. Primus designed TRUTH camo to conceal blinds in any …
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Deer blinds are one of the most important aspects when hunting. Every hunter knows that you must stay concealed in order to make your next big kill whether it’s a huge deer or a pair of mallard ducks. You don’t want to lose a chance at that monster buck, do you? In this article, we’re going …
Danner is an outdoor company known for their wide variety of hunting footwear. This Men’s Grouse Hunting Boot is a popular shoe made for grouse and other wild bird hunting. If you’re a wild bird hunter, is this specialized shoe a good fit for you? Here’s a closer look at its pros and cons: What …
If you’re an avid hunter, you’re likely already familiar with the Danner name. They’re a well-respected manufacturer of hunting boots, but they’re not always considered the most contemporary brand. The Pronghorn is their attempt to modernize their image. It’s an updated version of a classic boot with a more streamlined design and state-of-the-art features. Is …
Need a good pair of hunting boots but not sure what is best for you? When it comes to making the right decision, you want to consider tread, insulation, dryness, comfort and durability. In this article, we will go over some of the best hunting boots on the market. Having a good pair of hunting …
Kenetrek is a boot company founded by Montana hunter Jim Winjum in 2005. In 2002, after Jim went on a ten-day hunt in the Mackenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories and his feet developed blisters and gashes, he resolved to “design and build a better boot that could keep up with the needs of a …
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The MuckBoot company has specialized in 100% waterproof, performance boots since 1999. Beginning with one boot design, over the past two decades they have expanded their offerings to include over sixty styles of rubber and leather footwear for cold and wet conditions in agricultural, hunting, active outdoors, equestrian, and urban settings. The Arctic Pro Hunting …
Irish Setter has a variety of work and hiking boots. They’re usually leather with laces and large outsole. The 860 Elk is one of their most popular hunting boots. Although it’s not the fanciest hunting boot I’ve ever seen, there are also plenty of classic features which make it worthy of a closer look: What …