August 2011 Gear Reviews

28
Aug
2011
kloomis

Women's Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots Review

Product Rating: 
4
Women's Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots

Features:

The Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots are touted as a stable, comfortable day hiker in true Keen fashion. They feature classic Keen rubber toe wrapping, Keen.Dry™ waterproof membrane, waterproof nubuck leather uppers, and removable metatomical dual density EVA footbed. The midheight upper cuff offers ankle stability and support. Available in multiple colors.

18
Aug
2011
kloomis

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mattress Review

Product Rating: 
5
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mattress

Features:

The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir mattress is an ultralight, ultra-packable mattress. It is part of the Fast and Light© series from Therma-a-Rest. It features internal baffling that utilizes a patent-pending "Triangular Core Matrix" to minimize air movement and convective cooling when inflated. Shaving off ounces and increasing the warmth factor, this mattress also incorporates a patent-pending internal reflective barrier that reflects heat back to the body. To save space, these big features pack down to the size of a 1-liter bottle for the space-conscious adventurer.

15
Aug
2011
jloomis

REI Sub Kilo +20 Sleeping Bag Review

Product Rating: 
5
REI Sub Kilo +20 Sleeping Bag

Features:

The REI Sub Kilo +20 sleeping bag is a 3-season mummy bag for ultralight adventures. It features a contoured hood, roomy footbox, full-length locking zipper, full-length draft tube and muffler. There is an internal pocket for storing small items like a headlamp or watch. Pad loops provide attachment points to keep your sleeping bag and pad together. Comes with a stuff sack and large cotton storage sack.

08
Aug
2011
jloomis

Tikka T3 Lite Stainless Rifle Review

Product Rating: 
5
Tikka T3 Lite Stainless Rifle

Features:

The Tikka T3 Lite Stainless rifle offers incredible out-of-the-box accuracy (guaranteed 1" MOA at 100 yards), silky smooth operation and uncompromising reliability. It's based on a two locking lug T3 all-weather action. The metal parts are made of Sako's high-grade stainless steel. The free-floating barrel rests in a composite stock. The single-column detachable magazine holds 3 rounds of 7 mm Rem. Mag. ammo. The T3 Lite features a single-stage trigger with adjustable pull from 2-4 pounds (1-2 Kg). It's supplied without open sights, but does include scope rings.

08
Aug
2011
jloomis

Leupold VX-3 3.5-10x40mm CDS Rifle Scope Review

Product Rating: 
5
Leupold VX-3 CDS Rifle Scope

Features:

Leupold pushed everything to the limit when designing the VX®-3 rifle scope. It features drastically improved optical performance, mechanical function, and durability. With the Custom Dial System (CDS) the VX-3 can be precisely matched to your rifle's ballistics. The VX-3 features Xtended Twilight Lens System™, DiamondCoat 2™ lens coatings, blackened lens edges, tactile power indicator, cryogenically treated, ¼-MOA click windage and elevation adjustments with resettable pointer dials, lockable extreme fast-focus eyepiece, and is completely waterproof.