Gear tested in the field.
Hands-on reviews of optics, ammunition, clothing, and gear, tested where it counts.
Here I collect my reviews of hunting and outdoor gear: riflescopes, thermal devices, rifles, shotguns, rangefinders, red dot sights and accessories. Gear is judged in actual hunting use, not just on paper.
Garmin tactix 8 Review
Review: the Garmin tactix 8 after four months in the field, a tactical multisport smartwatch with an Applied Ballistics solver and weeks of battery life.
Bergara BMR-X Carbon Review
Review: the Bergara BMR-X Carbon in .22 LR, bringing the B14 series X-stock design down to rimfire.
YETI Panga 75 Review
Review: the YETI Panga 75 put through months of hunting and expedition use, a waterproof bag built for life.
NikkoStirling Diamond FFP 34mm 5-30x56 Review
Review: the NikkoStirling Diamond FFP 34mm 5-30x56, a 34mm FFP riflescope with Zero Stop for under 800 euros.
Garmin Xero L60i Review
Review: the Garmin Xero L60i, a premium laser rangefinder with GPS map navigation and an Applied Ballistics solver.
Jagdgefährte / MyHunt WildCam Trail Camera Review
Review: the Jagdgefährte / MyHunt WildCam, a 4G LTE trail camera with app integration at the lower end of the price range.
ALPEN OPTICS Argus LT Red Dot 1x26x23 Review
Review: the ALPEN OPTICS Argus LT Red Dot 1x26x23, an open-emitter red dot with RMR footprint and DynamicDot technology for handguns.
ALPEN OPTICS Argus LT Red Dot 1x20x18: First Impressions of the Closed-Emitter Model With Solar Cell
First impressions: the ALPEN OPTICS Argus LT 1x20x18, a closed-emitter red dot with ACRO footprint, solar cell, and DynamicDot motion sensor.
Stoeger M3000 Peregrine CAMO Max7: Field Test of the Budget Work Shotgun
Field test: the Stoeger M3000 Peregrine CAMO Max7, an affordable semi-automatic inertia-driven shotgun in 12/76 gauge.
GAIM VR: The Best Private Training System for Hunters, Sport Shooters, and Anyone Who Wants to Become One?
Review: GAIM VR in practice, a virtual reality simulator for hunting and shooting sports with realistic scenarios and a ballistics engine.
Hexagon Holster: Field Test of the Glock Pancake Cut Holster in Hunting Use
Review: the Hexagon Pancake Cut holster for Glock in real hunting use, handmade in Styria with an enormous range of configuration options.
Bergara B14² CIMA CF Review With Leader SDK Suppressor and Leader MJG-SX Ammunition
Review: the Bergara B14² CIMA CF in .308 WIN, an ultralight carbon bolt-action rifle, paired with a Leader SDK suppressor and lead-free MJG-SX ammunition.
Noblex NZ8 2-16x50 Inception Review: Value for Money on Par With the Premium Class
Review: the Noblex NZ8 2-16x50 inception, an all-round riflescope with a 34mm tube, a reinforced objective housing, and strong value for money.
YETI Tundra 45 Review: A Cooler for Life
Review: the YETI Tundra 45, a legendary outdoor cooler with long-lasting ice retention and uncompromising ruggedness.
Nitecore Carbo 10000 Gen 2: Lightweight Carbon Power Bank Review
Review: the Nitecore Carbo 10000 Gen 2, an ultralight power bank with a carbon fiber shell and magnesium heat sinks.
Conotech Avata 650 LIIR: Thermal Imaging Clip-On With Laser Rangefinder Review
Review: the Conotech Avata 650 LIIR, a thermal imaging clip-on with a built-in, parallax-free laser rangefinder.
Conotech Aquilla Pro 650LIIR: The Top-of-the-Range Model From the Inventors of the LIIR
Review: the Conotech Aquilla Pro 650 LIIR in the field, a high performance thermal camera with a built in laser rangefinder.
After the Flood Comes the Plague: Nitecore EMR25 Mosquito-Repelling Power Bank Review
Review: the Nitecore EMR25, a mosquito-repelling device with a 12,000 mAh battery, OLED display, and power bank function.
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