Gear

I killed the headlights and eased into the inky blackness of a small turnout along the remote forest road.  My dimmed headlamp narrowly lit the world as I double-checked...

Have you ever considered a self-defense or home-defense style of weaponry that can also be used for many other recreational activities?  Something different than a shotgun, handgun, or baseball...

In this gear review, Zach Herold puts the Stone Glacier Terminus through the paces of an entire season. He discusses the ins and outs of the backpack and covers...

If you're like me, you like to buy gear that can serve multiple purposes. The XLR Element 4.0 is one of those pieces of gear. It's a rifle chassis...

A lot of gear-buying decisions come with an overwhelming number of options to consider; Weight, design, and materials come into play with every purchase, with their respective positives and...

Parents of outdoorsy kids are seasoned veterans in the perpetual struggle to find durable, well-designed, youth-specific gear. Aside from the bows many of us owned as kids, I had...

Let's face it. Choosing a riflescope that meets your needs as a shooter and hunter and functions as expected can be a real challenge. In fact, it's one of...

Maven is no stranger to Rokslide.  Staff, members, and myself have used and reviewed multiple products from Maven here since Maven’s inception nearly ten years ago.  Their direct-to-consumer sales helps deliver...

The Revic Acura Spotting Scope intrigued me the first time I heard about it. There aren't many spotting scopes on the market that feature a reticle which is great...

I’ve been a user of Leica optics for over twenty years, spending countless hours using their range finders, rangefinding binoculars, and spotting scopes. Their advancement in optical technology has...