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This is the smallest of the packs that fit on the Terraframe chassis which also comes in a 65L and 80L. For most of my hunting the 50L is probably overkill (PTP) as I generally only day hunt and sleep at the vehicle. However, the Terraframe outperforms the other day packs I’ve used because of the external frame and a meat shelf/load sling (OVERLOAD®) between the frame and the pack. This allows for a compressed pack size while hunting but offers the ability to pack out (meat) up to 68kg (150 lbs). Because the pack is separate and sealed your gear does not have to be strapped to...

My inbox has been flooded of late with many “experts” wanting to share guest posts about how to stay safe and healthy during these difficult times as we weather the storm of Covid-19. I hope and pray that you and your family and friends are staying well and staying indoors. Free audio theater from L.A. Theatre Works While I haven’t been as motivated to do much blog writing, nor offer guest experts on Covid-19 (you can find all that other places) there was one press release in my pile that caught my eye this week. It was from L.A. Theatre...

The Allpa Travel Pack earns big points for clever design, clean aesthetic, and a surprising number of handy — and hidden — features. I have one piece of gear I’d bring, on every outing: a plush, cozy, warm — and frankly cool — fleece onesie. And while it’s great at any campsite, it has one noticeable drawback: It’s big and heavy. For car camping trips in the shoulder seasons, that’s no problem. But for any adventure that involves overhead bin space, and baggage fees, that’s a dealbreaker. At least it was until a recent trip to Moab. This month, I managed to...

AKG supplies the earbuds for the Samsung Galaxy S10 line, but it also has bigger products like the noise-cancelling AKG N700NC. When it comes to raw performance, the AKG N700NC reign as king of the hill. The headset made it into our Reader’s Choice list and is competitively priced, so let’s see how it squares up against the likes of Sony and Bose. Read the in-depth review at SoundGuys. What is the AKG N700NC like? Tactile buttons are easy to operate but cause the headphones to creak when pressed. Based on design alone, this is clearly intended to be a...