Category: Equipment Reviews

  • Nitecore NB10000 Review

    I recently started up an article comparing different USB battery banks and use cases and asked Nitecore to send me a few of theirs to include. This is one of them. Note: there’s now an NB1000 Gen 2 that’s a bit stiffer between the connectors and pack, the indicator/design has changed a bit, and output

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  • Magpul Zhukov Stock Review

    Magpul Zhukov Stock Review

    The Magpul Zhukov stock is an AK replacement stock. It folds, extends, you can buy inexpensive cheek risers, and it has a couple QD and sling loops. Why does a Canadian care about an AK replacement stock if AK’s are prohibited in Canada? Because this Yugo version is what many 180-clone makers are choosing as

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  • Vortex Viper HD 20-60×85 Spotting Scope Review

    Vortex Viper HD 20-60×85 Spotting Scope Review

    Finding the sweet spot in the spotting scope market is notoriously difficult. You can spend $400 on a budget unit that turns the world blue at 40x, or you can drop $4000 on European glass that costs more than your rifle. The Vortex Viper HD 20-60×85 sits right in that “prosumer” middle ground. It is

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  • USB Power Banks for Hunting and at the Range

    USB power banks have been around for a while but technology on them is advancing fairly rapidly. I’ve got a mittfull of power banks and I’ll use them to show a few different use cases where they shine. If you don’t want to read a 2000 word article, here’s the summary first: 20,000 mAh battery

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  • Primary Arms SLx Cyclops Gen 2 – 1X MicroPrism Optic

    Primary Arms SLx Cyclops Gen 2 – 1X MicroPrism Optic

    The Primary Arms Cyclops Gen 2 is a compact, microprism optic with 1X magnification. While the Gen 1 unit was similar in size to the Vortex Spitfire AR 1X (review here), the Gen 2 unit is much more compact and lighter. At around $300 CDN ($250 USD), it’s a very affordable option for up-close action.

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  • Nitecore NU05 Review

    Nitecore NU05 Review

    The Nitecore NU05 is a new, super lightweight headlamp from Nitecore. They sent one over to me to review along with their popular hiking headlamp NU25. The NU05 is pretty purpose-built: it’s made to be extremely lightweight, small, and simple to use. It comes with a headstrap, it can be stuck to the back of

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