There are certain products that come our way and make us think, “What did I ever do without this?” Such is the case with the line of flashlights from Surefire. Once the gang here tested these little marvels, (or “illumination tools,” as Surefire calls them) there was no thought of settling for flashlights of our [...]
Archive for January, 2012
A is for Africa
When I visited Tanzania with my Dad several months ago, I knew we would be seeing animals. That was a given. Equipped with my Zeiss Victory FL 7×42 binoculars and a Nikon D40 camera, I had flawless views, and as evidenced above, I came home with some really nice photographs. But almost as [...]
Binocular Anatomy 101
Today’s binoculars are pleasingly streamlined, user-friendly, and with their often rubber-armored bodies, are more durable than ever. With waterproofing being standard on most models, it’s easy to take them along without a second thought, no matter what the weather. Yet if you’re confused as to which is the eyepiece which is the eyecup, here’s [...]
