Rangefinders

Garmin Xero R1i Headlamp Review: PNW Trail Tested for Fireline and Through-Hiking By Cole Hartman Wildland Firefighter (2014–2019) | Ultralight Gear Specialist After spending five years fighting wildfires across the Pacific Northwest, I know exactly what a headlamp needs to survive the front lines. Whether you are navigating the steep switchbacks of the Timberline Trail…

Sig Sauer KILO6K HD Review — Mount Rainier Shoulder Season Trial by Cole Hartman By Cole Hartman — former wildland firefighter, PCT section hiker, 15 years of Pacific Northwest backpacking experience — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Sig Sauer KILO6K HD is a robust, weather-resistant pack built for the unpredictable shoulder seasons of the…

Sig Sauer KILO6K HD Review — 15 Years of PNW Testing by Cole Hartman By Cole Hartman — former wildland firefighter, PCT section hiker, 15 years of Pacific Northwest backpacking experience — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Sig Sauer KILO6K HD is a specialized piece of equipment designed for home defense and tactical carry,…

What to Look for in a Rangefinders for Rifle Hunting With Angle Compensation For Mountain Shots When you are dropping down a steep slope in the Cascades or climbing out of a valley in the Rockies, a standard laser rangefinder will lie to you. It gives you the hypotenuse—the direct line-of-sight distance from your eye…

Best Rangefinders for Under $300: Tested on the Range and the Fairway What to Look for in a Rangefinders for Under $300 At this price point, you are stepping away from the entry-level “point and shoot” units and into territory where accuracy and speed actually matter. I have spent years testing these devices on steep,…