PEAX Solace Sleeping Bag Review
The folks from Peax and Rokslide provided me with a sleeping bag to review, the Solace 15. This is not your traditional, ultralight sleeping bag. The Solace 15 is...
Kryptek Vellus & Anorak Cold Weather System Review
There's been some good news since my last post Bad Winter, Now What?. The weather has moderated across a big swath of the western states. We're not out of...
Kryptek Sonora Pant and Hoodie Review
In addition to Kryptek’s addition of the Obskura Pattern, they also added the Sonora Pant and Hoodie for hot weather hunting.
Kryptek Sonora Pant
Kryptek released a new lightweight pant in...
KOWA Prominar TSN-99A & TE-80XW Eyepiece Review
In early September 2021, I was very fortunate to get my hands on the brand new Kowa Prominar TSN-99A and the much-awaited TE-80XW eyepiece just before an action-packed, two-week...
Swarovski ATC Compact Spotting Scope Review
When it comes to backpack hunting, there is always a trade-off with optics. Backpack hunters want it all in a spotting scope: Big-scope optical performance at ultralight weights, with...
Vortex Radian Carbon Fiber Tripod Review
The Vortex Radian Carbon Fiber Tripod with ball head caught my attention the first time I saw it. I was looking for a sturdy tripod for shooting and glassing...
Enlightened Equipment: And the Winners are…
As promised, the drawing for the Rok Blog's & Enlightened Equipment's giveaway would be posted January 29th. In case you missed the introduction to Enlightened Equipment and the giveaway,...
2021 Rokstaff Top Gear Picks
Despite a world that none of us fully understand anymore, the Rokstaff remains a constant. Doing as we've always done, hunting and testing gear. There have been some truly...
Kifaru Nomad Backpack Giveaway
Rokslide is all about gear for hunting. I wanted to make sure none of our faithful Rok Blog subscribers missed out on our latest giveaway. Kifaru International, one...
Xtreme Hardcore Gear’s “Tru Level” Picatinny Rail
Xtreme Hardcore Gear's "Tru Level" Picatinny Rail
By Justin Crossley, Rokslide Assistant Editor
With a quick online search, you will find quite a few companies making picatinny scope mount rails these...


























