Nikolaus BlackConservation Professionals Great charging base Conservation Professionals # Access to top brands at unbeatable savings. Join for free today Earn insider access and discounts up to 60% off onhundreds of the world's leading brands. ### How it works We give people like you insider access to top products and exclusive deals so you can get the right gear and expand your expertise. Sound too good to be true? Here's how the platform works: Lucas Cook ExpertVoice Camping - top 5%Climbing - top 5%Certified in 265 brands Verify your qualificationsVerify your credentials to join ExpertVoice for free and shop savings on top products of up to 60% off. Grow your expertiseUnlock top-tier discounts by completing quick interactive quizzes to deepen your product knowledge and expand your expertise. Get started ### Discover ExpertVoice favorites Popular deals Latest expert reviews \\ \\ Great charging baseWell built. Doesn’t get hot. My Anker prime fits on the base perfectly. It charges quickly and efficiently and doesn’t take up much space on my counter. It has two USB-c charging ports and one USB-A charging port, and I’ve used all three simultaneously with no issues and no effect on how fast it charges any of the devices. It even comes with some double-sided tape to adhere the base to the countertop if you don’t want to risk it moving around.\\ \\ Mary Ricker](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/648566) \\ \\ Fun Accurate Good ValueThe Garmin R50 is easy to set, quick to connect, and it seems very accurate given it’s price point. It provides valuable data that can help improve your game. It’s compact and highly portable. It works well with RCT balls and seems to provide accurate data even when using a ball with an aluminum sticker. You can use a regular ball, but it provides estimated spin rates. My friends and I played many rounds this winter using the Garmin enhanced courses and we played some our local courses as well. The Awesome Golf app works very well with the R50 and I preferred its driving range and other skill-building games to Garmin’s offerings. \\ \\ Ian Turkle](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/648478) \\ \\ Great Leakproof ThermosI have owned and used these thermoses for years. I travel extensively for work and spend a lot of time outside in my free time as well. Having hot tea just makes life better. The keep your drinks hot. I live at 7,000' and leaving it in my old Jeep on cold days still gets me several hours of a hot drink. Stick it in a cooler or wrap it up and I get far more. Summer? It'll stay hot dang near forever. The only consistent flaw that I have experienced with every single one of them is that the trigger eventually shatters and disintegrates. Customer service has been hit or miss with this and it often has been easier to just buy a new one from here. I use these A LOT so perhaps exceed the trigger use rating but can say they could engineer it to not be hollow and far better reinforced. That would either solve the problem or significantly increase the lifespan of this critical part. \\ \\ Jason Corbett](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/648339) \\ \\ The fit, breathability, fabric feel, and mobility of these pants is great for hiking or everyday wear in summertime. If you need to wear pants in the heat, these are the answer hands-down. I've even worn these on 5-10 mile runs and been comfortable. The styling is fairly versatile, but the logo on the side makes them feel more like casual wear. Overall I'd recommend these pants to anyone who's needs sun protection while active in the summertime. They're great for road trips or airplane travel, too. Just don't reach for them when it's cold out. I haven't worn these bushwhacking, but I would not trust this fabric for heavy wear situations like thorns and branches.\\ \\ Trevor Delamater](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/646741) \\ \\ Absolutely love it!Gone are the rides with near constant glances over my shoulder. This radar works great and does an outstanding job of detecting and alerting you of traffic from behind. In slower speed zones, it has been giving me at least 15-16 seconds to be aware and make adjustments to my position on the road. In faster speed zones (55MPH), I've been getting 6-8 seconds notice. It's more than enough time to move over. I have it paired to an Edge 540, which I believe is the lowest model Garmin it will work with, so my display on the Edge is small, but there's plenty of detail, with no complaints. You can also pair it with your phone in the app and use your entire phone screen to display the radar's view. The level of detail here is outstanding. You can see vehicle size, position on the road, and if/when they move over to give you more space. It's pretty awesome. The peace of mind having this on my bike is huge. No more surprises from vehicles you can't hear. This is the best option for safety and "comfort" short of buying a camera to mount on the back.\\ \\ Sean Burdick](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/646027) \\ \\ I have the Strike Eagle SFP and got this one to see the difference. If you are looking to shoot more at distance targets, then I recommend this setup. At close range the sight is just a red dot which is not bad, but I like a little more when using a larger optic. At distance the sight is clear and easy to see. Overall, this optic delivers on what it is supposed to do. I will use this one for distance shots rather than close in targets. Vortex has great warranty and I will continue to buy products from them.\\ \\ Shaler wells](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/645387) \\ \\ Fantastic Set of Knives!I have been putting this set through the paces, both butchering and in my kitchen for the last month. They have really performed well and really tackled all the jobs I had at hand. It's a very well rounded set, with the added bonus of sheaths for each blade, so you can travel with them with ease. I have the original three piece set, and these additional blades really round it out well. Fantastic American made cutlery set that I would definitely recommend!\\ \\ Trenton Brenny](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/645091) \\ \\ Love this Chrono!I had the C1 and loved it. Easily my favorite chronograph on the market at the time; until of course, they released the C2! I've had this unit read crossbow bolts, subsonic and suppressed rimfire rounds, shotguns, all the way up to 4k plus centerfire rifles and it hasn't missed a shot! Where the C2 shined over the C1 is read times. I can rapid fire with this unit and it doesn't miss a shot. They kept the same form factor, so I can put the unit and the tripod in my rangefinder pouch for matches. 100% would recommend. Love that fact that it comes with a screen protector now as well.\\ \\ Trenton Brenny](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/644921) \\ \\ I really liked this sleeping bag. The design is a bit different from the standard mummy style, and it actually makes a noticeable difference in comfort. The layered, almost “burrito-like” construction gives you more flexibility to move around - whether that’s sticking a foot out, sleeping on your side, or spreading out a bit more like you would in a bed.\\ \\ The closures felt a little clunky at first, but honestly no worse than dealing with a typical zipper system. Also the material is very nice - it’s incredibly soft and surprisingly lightweight. It packs down smaller than you’d expect given how warm and substantial it feels when you’re tucked in.\\ \\ Overall, it’s a really solid addition to a camping setup, especially if you don’t love feeling restricted while you sleep.\\ \\ I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.\\ \\ Carissa Milliman](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/644333) \\ \\ Roomiest Mummy Bag Ever Used4 stars is really like a 4.6, there were some doubts I have that just won’t let me give it a 5 stars. The positives first: this bag is by far the roomiest mummy bag I have used, I was ready to go to quilts before I got this bag. I roll around from side to side throughout the night and most mummy bags i feel to restricted to comfortably do that, especially side sleep, but this bag allows me to sleep how I like and on my side. I never felt constricted in this bag at any point on my body, I felt like the foot box left enough room to spread my legs apart. The added open foot box is a nice touch to the bag if it is a hot night or it’s a cold morning and I wanted to keep the bag on but get out of my tent to start on breakfast. The bag weighing just over 2lbs makes it nice for any application, car camping, base camping in a campground, or backpacking. I pushed this bag to its limits using it in 25 degree nights and I slept comfortably through the nights. The pack ability is good, it packs down small and packs easily into a backpack - the stuff sack is good to make it as compact as possible. The durability seems very good, especially for a down bag. The negatives that leave me with some doubts: Every night while tossing and turning the magnetic closure by the head area would come undone so the bag could open and lose heat. Since it does not zip shut there is a gap that can allow heat to escape so sleeping at the bags limits left me worried. The snap closure held fine, never came undone, but I have my reservations about the inability to completely seal the bag shut around you. The inner portion of the bag when closed is designed well to be large enough to cover you up and almost act as a blanket inside the bag, but again when tossing and turning I would come uncovered. I do like not having a zipped closure a lot though i will say, it gives the opportunity for the bag to be roomy and you can easily dump heat if it is a hot night and need to. Sleeping in 25 degree weather, I never felt as if i did lose heat so that is promising given my concerns. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. \\ \\ Nikolaus Black](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/644198) \\ \\ Versatile & Cute Sun LayerI love this hoody. It’s a very flattering length, hitting just above the hips. Perfect for wearing with a climbing harness or high waisted pants. \\ \\ I’ve found most sun layers that I’ve had in the past to be too long and they often got in the way of a climbing harness or backpack belt. \\ I’ve also found many sun shirts to be a little too heavy of a fabric and not very breathable but this hoody is a nice weight, lighter than a typical sun shirt and actually pretty perfect, very breezy. \\ The half zipper goes lower than a typical half zip and it adds more ventilation and also looks cute. The hood is a nice size and it stays up even over a cap. \\ I would recommend this to anyone looking for something more versatile, lighter and easier to take on and off than an ordinary sun layer. I wore this hoody on a sunny, fifty degree day and was very comfortable. \\ \\ I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.\\ \\ Carissa Milliman](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/644078) \\ \\ The Best (only) GPS Collar Out thereI have been using a Garmin Astro/Alpha for my conservation detection dogs for 6 years now. My original collar still works great, and I now have a second collar for my smaller dog. We use the collar to ensure the dogs don't stray too far and to find them when they've alerted in heavy brush. This item is pretty beginner-friendly, and truly is your only option if you want to be able to track your dog in the wilderness. Everything else I've tried has issues with battery capacity, waterproofing, cell reception, bluetooth power, etc. The Garmin Astro is AMAZING on all fronts - it's rugged and reliable.\\ \\ Kayla Fratt](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/643973) \\ \\ Great for the trail and waterI received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. It's fishing season for me so I'm doing a lot of hiking and wading in rivers and this hoody was exactly what I could have hoped for. I wore it on a 4 day camping/hiking/fishing trip in Virginia so temps were warm during the day. I wore it everyday while hiking and fishing to test odor control properties and it excelled. the moisture wicking and breathability kept me cool all day and it was quick drying after getting wet in the streams. I like the cuffed sleeves and hood to keep it secure while actively moving and casting. I walked through brush getting in and out of the stream and the material/stitching didnt tear. I never find a good use for a chest pocket but its there nonetheless\\ \\ Nikolaus Black](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/643761) \\ \\ Excellent Camera & Service!I've utilized these cameras for the previous three seasons. They are excellent! Great images and a fantastic user interface on the camera and phone application! The app is fantastic and the automatic service provider for the mobile service is the best value I've found, which is a big reason I'll continue to invest in the brand. Match this up with the solar panel and you're good to go!\\ \\ Trenton Brenny](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/642240) \\ \\ Fast easy way to make camp coffe and backpacking meals.I've spent a lot of time camping and using various stoves or fires while out in the woods. I will admit that I had been hesitant to use a jetboil because I felt it lacked the versatility of a pack stove that just allows a flat cup or pot to be placed over the burner unit. Jetboil sent me a stove for free to try and having put it through the paces in the Wyoming mountains, I think I had been making a mistake. The speed of a jetboil alone is reason to get one. I ran at test at 8,500' with an outdoor temp of 45ish degrees as was able to take over a liter of water from sub 40 to boiling in less than 2.5 minutes. I had no wind screen and that beat my other system by close to 2 minutes. My concerns about lack of versatility were really hiding the benefit of stability. Locking the top into the stove really had me feeling it wasn't going anywhere. The system comes with a triangle that mounts to the small pack canisters, but I was using the larger size and didn't need it. If you get the smaller canisters they will fit perfectly in the pot. The included Java press works great as well. The mesh is fine enough for preground coffee I'd assume. I use a hand grinder and can adjust the size but it doesn't require going to a big grind like the French press system you picture. I found it was best to bring the water to a boil and then let it cool for 20 seconds or so before adding your grounds. The size of the pot allows me to make a cup for myself and my wife so that keeps her happy not needing to wait. (let's be honest, she was getting the first cup anyways). Is this setup going to replace my big burners we use when car camping with the kids? No, but it'll come along for making coffee. Will it be replacing my other setup for elk hunting this fall? Absolutely. It fills that role perfectly.\\ \\ Nathan Hayes](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/640680) \\ \\ I ordered this product to put on my pistol. The only issue I ran into was finding a plate that would work for the mounting system. Once i found a plate that would work the sight has performed well. The screw to tighten the sight to rail is a weak point. You will need to be careful to not over tighten the screw, or it will shear. I was referred to this sight by a friend that knows more about these new red dot sights. This is my first red dot sight for a pistol. It has taken a bit to get used to, but I do like that the sight is enclosed. I have seen a few open red dot sights that have gotten pretty dirty when being shot on a course that requires some ground contact. This site does not seem to have that issue as bad. Overall, this sight has performed well. The only issue you may find is a plate that can mount the sight. \\ \\ Shaler wells](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/640301) \\ \\ Home Run with this opticVortex gave me their new Strike Eagle 1-10 LPVO to try and let me tell you, they hit a home run. I didn't think I'd like the covered caps but once it was zeroed, I was able to get out to 500 without issues. The 10min auto shutoff works great which for a first focal optic is very nice. The brightness variables cover every condition I've put it in. Vortex durability and quality is enough that I'm putting this on my duty rifle for work. I only have one minor complaint and that would be to go to a screw in throw lever. A very minor complaint to what is a pretty Rockstar optic.\\ \\ Nathan Hayes](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/640105) \\ \\ Great OpticI received this riflescope from Vortex to use and test.\\ Vortex Optics gave me this free product to try.\\ \\ Initial Impressions & Packaging (Value Rating: 9/10)\\ Overall, I think this is a fantastic optic. It is slightly difficult to evaluate the complete value proposition without a confirmed price point, but based on market comparisons, I am assuming an MSRP of around $999 and using that as my baseline.\\ \\ Right out of the gate, Vortex didn't try to nickel and dime the consumer. The packaging presentation is top-notch, and the inclusion of all necessary accessories—scope caps, sunshade, tools, mounts, and the battery—is a massive plus. I didn't have to source any aftermarket parts to get this mounted. Furthermore, the attention to detail is exceptional. Putting the torque specs directly on the box where they are easy to find, clearly stating the bit size, and including extra screws for the mounts shows a tremendous level of customer care and practical thinking.\\ \\ Optical Performance (Glass Rating: 8/10)\\ The glass quality punches well above the assumed price point and outperforms much of the competition in this bracket. The image is crisp and clear at 1x and maintains excellent fidelity pushing out to 10x. Colors render true with no noticeable tinting. There is some minor chromatic aberration around the edges at 10x, but this is entirely expected for a 1-10x LPVO in this price tier. For a fast-handling truck gun or tactical application, this minor CA does not hinder target identification or precision.\\ \\ Reticle & Illumination (Illumination Rating: 10/10)\\ As someone who typically runs Second Focal Plane (SFP) optics, transitioning to this First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle took a slight adjustment. At 1x, the reticle is extremely fine and can be difficult for my eyes to pick up without illumination. However, the larger illuminated semi-circle brilliantly solves this issue, acting as a red dot for incredibly fast target acquisition. I also appreciate that on lower magnification, the BDC portion of the reticle remains fine enough that it doesn't visibly wash out the glass with light, keeping the sight picture clean. As you dial up the magnification, the BDC and the outline of the sight posts become distinctly visible exactly when you need them.\\ \\ The illumination settings are truly the shining feature of this scope. While I cannot speak to the night vision settings, the standard illumination ranges are flawless. The daylight settings get incredibly bright without washing out the reticle. Conversely, the lower settings get exceptionally dim—which is absolutely perfect for night-hunting animals like pigs, preventing your eyes from constantly struggling to adjust between a blinding reticle and the dark environment.\\ \\ Construction & Suggested Refinements (Build Rating: 8/10)\\ The overall construction feels sturdy, the magnification ring is smooth even without the included throw lever, and the optic held zero perfectly. The turrets offer positive, audible clicks, and the illumination knob cycles flawlessly.\\ \\ However, there are a few areas for refinement that I would love to see addressed:\\ \\ Rear Scope Cap Fitment: The rear cap on my test model had a very loose fit. Nearly every time I tried to flip it open, the entire assembly would pull completely off the ocular bell.\\ \\ Turret Configuration: For an optic capable of reaching out to 600 yards, I would highly recommend an exposed, locking elevation turret with a zero stop. Capped turrets are great for brush guns, but having the ability to quickly dial for elevation when time permits would elevate this scope's utility.\\ \\ Tube Size & MOA Travel: To accommodate the adjustments needed for a 1-10x magnification range, shifting to a larger tube size (such as 34mm) to allow for greater internal MOA adjustment would be a welcome upgrade.\\ \\ Illumination Color Options: Please consider adding a green illumination option. When hunting predators or pigs under red feeder lights or red spotlights, a red illuminated reticle completely washes out, and the black etched reticle is too hard to see on low power. A green option would instantly solve this issue for night hunters.\\ \\ Final Verdict\\ If someone is in the market for an LPVO at this price point, it would be very hard not to recommend this scope. While there are more specialized options for dedicated night hunting, this optic is absolutely perfect for tactical shooting, 3-Gun, or serving as a rugged, fast-handling ranch rifle. It delivers excellent features out of the box and offers incredible value.\\ I received this riflescope from Vortex to use and test.\\ Vortex Optics gave me this free product to try.\\ \\ will h.](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/639139) \\ \\ perfect casual shoeAltra gave me this product for free to try in exchange for my honest review. The vibram soles are always a nice touch that provides nice cushion for standing, walking, running. etc. The material of the shoe itself stretches and forms around your foot making for a close, tight fit that isnt uncomfortable. I had surgery on my one foot so my feet are shaped differently but the form fit makes my foot shape irrelevant. The Voyagers do feel more narrow in the mid foot and I could see that causing discomfort for people with wide midfoot. The lacing system is a quick lace style system instead of typical laces to knot - this system is convenient for slipping on and they do cinch down well enough to run in. the lacing system has a small attachment method so the part to pull to make the laces tighter isnt flopping around - great touch. These shoes are definitely made for causal and gym wear more than pure running, you can do some light running, but I ran for a few miles and started to get foot fatigue. overall a very nice quality shoe from Altra. \\ \\ Nikolaus Black](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/637950) \\ \\ Lightweight and Versatile water filtration optionThis bottle is the easiest and most simple water filtration option I have in my kit now. It is perfect for on the go and fast paced day trips, aswell as longer trips where water is constantly available. I have been pretty rough on this bottle throwing in my trap bucket while checking my trap lines and it has proven to be pretty tough. The flow rate out of the bottle is decent and works plenty fine for drinking. It would be nice if the flow rate could be increased slightly to allow for pouring water into a pot or other container from the bottle. I havent had to worry too much yet about cleaning it but it seems pretty straight forward and the components all come apart which should allow for easy cleaning. \\ \\ Katadyn Group gave me this free product to try.\\ I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.\\ \\ I would most definitely purchase this product for myself and will be buying one for my partner.\\ \\ Harrison Smith](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/637468) \\ \\ Awesome and versatile!This tarp-back extension is a great addition to all vehicle based camping and overlanding setups. Especially awesome for vehicles with trunk doors opening up (not side). Sets up easily and its capacity to setup independent to the vehicle allows for more freedom in base camp settings.\\ \\ A nice addition is 1 or 2 more extendable poles which give it even more flexibility. \\ \\ Great quality and design. Guy lines well made and preassembled.\\ \\ Luis C.](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/632436) \\ \\ Fantastic All Around Cardio ShoeI've put about 50 miles on these shoes in the past few weeks. Most of which were indoors on the treamill. Beyond that, I also put about 30,000 stair steps on them. I can't say enough good things about these shoes. For me, they are the perfect balance of comfert and stability. Enough cushion for a long run, but not out of place if I want to jump on strength equipment for leg day. The stack height is great, and the break in period was very brief. 100% recommend.\\ \\ Trenton Brenny](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/632228) \\ \\ surpisingly comfortableI received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. I'll start off by saying these are more comfortable than you'd expect when you hear puncture proof insoles. I've put miles on and they do not hurt my feet, and I have awful feet. they feel like theres a bit high of an arch for my feet but not bad. I've been on rocks, sticks, gravel, cement, everything you could think of and they've been very nice. nothing pierced my boots to truly test the puncture resistant qualities of the insoles, but I have faith they'd hold up \\ \\ Nikolaus Black](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/630924) \\ \\ Well done Superfeet!These new Superfeet Sport Ultralight insoles have been an awesome addition to workouts! They’re thin enough not to cramp my feet, but have a soft cushion and a great arch. Had been wearing them in my Brooks Ghost 16’s to train with, and am really liking how light they are too! I’ve also worn them when playing tennis, and their low profile really gives support while not overdoing it. Could see these being awesome in soccer cleats, really wish these were around back when I played more regularly!\\ \\ Connor Bulger](https://www.expertvoice.com/review/630792) ### Questions & answers Brands on ExpertVoice want people like you to have firsthand experiences with their products. To do that, they offer substantial discounts of up to 60% off MSRP on your purchases. How do I get discounts on ExpertVoice? How do I affiliate? Can I trust this? How long does verification approval take? What brands will I have access to? [Visit the help desk](https://expert-support.expertvoice.com/hc/en-us)ExpertVoice gives ExpertVoice — and over 850K other experts — access to exclusive discounts so that you can find the right gear, fit for your needs. 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