I'm an avid backpacker who wants to share his viewpoints, and experiences of the trials on the trails with the world. It's the experiences that make it all worth while, and I'm hoping my blog can help others enhance and find their own.
Danner has a long history of building durable boots that can be repaired. Today that legacy trickles down into their lightweight, fast hikers, the N45. Breathable and weighing just 22 oz, the spec sheet looks great. But how are they on the trail? My review: … More Danner N45, Lightweight, breathable hikers with a repairable sole.
The NB Air from Nitecore is an ultra-light battery bank that packs an incredibly dense 5000 mAh battery pack into a thin, 3.14 oz. package. Did someone finally make a battery bank for the outdoor enthusiast? Let’s take a look. … More Nitecore NB Air. An ultra-light, carbon fiber battery bank.
Rock bros has released a swarm of new bike lights for 2025, featuring automatic brake indicators, auto shutoff, magnetic mounting options, and long battery life, all at affordable prices. But is there a catch? Yes. Let’s take a look. … More Rockbros R0 and Magnetic bike tail and bar lights. Affordable and feature packed, with some quirks.
From commuting to cruising, sometimes biking requires a reliable way of carrying the essentials without weighing you down. I present to you, the the Handlebar Pack from North St. Lightweight, convenient, and able to stash more than it seems, it’s a simple solution to a longstanding problem. My review: … More North St. Handlebar Pack Review: More convenient than I ever imagined.
The Revivr Pant by Kuhl are lightweight, cozy paints designed to do a little bit of everything, from hiking, to lounging, and just about everything in between. My review: … More Kuhl Revivr Pants Review: Like pajamas, but for outside.
I have a lot of people ask me about footprints. It’s an extremely common question and for good reason. They seem to be a good investment. That’s why most people seem a little shocked when I tell them that I never carry one. Why is that? Simply put, they’re non-sense. … More Should you buy a footprint? Probably not…
The Adrift 24 from Rab is designed to be a rugged, do it all backpack for hiking, biking, commuting, and travel. I’ve put it through the gauntlet to find out what it’s capable of, and have come away impressed. … More The rugged do it all bag, Rab Adrift 24
Welcome back! If you’re new to the tradition, once a year when it starts getting cold in the Norther Hemisphere, I take all of my favorite gear from the past year and create a list of what I believe would make great gifts. I have personally and vigorously tested each product and choose them based … More The complete Holliday Gift Guide for hikers, campers, backpackers, and bikers, 2024.
The Wulf from Bote is a lightweight, affordable, and stable paddle board that’s design to provide a solid and reliable entry point for new paddle boarders. How does such an offering perform in the real world? Let’s take a look. … More Bote Wulf Paddle board: An affordable and stable entry to paddleboarding.
The Race by Suunto is a high end GPS, training and fitness watch with exceptional battery life, a beautiful AMOLED display, and turn by turn navigation and maps. My review: … More Suunto Race GPS Watch Review: Serious battery life and precision GPS navigation.
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