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This summer, Funwater sent us one of their best selling paddle boards to review. Use code FORMAX15 to receive a 15% discount at checkout:…
A few months ago, Isobaa gave me a pair of their Merino Blend Trainers to review. I know what you're thinking - "But Max,…
In May 2016, my wife Kim (an ICU nurse) convinced me to get bloodwork done. I was 26-years-old and it seemed like the adult…
Overall Rating: 9/10 Introduction Viakix's founder Elissa created her adventure sandals with one goal in mind: to perfectly unite beauty, function, and affordability. The…
Overall Rating: 9.8/10 Introduction The Merry People Bobbi Rain Boot is a hard working yet stylish waterproof boot that can accompany you almost anywhere.…
The feeling of freedom is why we love backpacking. With the Katadyn BeFree water filter, you’ll feel light and free knowing you always have…
With gravity, there's no need to work hard to get clean water in the wild. For group camping, check out the Sawyer One-Gallon Water…
Intro This past New Year's Eve, Kim and I experienced the Solo Stove for the first time. We spent the night hanging out on…
Overall Rating: 6.8/10 Introduction In an attempt to fortify his adventure flip flops, Founder Mike Dally came up with his first Earth Runners prototype…
Overall Rating: 8/10 Introduction On April Fools' Day 2020, ZiZZO offered to send us a folding bicycle to review. I read the email…
