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Overall Rating: 8/10 Introduction Knack Bags Founder and CEO, Chad Mellen, was inspired to create the Knack Pack after a trip to Costa Rica,…
Overall With its Renegade Pant, KUHL has achieved the impossible - make a hiking pant that actually looks good. Being ready to hike at…
Introduction In September 2019, we did a crazy thing (or was it sane)? Kim and I bought an RV to live in full…
Jaybird has produced a pair of wireless bluetooth earbuds that is catered toward athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. The Vista promises "earthproof" durability, sweat proof…
Overall Rating: 9.6/10 Merino wool socks are an essential purchase for any serious hiker. I’ve bought dozens of pairs over the years from a…
Overall Rating: 9/10 If you are into water sports, these are the sunglasses you’ve been looking for. View at Rheos Gear Methods We received…
Summary Note: For every jacket sold, Dark Peak donates another to the homeless Dark Peak was kind enough to send me one of their…
Summary A couple weeks ago, Kim and I received two pairs of Z-Trail sandals from Xero Shoes. They asked us to provide an authentic…
Full Review DaVinci sent me a pair of their Primavera boots for feedback. These are “barefoot” boots, meaning they are lightweight with minimal padding…
Summary A little over a year ago, I bought a Massdrop x Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt. This quilt was produced as a collaboration between…
