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Year: 2020

  • GORUCK Black Friday Sale

    On now, and more items likely added around 11/22. Some really great deals with stand outs being the midnight blue GR1 which is an absolute bargain and the seemingly ‘oops’ run of the desert sand color for MACV-1s which are among my favorite shoes out there.

    Published November 11, 2020
  • Benchmade Bailout

    This is a tactical knife, and for that it is great, but for non-tactical things it is just a cool knife which works not great.

    Published November 11, 2020
  • Member Journal — 11/9/2020

    Starting a private member Discord, and then we get back to talking about other stuff.

    Published November 9, 2020
  • Multitools, You Should Have One, Just Not Actual Multitools

    I said you should have one, but probably not carry one outside a larger bag — surprisingly Swiss Army rules the roost here.

    Published November 5, 2020
  • Member Journal – November 2, 2020

    Be sure to vote.

    Published November 2, 2020
  • First Look: Mystery Ranch 3 Way Expandable Briefcase

    This has the potential to be the best work shoulder bag I have tested.

    Published November 2, 2020
  • Rucking All I Know + Gear

    I think you should start rucking, so let me tell you all about it.

    Published October 29, 2020
  • First Look: Tom Bihn Shadow Guide V2 33 Backpack

    A new version of one of my favorite backpacks.

    Published October 27, 2020
  • Member Journal — 10/26/20

    I bring you from a section talking about iPads and how the trackpad has an has not changed the device, and end you on pasta sauce. Buckle up.

    Published October 26, 2020
  • Mystery Ranch Front

    This is the best daypack you can get.

    Published October 23, 2020
  • The GORUCK GR1 8+ Years Later

    I’ll keep this short, I just want to convince you that no better backpack exists.

    Published October 21, 2020
  • Updated Post: Better Video Calling Setups

    I updated this post/guide today to account for my lighting change from a ring light to a large soft light.

    Published October 20, 2020
  • Member Journal — 10/19/20

    This week I talk a lot about a lot, but I make the greatest revelation yet: smart speakers are the ultimate bathroom device.

    Published October 19, 2020
  • Chicago Carbon Fiber Combs

    I combed through all the combs online and this one came out ahead. It seems a to be at least a hair better than the rest.

    Published October 14, 2020
  • Member Journal — 10/12/20

    I buy a fanny pack and share the things which I am still too lazy to get done despite lockdown free time on my hands.

    Published October 12, 2020
  • Colors for Bags, How to Choose

    A definitive guide on selecting appropriate colors of bags.

    Published October 7, 2020
  • Member Journal — 10/5/20

    Let me show you how I can talk about Synology, Letterkenny, and granite cleaner in a singular post.

    Published October 5, 2020
  • Mystery Ranch 2 Day Assault Pack

    Tantalizingly close to being the best backpack I have tested, just a touch too large for me.

    Published October 2, 2020
  • Snugpak Jungle Blanket

    A great emergency blanket, and warm night camping blanket.

    Published September 30, 2020
  • Member Journal — 9/28/20

    This week: keycaps are a luxury we all need right now; killing off echo chambers and useless feeds; you should buy a watch, not an Apple “watch”; an unpopular Multitool thought; best daypack found?; GORUCK I/O Cross Trainer review; and six words for 2020. You must be a member to read the rest of this […]

    Published September 28, 2020
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