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Month: April 2021

  • GR2 Now in 500D

    GORUCK dropped new Made in the USA GR2s today (including the coveted 26L size which sold out in like 15min or something crazy). There are two big changes: These are made out of 500D instead of 1000D. The practical difference here is that they will feel much better on day one, and will thus be […]

    Published April 30, 2021
  • Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed

    This is one of the coolest looking bags I own, but it’s not a very good backpack.

    Published April 29, 2021
  • WESN Microblade 2.0 Blacked Out

    I’ve finally figured out this little blade and have come to appreciate it for what it is.

    Published April 27, 2021
  • Member Journal — 4/26/21

    It was the best camera they ever put in a “Mac” and then the iPad Pro came onstage and was like “that’s cute Mac people”.

    Published April 26, 2021
  • Emisar D4V2

    This is an absurd little light but completely excellent.

    Published April 22, 2021
  • Revisiting the GORUCK GR2

    When you take a picture of you wearing a GR2 and then you test the two sizes and you have more to say on the matter. Get the 34L.

    Published April 20, 2021
  • Member Journal — 4/19/21

    In this edition I humblebrag about how many articles I have in the queue, get to write the word queue, and I show off the coolest vintage lighter. Among other things.

    Published April 19, 2021
  • Quick Comparison of the Mystery Ranch Front and ASAP

    In case you really want a Front but cannot find one, here’s how the ASAP differs.

    Published April 15, 2021
  • Adding Fidlock V-Buckles to Your Bag

    Adding fancy clasps to your bag where someone put non-fancy ones on to begin with.

    Published April 13, 2021
  • Member Journal — 4/12/21

    I feel really good knowing that I am not the only person loving sling bags and Mystery Ranch — San Antonio might be a bag town, which is nice to know.

    Published April 12, 2021
  • Hill People Gear Belt Pack

    This is the best sling I have tested so far, and while not perfect it is tantalizingly close to it.

    Published April 8, 2021
  • RovyVon Aurora A8x

    Awesome little light, as long as you avoid the amber model I bought.

    Published April 6, 2021
  • Member Journal — 4/5/21

    Why don’t our keyboards charge with a Qi charger, and why do I have to bother with so many charging cables.

    Published April 5, 2021

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