Month: May 2022

Why do you want to repair stuff; why don’t we all get to use cool tech features; and holy crap that’s a lot of gear.

Adding velcro loop to the inside of your GR1, makes it feel less like a GR1.

Insight into how I evaluate pocket knives right now; and early impressions of the Chaparral.

Really good deals on headlamps here if you need to grab some. The Spot Lite 200 for a small compact light that has a red light is a favorite of mine. The Wiz is ideal for kids. The Storm models are great for those who need to make it through some rough weather conditions. And […]

Some good deals on Black Diamond headlamps (big fan of those, though Black Diamond’s sale has slightly better pricing depending on shipping and taxes for you) and hiking shoes (I snagged some Salomon XA’s) — also a bunch of merino gear is on sale and that’s a good enough reason for me to grab another […]

When a folder performs like a fixed blade.

I love the Road Buddy series. My review is here. Know that I still use these bags to this day, and refuse to let people borrow them. They are excellent bags. Pre-order for 36 is here. Pre-order for 60 is here. Get some!

A slow burn for me on this one, but I ended up loving it and appreciate this quirky bag/pouch.

The only time to track your fitness is when you are doing said fitness — all other times is just not a good idea.

Could this be the best watch on the market? Possibly.

GORUCK just dropped some GR1 Field Pocket in Multicam Tropic — a favorite of mine — and they are not USA made which means the price is nicely set at $50. (They also released Multicam Black and Black at the same price.) I think this is the best size of these GORUCK makes, and I have […]

Metrics for determining if a pocket knife is good, and a couple random things I bought recently.

It likely this is the best bag you can EDC to your office.

I take two iconic and fantastic bags, which I have been telling you to buy for years, and then tell you about two bags better than those.