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  • Pioneer Carry Passport Wallet

    Note: this product was provided for review. The number of trips I take where I need my passport is very low, but passport wallets are really great for passport-sized notebooks, as well as for an auxiliary wallet when you’re traveling (extra cards and cash, etc.). Which is exactly how I’ve been testing this wallet since…

  • Gear Report — 4/22/26

    A few new items; and some flashlight thoughts.

  • Member Journal — 4/20/26

    Things I keep following and one that sucks.

  • Pioneer Carry Division Bifold Wallet

    A fantastic wallet with some clever features to make it feel like it is your wallet over time.

  • Gear Report — 4/15/26

    Perfecting a couple of travel kits.

  • Member Journal — 4/13/26

    Coding small apps while on vacation, wild shit.

  • Arc’teryx Gamma MX Hoody

    A really good softshell for cooler weather, if the weather is in the exact correct range.

  • Gear Report — 4/8/26

    Some great new stuff, some great old stuff, and some not great old stuff.

  • Member Journal — 4/6/26

    I want the iPad Pro to be my primary device, but more and more it is not.

  • ULA Cicada Ranger Green X50

    This is a an exceptionally good backpack, and has a lot of good uses.

  • Gear Report — 4/1/26

    I didn’t expect a home WiFi issue to take down my server, and also some really good gear I packed.

  • Member Journal — 3/30/26

    Apple Maps has lost my trust.

  • Himali Ascent Stretch Vest

    A well made, easy wearing, high performance outdoor vest.

  • Gear Report — 3/25/26

    A few new, but great, items in the office this week.

  • Member Journal — 3/23/26

    Sparse not barren.

  • Chuyen Tactical CT21 X50 Stealth Quick Thoughts

    I’d suggest skipping this.

  • Gear Report — 3/18/26

    A few watch pairings for your consideration.

  • Member Journal – 3/16/26

    Technically if we keep deleting all records, then everything is basically unprecedented, I guess.

  • Vero Open Water 38 – Swell

    This is an absurdly good watch in every respect.

  • Gear Report — 3/11/26

    A random assortment of new gear.

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