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Professional Gear Reviews
It’s that time of year where we start thinking about clothing for the cooler fall weather. The fall season can be unpredictable bringing rain and cooler temperatures. This is also the time of year for bon fires and hanging out outside with family and friends. All that smoke from the fire can certainly permeate your […]
One thing I never pack when traveling to the islands or anywhere warm for that matter is a beach towel. The conventional terry cloth beach towels are pretty bulky when folded up and are a “no-go” when we’re traveling light. My wife and I typically bring a roller carry-on and towels never make the cut. […]
From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, comes FREE SOLO, a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock… the 3,200ft El Capitan in Yosemite National Park… without […]
Being prepared to survive natural disasters and terrorist attacks go much further than amassing large amounts of food, ammunition, firearms and gear. You need to train ahead of time so that you know your skill level as well as your gear. Shaking out your gear and skill sets require getting outside to actually use and test the said gear. […]
In 2017 GORUCK announced the pre-order sale of their newest pack in the GR lineup the GR3. The GR3 is the largest in the line of GORUCK packs coming in at 45 liters with standard/custom options like molle or slick exterior, side handles compression straps on the sides, and a Velcro lined interior wall. The GR3 opens clamshell style […]
John Florence is a surfing prodigy, and being one of only five surfers in the Men’s Championship Tour history to clinch two World Titles back to back is a prime example. He catapulted to fame at just eight years old when he fearlessly conquered the most famous wave in the world – Pipeline. But his […]
I’ve always been a guy to use specific gear for specific purposes. Everything was meant for certain situations. But that was never more prevalent than when I started working remote and taking on the title of ‘Digital Nomad’. There are so many times when I find myself needing to pack for an overnight trip to […]
“I can’t say enough about how effective the Biltwell EXFIL 7 bag is. If you have the metal eyebrow common to dynas and FXRs above your headlight this bag is a no brainer. It also does a good job of blocking wind. I keep my rain pants and tools in it. I have a couple […]
Petzl has been the leading manufacturer of climbing gear for decades. It all began with Fernand Petzl, the founder of the company and a pioneering cave explorer, who manufactured his own equipment to navigate through vertical environments. Petzl’s innovation continues today as they continue to manufacture climbing gear for all kinds of adventurers. In this review, […]
Editors note: This article was republished with permission from ericdavis215.com blog. For more lifestyle gear articles be sure to check out his blog. There are many similar mantras that get slung by the Boy Scouts: “Be Prepared” or the tactical type, “Always Be Ready.” Both of these terms imply a state of readiness in preparation […]
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