Traveling this holiday season? If you’re anything like me, I feel more comfortable knowing I can still carry a few items for safety and personal protection when traversing the airports and commercial airlines. Over the years of being a gear guy and traveling for my job, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t when it […]
Adventure & Travel
Vehicle Preparedness: (Update) Grey Man Tactical Rigid MOLLE Panel HD
Recently, I published an article on the Rigid Insert Panel – MOLLE (RIP-M) from Grey Man Tactical. This product answered all my requirements for securing gear to the seat back of my Toyota Tundra. Items I need to keep organized for quick access while Overlanding. And it performed as advertised on my recent trip to […]
Deuter Transit 40 | Overhead travel luggage perfection
I’m a traveler, adventurist and part-time explorer. Well, at least that’s how I see myself. Whether traveling to foreign countries or domestically, having the proper luggage remains a key factor. Unfortunately, there is no “one-size-fits-all” luggage. Because of this, the storage area under my stairs is chalked full of various sized bags for different missions. […]
Yeti Haul | The iconic Tundra finally has wheels!
The Yeti Tundra has been an icon in the outdoor market for a decade now. With its “ice for days” capability, it has become an essential item on our Overland adventures. Easily maintaining the initial 20-pound ice load for 4+ days, we have utilized these coolers all over the place. The Yeti Tundras do a […]
Osprey Talon 22: My pick for the best multi-sport daypack
Osprey is a technical pack manufacturer whose roots trace back to 1974.  Osprey has produced quality packs for decades and has now established itself as one of the premier leading manufacturers in the outdoors industry.  These days you won’t be able to hike a trail anywhere without seeing someone rocking an Osprey on their back. One […]
Cannae Sarcina Rally Pack: Low Vis, High Versatility
I always find it an interesting study when a company is named after something historical, whether a person or a group. Sometimes it’s a catchy gimmick, sometimes it’s a true ethos that the brand lives and dies by. In this case, today’s review item is the Cannae Sarcina Rally Pack. The company name takes its […]
Cannae Pro Gear Celeritas: A minimal, durable roll-top pack for your essential gear
LONG BEACH, California – Quick, customizable, lightweight. These are just some of the attributes of new Celeritas roll top pack from Cannae, the premier brand of quality gear. Whether it’s a spur-of-the-moment escape from civilization, a trip to the gym or storing gear for the unexpected, the Celeritas Pack is the minimal, quick-access, no-frills pack […]
Vehicle Preparedness: Winter is upon us, it’s time to evaluate what we have in our vehicles
If you’re on the road a lot you need a survival kit. I was on leave a couple months back and driving a mountain pass when a snowstorm hit suddenly. The snow plows hadn’t yet arrived and the roads rapidly became very treacherous. Cars were getting stuck on the side of the road every 10-20 […]
Gobi Gear SegSac: The ultimate gear & clothing organizer?
If you are frustrated with digging through your bag to find a pair of socks, the Gobi Gear SegSac is for you. For the last few years, both my brother and my dad have been using the Gobi Gear Hoboroll for both international travel and long motorcycle trips. The Hoboroll is a compressible version of this stuff sack. […]
Vehicle Preparedness: Kobalt 12-Volt/120-Volt Portable Air Compressor
We’re approaching the colder Winter months, which means stepping up your game with vehicle maintenance and preparedness. I remember as a younger kid traveling across the United States from Ohio to Arizona and back. On our way back one year we were pulling a trailer full of household items from my grandmother’s house. Not long […]