The brain of Brad is a mysterious thing. As a youngster, Brad DesNoyers found his greatest strengths in all things creative as well as technical. Combine the two, and you get a graphic designer who spends his off time reviewing products for Busted Wallet. His background as an outdoor enthusiast, athlete, and all-around dedicated nerd has been extremely beneficial in keeping his readers informed why that next big purchase might be worth it. Brad also takes great pride in his memory of completely useless information, which has come in handy while writing his reviews and at Tuesday Trivia Night at the local brew pub.
Every year we go through it. The winding down of summer, and the progressive transition into winter. As the Earth tilts a little further away from the sun, and the days grow shorter, being ready for a full...
Widely considered an absurd way to pass the time, the act of viewing horror for entertainment has a very misplaced sense of approval in our society. The naysayers will chalk it off as sick and perverse, and a...
The grind of daily life. We all have our version of it, and for most it consists of a set of routines that we keep so that we can stay as productive as possible. Usually, our day-to-day begins at a set time to...
The life of the adventurer is intriguing to a lot of people. Spending time out on the trail, seaking thrills, and enjoying nature, who would want to pass up having these experiences through life's journey?...
As we look on our childhood experiences, there are a few things that all of us can recall with joy and nostalgia. Movies, music, books..all things capable of catching our imaginations at some point or another...
We carry all of our gear out to the middle of nowhere. We pitch tents, build fires, maybe get a little fishing in...we also get a little hungry from time to time. When you're out in the wilderness, knowing...
The days of summer are officially here, and we all want to get out there and enjoy it for all it's worth. Sometimes it's a real challenge to squeeze it all in, so when given the option to combine our favorite...
There is no question, the kayak has quickly gained in popularity over the years as a means of water recreation. They are small, storage friendly, and can be moved with ease from your home to the water front...
The bike is a remarkable thing. Obviously it's capable of the basic task of getting us from point A to point B, but it also provides low impact exercise on just about any terrain, and takes us to places we may...
We lace up our shoes. We stretch our legs. We step out the door. We run...It's one of the most basic of human functions, and yet after countless millenia as a species, it still holds importance in our culture....
So you've hung up your parka, and the snow shovel is back in storage. Now that the grass is growing greener, birds are chirping more loudly, and temperatures begin to rise, it's very enticing to throw the...
For decades, the concept of virtual reality has caught the imagination of the masses, but has also remained absent of accessibility to the common user. Sure, a variety of versions have been available for a...