Author Mike Delia

It’s 2023, and I still make coffee - espresso - everyday, with a Moka Pot. Perhaps the simplest and purest form of espresso making, the Moka Pot was invented by Italian engineer Alfonso Bialetti in 1933 and...

If you don’t already know about Goldwin, that’s ok - because I didn’t either. But I know a lot now, and I’m much better for it! Officially known as Goldwin Global, this Japanese company specializes in...

Cotopaxi was founded in 2014 with one vision: build a brand that prioritizes people over profit. Many of Cotopaxi’s innovations aren’t necessarily product related but rather a result of an intense...

Smith Optics are renowned for their sunglasses. Ranging from technical protection to everyday  wear, Smith Optics has cemented themselves as a staple within the active community. I recently had the...

When my girlfriend and I first floated the idea of van life, we looked through all the regular adventure van websites. Most boasted absurd overlanding modifications and price tags that should belong on...

Born in the forests of Germany over 40 years ago, Jack Wolfskin may not be the household name you’d first expect to see on the skin track or in the lodge stateside. But the brand was loved by American...

Helly Hansen, the Norwegian brand trusted by fishermen, sailors, and professional alpinists, is a mainstay in the outdoor apparel industry. While they may need no introduction, Helly has been outfitting some...

If you don’t already know Chubbies Shorts, let me start by saying these aren’t your grandpa’s shorts - well sort of. Chubbies burst onto the shorts scene in 2011 and have since been on a mission to...

Patagonia’s extensive pack collection ranges from the highly technical, multi-pitch companion to the weekday warrior’s best friend - in other words, they make a lot of bags. But after reviewing their new...

By now, everyone and their grandparents have heard of and have most likely owned a piece of gear from Patagonia. As the outdoor industry’s golden child, Patagonia constantly pushes the envelope in terms of...