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  • Gear
    Featured
    • Essentials: Whitetail Hunting 2018

      Mike Ver Duin
      October 25, 2018
      Featured, Gear, Hunt, Outdoors
    Recent
    • jack_wolfskin_ski_colorado_puffy_jacket_snowboard

      Jack Wolfskin 22-23 Winter Layers | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      January 9, 2023
    • ANSER PATENT 55 PUTTER

      GOLD PLATED ANSER PATENT 55 PUTTER

      Josh Herder
      December 14, 2022
    • ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2022

      Geno Mallo
      December 9, 2022
    • 9.2Fresh UI

      Suunto 9 Peak Pro | Tech Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      November 30, 2022
    • 9.2Cozy

      Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket | Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      November 5, 2022
    • 9.7Adventure Worthy

      Helly Hansen Outdoor Collection | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      October 23, 2022
  • Sports
    Featured
    • 9.2Euphoric

      Xtreme Xperience Supercar Driving: Track Review

      Mike Ver Duin
      May 8, 2015
      Entertainment, Featured, Lifestyle, Luxury, Sports, Vehicles
      5 Comment
    Recent
    • 9.1eMTB Magic

      BULLS COPPERHEAD EVO AM 4 750 | Electric Mountain Bike Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      October 19, 2022
    • 9.3Big Views

      Smith Bobcat Sport Sunglasses | Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      September 24, 2022
    • 9Rock-Solid

      RockyMounts BackStage Rack | Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      July 10, 2022
    • 8.5Dirt Ready

      Patagonia 2022 Dirt Roamer | Collection Review

      Mike Delia
      June 6, 2022
    • 57Hours Park City Mountain Biking Experience

      Cole Soldwisch
      May 25, 2022
    • 9Excellent

      Cardo PACKTALK SKI – Gear Review

      Geno Mallo
      March 26, 2021
  • Tech
    Featured
    • 9.8Awesome

      Typhoon Q500 4K - Tech Review

      Mike Ver Duin
      August 24, 2015
      Featured, Photography, Reviews, Tech
      5 Comment
    Recent
    • 8.8Looks as good as it performs!

      V-Moda Crossfade 3 Headphones

      Tom Monaweck
      January 3, 2023
    • 9.2Fresh UI

      Suunto 9 Peak Pro | Tech Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      November 30, 2022
    • 9.2New Flagship

      Bowers & Wilkins Px8 | Tech Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      November 28, 2022
    • 9.2New & Improved

      Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 | Tech Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      September 11, 2022
    • 9.5Excellent

      Cardo Packtalk Edge – Communications System

      Geno Mallo
      September 7, 2022
    • 9.4

      Klipsch The Fives Speakers | Tech Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      August 27, 2022
  • Style
    Featured
    • Burton - Fall '14 Collection

      Mike Ver Duin
      August 20, 2014
      Collections, Featured, Style
    Recent
    • jack_wolfskin_ski_colorado_puffy_jacket_snowboard

      Jack Wolfskin 22-23 Winter Layers | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      January 9, 2023
    • ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2022

      Geno Mallo
      December 9, 2022
    • 9.7Adventure Worthy

      Helly Hansen Outdoor Collection | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      October 23, 2022
    • 9.2Great

      Linksoul Summer ’22 Collection

      Geno Mallo
      July 6, 2022
    • 9.6Excellent

      Quiksilver Collection Review

      Geno Mallo
      September 17, 2021
    • 9Functional Style

      Arc’teryx Fraser Waterproof and Windproof Jacket – Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      September 2, 2020
  • Hunt
    Featured
    • Essentials: Whitetail Hunting 2018

      Mike Ver Duin
      October 25, 2018
      Featured, Gear, Hunt, Outdoors
    Recent
    • 9.5Excellent

      Mustang Survival Greenwater Bag Review

      Bill Hartman
      April 21, 2020
    • 9.6Excellent

      Predator XL Minn Kota – Kayak Review

      Josh Herder
      March 6, 2020
      16
    • 8.5Good

      Midland X-Talker Two-Way Radio – Gear Review

      Mike Ver Duin
      September 23, 2019
    • 2020 Polaris Lineup – First Look

      Josh Herder
      July 29, 2019
    • Carbon Express X-Force Blade Pro Crossbow

      Josh Herder
      August 15, 2018
    • 9.3Excellent

      Champion Remote Start Inverter Generator

      Bill Hartman
      June 26, 2017
      3
  • Fitness
    Featured
    • Essentials: Running a 5k - Ladies Edition

      Mike Ver Duin
      June 19, 2014
      Featured, Fitness, Gear
    Recent
    • ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2022

      Geno Mallo
      December 9, 2022
    • 9.2Fresh UI

      Suunto 9 Peak Pro | Tech Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      November 30, 2022
    • 9.4All Day Comfort

      Chubbies Spring/Summer ’22 Collection | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      September 11, 2022
    • 9.3Trail Worthy

      Patagonia Dirt Roamer Pack 20L | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      August 13, 2022
    • ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2021

      Geno Mallo
      December 7, 2021
    • 9.5Excellet

      Tonal Apparel

      Geno Mallo
      December 3, 2021
  • Booze
    Featured
    • 6 Whiskys to Keep You Warm This Holiday Season

      Mike Ver Duin
      December 19, 2018
      Booze, Lifestyle
    Recent
    • 8.4Excellent

      Rabbit Hole Rye Whiskey – Drink of the Week

      Ande Scherf
      May 28, 2020
    • 9.4Excellent

      Hydro Flask 22 L Soft Cooler Pack Review

      Ande Scherf
      March 3, 2020
    • 8.6Unique

      PiggyBack Rye – Drink of the Week

      Josh Herder
      January 17, 2020
    • 8.1Sweet

      Bumbu XO – Drink of the Week

      Josh Herder
      January 3, 2020
    • 6.4Intense

      Hatfield & McCoy Whiskey – Drink of the Week

      Josh Herder
      December 11, 2019
    • 9.3Balanced

      Armand de Brignac Brut Gold – Drink of the Week

      Josh Herder
      November 6, 2019
  • Lifestyle
    Featured
    • 6 Whiskys to Keep You Warm This Holiday Season

      Mike Ver Duin
      December 19, 2018
      Booze, Lifestyle
    Recent
    • van_vanlife_travel_roadtrip

      MOBTOWN CONVERSIONS | Van Conversion Review

      Mike Delia
      January 13, 2023
    • jack_wolfskin_ski_colorado_puffy_jacket_snowboard

      Jack Wolfskin 22-23 Winter Layers | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      January 9, 2023
    • 9.4All Day Comfort

      Chubbies Spring/Summer ’22 Collection | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      September 11, 2022
    • 8.9Weekend Ready

      Yeti Hopper M30 Soft Cooler | Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      December 9, 2021
    • 9.4Chilltastic

      RovR RollR 60 Cooler | Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      November 9, 2021
    • 9.5Light & Secure

      Ombraz Armless Sunglasses | Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      November 6, 2021
      2
  • Win
    Featured
    • Mizuno Play Famously Giveaway

      Mike Ver Duin
      April 2, 2014
      Featured, Win
    Recent
    • Giveaway: TRX Home2 System

      Busted Wallet Staff
      September 3, 2019
    • Giveaway: Magellan Cyclo 505

      Busted Wallet Staff
      May 9, 2016
      1
    • Giveaway: Monster adistar Headphones

      Busted Wallet Staff
      March 24, 2016
      3
    • Feather Camera Crane Giveaway

      Busted Wallet Staff
      June 22, 2015
      3
    • Scosche boomBOTTLE Giveaway

      Busted Wallet Staff
      April 17, 2015
    • Gerber Legend Giveaway

      Busted Wallet Staff
      February 23, 2015
      1
  • Videos
    Featured
    • Halloween: The Complete Collection

      Mike Ver Duin
      October 14, 2014
      Entertainment, Featured, FIlm, Videos
    Recent
    • Friday The 13th: The Complete Collection

      Brad DesNoyers
      September 13, 2019
      4
    • 9.8Excellent

      Yuneec Typhoon H – Tech Review

      Geno Mallo
      March 22, 2017
    • 9Excellent

      The Master’s Hammer and Chisel – Fitness Review

      Ande Scherf
      May 19, 2016
    • 9.3Excellent

      360fly Camera – Tech Review

      Geno Mallo
      March 2, 2016
      1
    • 8.9Very Good

      Touchjet Pond Projector – Tech Review

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      November 9, 2015
    • Captain Morgan Cannon Blast Crawl 2015

      Stefanie Herder
      October 19, 2015
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  • ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2022
  • Suunto 9 Peak Pro | Tech Review
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Author Mike Ver Duin

Mike Ver Duin

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I’m a family man and the fourth generation to work at my family’s printing and advertising shop. A graduate of Grand Valley State University and Eagle Scout, I’m an amateur photographer who likes to build computers, work with tools, camp, and spend time with family. I’m a scoutmaster of a Boy Scout troop and have 30 years of scouting experience. I’m an “idea guy” at work and home and am always on the lookout for the next thing or newest technology to improve my work or home life.

9Great

Yakima FourTimer Bike Rack Review

Mike Ver Duin
March 10, 2020
Featured, Gear, Outdoors, Travel, Vehicles
1 Comment
In the Midwest it's that glorious time between summer and fall. It's the perfect time for a bike ride. Sure the city is nice, and taking a cruise down to the beach would be great, but venturing further into...
8.5Good

Midland X-Talker Two-Way Radio – Gear Review

Mike Ver Duin
September 23, 2019
Camping, Gear, Hunt, Outdoors, Tools
Ah, the call of the wild, or more like, the call in the wild. Communicating in the outdoors is an essential part of safety. Biking? Hiking? Camping? Adults or kids, being connected brings piece of mind. When...
9Great

Greenworks 2300 PSi Electric Pressure Washer

Mike Ver Duin
September 9, 2019
Home, Reviews, Tools
Spring and fall clean ups are a part of life. Indoors, you vacuum, organize, and rearrange. Outside, you hose everything down either because you just got it out, or you are about to put it away. Why? because...
9.8

Explorer Two Burner Stove – Gear Review

Mike Ver Duin
May 30, 2019
Camping, Featured, Food, Outdoors
I’ve been cooking in the outdoors since I was 11 years old as a scout. Every outdoor trek is different, and each has its own cooking needs. Backpacking requires a light stove. Group camping requires a stove...
9Great

Lucid L300 Adjustable Bed Base – Sleep Review

Mike Ver Duin
February 12, 2019
Home, Lifestyle, Reviews
More than a year ago, I wrote about the Tuft & Needle Mattress. At that time I started with an adage from my parents about spending money on anything that separates you from the ground. Shoes, Tires, and...
8.4Good

Eureka! Suite Dream 2 – Gear Review

Mike Ver Duin
July 12, 2017
Camping, Featured, Outdoors
3 Comments
For more than 100 years, Eureka! has been involved in outdoor gear and tech, from the tent used by the first Americans to scale Everest, to the A-frame style Timberline Eureka! knows a think or two about...
9.2Excellent

JanSport Katahdin 70L – Gear Review

Mike Ver Duin
June 6, 2017
Camping, Featured, Outdoors, Travel
2 Comments
When camping, if your tent is your house, what is your backpack? It holds your tent, clothing, water, cook system, bedding and more. It ties everything together. It's a step below a van loaded with gear and...
9.1Great

686 GLCR Ether Down Thermagraph – Gear Review

Mike Ver Duin
March 21, 2017
Featured, Gear, Outdoors, Snow, Style
1 Comment
If we're not indoors, we're outdoors, and in Michigan that means being prepared for every weather system that nature can throw at you. Rain, snow, and sun in the same day, or all at once. We learn the...
8.5Good

Therm-a-Rest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot – Gear Review

Mike Ver Duin
February 2, 2017
Camping, Featured, Outdoors, Travel
4 Comments
A full third of our day is supposed to be spent sleeping. That doesn't change if you are at home, on vacation, or out on the trail with a backpack. Getting a good night's sleep prepares us for our day, be that...
8.5Excellent

Tuft & Needle Mattress – Sleep Review

Mike Ver Duin
January 11, 2017
Home, Reviews
Our parents told us, spend money on anything that separates you from the ground: Shoes, Tires, & your Mattress. We've covered all of those here at Busted Wallet, and for the last 30 days we've been testing...
9Excellent

FootJoy Pro/SL Golf Shoes – Range Review

Mike Ver Duin
October 31, 2016
Featured, Footwear, Reviews, Sports, Style
When you get to the golf course and assemble your groupings, among the idle chit-chat, you'll check out their gear. You'll look at their clubs, their driver, their putter, their bag, what they brought in their...
9.1Excellent

Zepp Golf 2 Swing Analyzer – Range Review

Mike Ver Duin
October 25, 2016
Apps, Featured, Reviews, Sports, Tech
4 Comments
I, and every one of my friends that plays golf is an expert. You wouldn't know it to look at us, or our score cards, but we were all born with the ability to know instantly, and verbalize endlessly, what is...
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Recent Posts

  • van_vanlife_travel_roadtrip

    MOBTOWN CONVERSIONS | Van Conversion Review

    Mike Delia
    January 13, 2023
  • jack_wolfskin_ski_colorado_puffy_jacket_snowboard

    Jack Wolfskin 22-23 Winter Layers | Gear Review

    Mike Delia
    January 9, 2023
  • 8.8Looks as good as it performs!

    V-Moda Crossfade 3 Headphones

    Tom Monaweck
    January 3, 2023

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