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  • Gear
    Featured
    • Essentials: Whitetail Hunting 2018

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      October 25, 2018
      Featured, Gear, Hunt, Outdoors
    Recent
    • 8.4Looks as good as it performs!

      Park It Voyager Outdoor Chair

      Tom Monaweck
      May 25, 2023
    • 9.8Trailworthy Score

      Cotopaxi Spring/Summer ’23 Layers | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      April 29, 2023
    • 9.9Excellent

      Joe Rocket Sonic X Boots – Moto Gear Review

      Geno Mallo
      April 17, 2023
    • outdoor_fleece_orange_tech
      9.6Bold & Colorful

      Smith Optics – Embark Sunglasses | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      April 13, 2023
    • 9.3Stomp & Carve

      Nidecker Supermatic Bindings | Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      April 7, 2023
    • Ooni Volt 12 and Karu 12G Pizza Ovens | First Look

      Ande Scherf
      March 13, 2023
  • Sports
    Featured
    • 9.2Euphoric

      Xtreme Xperience Supercar Driving: Track Review

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      May 8, 2015
      Entertainment, Featured, Lifestyle, Luxury, Sports, Vehicles
      5 Comments
    Recent
    • 9.4Great

      Macroblade 84 BOA – Women’s Rollerblade

      Carly VanOeffelen
      May 26, 2023
    • outdoor_fleece_orange_tech
      9.6Bold & Colorful

      Smith Optics – Embark Sunglasses | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      April 13, 2023
    • 9.3Stomp & Carve

      Nidecker Supermatic Bindings | Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      April 7, 2023
    • First Look: TiC6 Driver by KZG

      Josh Herder
      February 28, 2023
    • 9.8Excellent

      Burton Step On Binding and Boots

      Geno Mallo
      February 1, 2023
    • 9.1eMTB Magic

      BULLS COPPERHEAD EVO AM 4 750 | Electric Mountain Bike Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      October 19, 2022
  • Tech
    Featured
    • 9.8Awesome

      Typhoon Q500 4K - Tech Review

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      August 24, 2015
      Featured, Photography, Reviews, Tech
      5 Comments
    Recent
    • 9.2Excellent

      Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 | Tech Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      May 15, 2023
    • Suunto Vertical Adventure Watch | First Look

      Cole Soldwisch
      May 9, 2023
    • 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
  • Style
    Featured
    • Burton - Fall '14 Collection

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      August 20, 2014
      Collections, Featured, Style
    Recent
    • 9.3Durable & Reliable

      Ridge Land & Sea GMT Watch | Watch Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      April 21, 2023
    • 9.1EDC-Ready

      Ridge Wallet & KeyCase | EDC Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      February 16, 2023
    • 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
  • Hunt
    Featured
    • Essentials: Whitetail Hunting 2018

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      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
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    • 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

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      June 19, 2014
      Featured, Fitness, Gear
    Recent
    • outdoor_fleece_orange_tech
      9.6Bold & Colorful

      Smith Optics – Embark Sunglasses | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      April 13, 2023
    • 9.6Excellent

      SweatTent – Outdoor Sauna Review

      Geno Mallo
      March 22, 2023
      1
    • 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
  • Booze
    Featured
    • 6 Whiskys to Keep You Warm This Holiday Season

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      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

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      December 19, 2018
      Booze, Lifestyle
    Recent
    • 9.5Sizzlin'

      Traeger Grills Flatrock Grill | Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      May 19, 2023
    • 9.3Durable & Reliable

      Ridge Land & Sea GMT Watch | Watch Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      April 21, 2023
    • outdoor_fleece_orange_tech
      9.6Bold & Colorful

      Smith Optics – Embark Sunglasses | Gear Review

      Mike Delia
      April 13, 2023
    • Ooni Volt 12 and Karu 12G Pizza Ovens | First Look

      Ande Scherf
      March 13, 2023
    • 9.1EDC-Ready

      Ridge Wallet & KeyCase | EDC Gear Review

      Cole Soldwisch
      February 16, 2023
    • van_vanlife_travel_roadtrip

      MOBTOWN CONVERSIONS | Van Conversion Review

      Mike Delia
      January 13, 2023
  • Win
    Featured
    • Mizuno Play Famously Giveaway

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      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

      Nicholas Occhipinti
      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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  • Traeger Grills Flatrock Grill | Gear Review
  • Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 | Tech Review
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Author Nicholas Occhipinti

Nicholas Occhipinti

Nick is a resident of Grand Rapids, MI. He is in love with the outdoors, sports, adult beverages, and any happy combination of the three. Whether its cruising Lake Michigan’s fresh coast on his kiteboard or rocking its wooded hills on his mountainbike he is a firm believer that to move is to live. Stints living in Colorado, Hawaii, D.C., the Deep South, and across Michigan have exposed him to a wide range of experiences and activities. In his day job he works to conserve natural resources and protect the environment.

9Great

Char-Griller Duo 50-50 – Grill Review

Nicholas Occhipinti
August 21, 2017
Featured, Home, Lifestyle, Outdoors
5 Comments
Someone's always hungry after a long day.  It might be you; it might be the kids... all that you care about is finding something good enough, fast enough.  Char-Griller's Duo™ 50-50 grill is unique...
9.2Excellent

Monster SuperStar Blaster – Tech Review

Nicholas Occhipinti
April 14, 2016
Featured, Music, Outdoors, Tech
12 Comments
As nicer weather returns the SupeStar Monster Blaster High Performance Portable Bluetooth boombox is poised to fill the outdoors with music, beats, and even the spoken word.  We have reviewed a host of...
8.7Very Good

UGG Leighton Desert Boot – Style Review

Nicholas Occhipinti
March 30, 2016
Featured, Footwear, Lifestyle, Style
We've all seen Division One college athletes sporting top-of-the-line $100+ sweat pants and $150+ sweatshirts.  Yet, even with their long, square frames, well-toned bodies and branded gear they typically...
8.9Very Good

Touchjet Pond Projector – Tech Review

Nicholas Occhipinti
November 9, 2015
Reviews, Tech, Videos
"This feels like the future." ran through my mind as we un-boxed and tested the Touchjet Pond - the world's first virtual touchscreen projector.  We browsed Facebook and blasted Adele's new music video on...
8.5Good

North Face Base Camp Duffel – Gear Review

Nicholas Occhipinti
October 8, 2015
Camping, Featured, Gear, Outdoors, Travel, Watersports
2 Comments
The North Face brand is named after the cold, exposed, unforgiving side of a mountain. Which the company acknowledges is a bit ironic given it's ocean-side origins about 150 feet above sea level in the...
9Excellent

New Balance 860-V5 – Fitness Review

Nicholas Occhipinti
August 19, 2015
Featured, Fitness, Gear, Outdoors, Sports
1 Comment
Shoes are your foundation.  They literally support your entire frame.  They receive and distribute the force of impact as your every step collides with the ground.  A good pair of shoes can be the...

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    Recent Posts

    • ULTIMATE FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE – 2023

      Geno Mallo
      June 1, 2023
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      Joe Rocket – Women’s Collection

      Carly VanOeffelen
      May 27, 2023
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      Macroblade 84 BOA – Women’s Rollerblade

      Carly VanOeffelen
      May 26, 2023

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