The essentials. Packs, knives, tools, tents, footwear, etc. You could likely survive without all of it, but where’s the fun in that? Here you’ll find amazingly useful gear that you never knew you needed
Looking for the perfect gifts to blow away your friends and family this holiday season? Or maybe you’re looking for a few last minute must haves for your very own wishlist? Well, either way… you’re in...
In general, most people don't know how to dress for harsh outdoor conditions. They also don't understand what makes a jacket that doesn't really keep you warm valuable (and expensive). I've had to learn...
The North Face brand has been creating innovative gear for over 40 years. Their extensive line of performance apparel, equipment, and footwear has helped the world's most accomplished climbers, mountaineers,...
I thought all luggage was the same – ya know, a suitcase is a suitcase is a suite case – well . . . . SAMONITE, I was WAY off (I know, I know, but I had to do it . . . ) Luggage is a part of you when you...
With Patagonia’s latest Nano-Air technology, they promise material that is warm, stretchy, and breathable, and claim that you should be able to wear it for the entirety of any stop-and-start aerobic...
If you love water sports then you know you can't go too far without a wetsuit that can keep up with you. Living on the shores of Lake Michigan, I know this truth all too well, and I have to say the VOODOO...
Last week we offered our thoughts on the Kelty Outfitter Pro 2 tent that we put through the ringer. We were impressed by its rugged design and durability. While we were conducting those tests, the folks at...
With Labor Day now in our rear-view mirror, it's natural for people to lose focus on outdoor adventures and head inside for a nice bowl of chili and some football. At Busted Wallet we're never quite ready to...
We certainly had a winter for the books this year, and once the snow finally melted, we just couldn't wait to get out on the river and pluck out some trout and perhaps a few bass. The problem is, with so much...
Avid readers of Busted Wallet will know that we have always thought highly of ECOXGEAR products. When they recently sent us their rugged ECO TERRA we were more than happy to put the boom box through a...
After a nice long winter aka the Polar Vortex of 2014, folks are practically bursting at the seems to get outside and release some energy. Summer is upon us and practically every community in the nation has at...
Designed for incredible versatility, the Necky Manitou II is a tandem kayak built to handle it all - from sea kayaking to touring lakes and rivers - with the stability and comfort you'd expect from a...