The Aer Travel Pack 2 is a sleek urban backpack designed from the ground up for one bag travel, but its minimalist look makes it equally suitable for everyday carry. Over several months of testing, I found...
I reviewed my first CamelBak pack all the way back in 2013. I was a fan back then, and I have continued to use their products regularly while enjoying the outdoors. For day trips, I've been looking for a new...
It's a beautiful hot summer day and you decided the beach is the place to be. A group of your friends are heading down and you need to grab some drinks and snacks for the day of fun in the sun. You finally get...
The wind in your hair, the fresh air in your lungs, and the bugs splattered in your face. What's not to love about road tripping on a bike. In all seriousness though, it is important to pack light and...
Founded in 1989, Arc’teryx is young relative to its market cohorts, but what they lack in company history, they make up for in attention to detail. As a company, Arc’teryx is obsessive in their pursuit of...
Named after one of the harshest and coldest parts of a mountain, The North Face is a legendary name when it comes to the world of hiking and mountaineering. The company was founded in 1966 in San Francisco and...
I tend to do things to the extreme. When I pick up a new hobby, I go all in. So, when I decided that I wanted to start mountain biking, of course I jumped in head-first with the coolest gear and the toughest...
Eagle Creek is a self-proclaimed "tribe of travelers". Their sweeping dedication to relentless testing, customer notes, and constant improvement has made their luggage the go-to pieces for experienced...
Airplane tickets to, and around, Europe were purchased. Our lodging was planned and our adventures were researched. We didn’t have a lot of time in a few of our stops so we wanted to make sure we could get...
What happens when you mix outdoor enthusiasts with professional photographers and product designers? A company that develops gear suitable for outdoor photographers and adventurers alike, that’s what!...
If you haven't heard of Aer yet, then let me be the first to say that their gear is where it's at. Founded in 2014, Aer is a fairly new design company based out of San Francisco Bay Area. Their motto is...
If you are going to spend a long day or a weekend hiking, having a backpack that fits correctly is important. Having suffered a couple of back injuries within the past 5 years, this is especially important to...