Imagine you're living in San Francisco a few years from now and in one day, you're able to go to work at your office in downtown San Francisco, fly to Napa in 15 minutes for an incredible lunch with friends (a...
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...
After reviewing Western Rise’s active collection and work from home collection, I was excited to test out a few more products in their summer lineup. Western Rise’s overall quality, versatility, style, and...
Back in 2019, I had the opportunity to test out the Allpa 35L, and I was impressed. After several domestic trips – some short, some long – I came to the conclusion that I loved the bag’s features, but...
Shortly after finishing up our work-from-home collection review, Western Rise gave us a chance to check out their active collection. The collection has three main pieces – the Spectrum Jogger, the Movement...
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...
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...
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 Cotopaxi Allpa 35L - a crazy name for a pack with big game. Sporting a suitcase-style main zipper compartment, a side zipper laptop sleeve, stowable straps, and “locking” zipper pulls, this bag has...
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...
Camping, skiing, family road trips... where does all that gear go? If you're like us, usually crammed in the trunk or in the back of the SUV, which eventually ends up spilling into the back seat and on your...
There is a fine line separating practicality and style when it comes to choosing a leather travel duffle. Or so we thought... let us introduce you to Buffalo Jackson. A brand that has nailed down style and...