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Mystery Solved on Mystery Ranch Sizing Options
Mystery Ranch’s sizing options for the 3DAP and other Futura Frame packs are both a blessing and a curse. The Blessing Rather than offering one size fits all, the Montana-based pack maker offers...
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First Look: Camelbak Recon Series
The new Camelbak Recon line made an appearance at the 2015 Outdoor Retailer Show. There are two new packs in the line – the Quantico and Coronado. Camelbak Quantico and Coronado These packs are...
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Selecting the Perfect Commuter or EDC Work Bag
I’ve been asked many times about my criteria for selecting a great Commuter or EDC Work Bag. So, a video was long overdue… Vertx EDC Gamut A few other points that I didn’t mention in the video:...
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First Look: MSR Guardian
One of my biggest fears when traveling overseas is getting sick from drinking the local water. MSR is coming out with a product that is designed to eradicate that fear. It’s called the MSR Guardian....
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Direct Action Small Messenger Bag Review
These days I find myself being able to do more and more with my tablet while opting to leave my laptop behind. I get the opportunity, when I ditch the larger device, to downsize my carry. Usually a...
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First Look: Hill People Gear Aston House
Even now and then, I come across a pack that is truly unique. I don’t even remember how I found the Hill People Gear Aston House but, after reading about it, I immediately reached out to Scott and...
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Kifaru Antero Pack Review
Everyday Carry is hot right now so even manufacturers that don’t normally cater to the community are coming out with “EDC packs”. Kifaru is better known for manufacturing bags and accessories for...
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Hill People Gear Tarahumara Pack Review
Don’t believe everything you read. I know that sounds hypocritical coming from someone who writes gear reviews, but it’s true. I’ve known about the Hill People Gear Tarahumara Pack for years and...
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Hill People Gear Tarahumara Stick It Mod
One of the great things about the Hill People Gear Tarahumara is that it provides a platform on which you can expand capabilities to meet a variety of carry needs. I’ve tried other gear in combination...
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Gear Diary: HPG Aston House and Snubby Kit Bag
It’s been a while since I’ve done a Gear Diary so I thought I’d share thoughts on some of the kit I’ve used from Hill People Gear. First off, I generally don’t play favorites and certainly Hill People...
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First Look: Vertx EDC Ready Pack
The newly released Vertx EDC Ready Pack is a more compact version of it’s larger cousin, the Vertx EDC Gamut. Vertx EDC Ready Pack However, Vertx didn’t take the easy way out and just shrink the...
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5.11 All Hazards Prime Review
Editors Note: I wrote this review quite some time ago on “that other forum” and I’m re-publishing it here. I only mention this because the photography isn’t up to my current standards. But...
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Hill People Gear Aston House Review Part One
When I consider buying an expensive pack, I always feel better about the purchase if I know it will get used a lot and not just sit in my closet. It either has to replace a pack in a daily carry role...
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First Look: Rickshaw Bagworks Potrero Backpack
I’m had some bad experiences with Kickstarter companies so I’ve avoided projects on that site lately. The exception would be campaigns kicked off by established companies that I know has a solid...
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First Look: Triple Aught Design Fastpack EDC V3
On October 22nd, TAD hosted a launch party to celebrate the release of the Triple Aught Design Fastpack EDC V3 – a redesigned version of the larger pack in their Everyday Carry series. At TAD HQ,...
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Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody Review
One of my favorite clothing purchases in 2015 was the Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody. It was my first Arc’teryx gear purchase and it impressed me so much that I’ve since invested in a couple of additional...
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Gear Diary: TAD Fastpack EDC 2015 First Impressions
This week TAD (Triple Aught Design) sent us their new Fastpack EDC for evaluation. After a couple of days carrying the redesigned pack, I’ve made some early observations which I’ll share in case some...
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Preview: Hill People Gear Connor
Hill People Gear keeps releasing intriguing products. The Connor is a backpack/compression pocket. Hill People Gear Connor It’s similar the discontinued Highlander. However, Hill People Gear...
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Gear Diary: Choosing the Right Backpacking Gear
I’ve always been a day hiker and car camper. Maybe it’s my mid-life crisis coming on but all of a sudden I’ve caught the bug to go backpacking. A mid-life crisis usually involves a motorcycle and...
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Review: Vacationing with the Vertx EDC Ready Pack
It’s funny how I start thinking differently when selecting which pack I will take on vacation. Especially if it involves airline travel. What will I actually carry as part of my EDC on this trip?...
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