A helmet is an essential piece of safety gear that you want to forget you are wearing until the moment you put it on. The SHRED. Notion Noshock helmet is exactly that: protective in the event of a collision and…
The Deuter UP Sidney can handle many, if not all, challenges thrown at it when it comes to being a commuter backpack. I put it to the test doing just that, commuting! It has been with me everywhere. From the…
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to test out the SHRED. Amazify Black CBL Sky Mirror goggles. Their CBL (contrast boosting lens) technology helps you to see features in the terrain that might otherwise be missed during…
This jacket is my favorite climbing accessory of all time.
There’s a lot of gear out there that’s pretty good at a bunch of things, but really not awesome at any of them in particular. The leatherman tool approach; it’ll do, but given the option, I’d grab a dedicated singular…
Justin reviews the Hikers Brew Coffee to see if it's REAL coffee that live up to his outdoor pursuits.
The Deuter Freerider Pro is a thoughtfully designed purpose-built backcountry ski/board pack. Featuring back panel access, and dedicated compartments for avalanche gear and skins, Deuter has again lived up to its reputation as a premier pack maker. Winter has long…
When you’re trying to save on space and withstand all kinds of weather from powder storms to sunny slush, this kit can handle it. It’s designed for all-around use in the backcountry as well as hitting groomers at the resorts.…
To preface this review, I live in Portland, Oregon, and if there are 3 things this city is known for, they are Roses, Craft Beer, and its Coffee culture. I take my coffee seriously, seven days a week. The experience…
I am part of a large family, all of who are coffee drinkers. Accumulatively we’ve worked in over 10 different shops and been making espresso for over 15 years, and over the years we have become a collective group of…