Lumos Smart Helmet Review

Unless you’re a cyclist that lives under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the Lumos helmet by now. This “Smart” bike helmet has built in lights, for improved safety and visibility. Up front, a row of white LEDs throws some light, and presents motorists with a visual cue of an oncoming “vehicle”. Out back, bright red … Read more

DAHON CURL on Kickstarter for 35th Anniversary

Ultra-compact foldable bicycle available worldwide DUARTE, CA. ‘” March 23, 2017  -World leader in folding bikes DAHON has today launched its first Kickstarter. The bike is a special edition in honor of DAHON‘s 35th anniversary, and backers can enjoy up to a 20 percent discount if they order within the early bird period. DAHON was … Read more

2017 NAHBS Results Are In

2017 NORTH AMERICAN HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW WINNERS Judges Reveal North America‘s Best Custom Bicycles And Their Makers Salt Lake City, UTAH (March, 2017) – NAHBS – www.nahbs.com – NAHBS Judges announce the best custom bicycles built for the 2017 show. This year marked a record year for International exhibitors at the Handmade Show, along with … Read more

Coast TX395 Knife and TX7R Flashlight

To celebrate the 77th birthday of Chuck Norris, we’re sharing our reviews of the TX395 knife and TX7R flashlight from Coast Portland. That’s right, no cake, no candles. Just a knife and flashlight. Because they are two of the toughest, manliest pieces of gear available from Coast. They’re built for hard work, under the kind of conditions … Read more

Huga Bars: Gluten-Free, Nutritious, Delicious

I discovered Huga Bars on Instagram, of all places. What got my interest was not just that they were gluten-free, but the story behind them. A passion for sharing food, life, and adventure lead to bars that are as delicious as they are nutritious. They were kind enough to send me a few samples, which I tried, and … Read more

Sealskinz Gloves for More Than Just Hunting

Although Sealskinz sells these gloves as a hunting glove, the only shooting I used them for was with a camera. They also offer the same glove, but with a fold-back index finger. It’s their shooting and/or photography glove, and it allows you to expose one finger without removing the whole glove. Since I have been … Read more