Recreational shooting and other stuff
The Detours D2R trunk bag was great from start to finish. It’s a convenient way to carry things both by bike and by hand, and The D2R’s many features provide multiple uses in all conditions whether for the long tour or short commute. At a svelte 1.4 lbs weight unloaded, it could almost be argued … Read more
Two things about me: I sweat a lot; and any combination of jersey, base layer, bibs, and socks that I wear costs more than I have ever paid for a suit. Because of that, there is no way I‘m going to use just any detergent to wash my gear. Not only have I found that … Read more
Whether you are a recreational cyclist, a commuter, or a hardcore racer, we all share some common bonds and enemies. The love of the trail or the open road is one such bond. However, it‘s not always green fields and blue skies out there. All of us know what it‘s like when the weather throws … Read more
This past weekend I had the opportunity to try out a new pair of socks from Dahlgren, just in time to run off a few of my Thanksgiving calories! I received a pair of women’s Dri-Stride Alpaca socks in the Ultra Light Trail weight in size medium (7 ½ to 10 ½) and took them … Read more
As long as we’re covering travel gear, I might as well make this a “Two for Tuesday”, and share some cool clothing from OTIGEAR. This is a company that makes “Crossover Apparel” – clothing for the man that wants to be able to go from the office to the outdoors to dinner with friends, without … Read more
These days, it seems like in addition to their usual valuables (watch, jewelry, passport) everyone has at least a couple electronic devices they travel with. Phones, iPods/MP3 players, a tablet/reader, and possibly a netbook or laptop as well. And while prices have been steadily coming down as technology improves, modern electronics are still not inexpensive. … Read more