Review: LifeProof iPhone Case – The Real Deal

We’ve all been there: a product is announced that has huge potential and could change an industry forever, but fails to deliver, leaving everyone majorly disappointed.   Honestly, when we previewed the LifeProof case for iPhone 4/4S, we were a little afraid that this would be the case (no pun intended), and we’d be left with … Read more

Product Review: Pro-Form Tour de France Bike

Rob’s one of our newest guest writers, as well as the man behind JerseyBins. He’s offered to fill in on occasion, which we certainly appreciate. We’ll kick it off with his (somewhat painfully) honest review of the Pro-Form Tour de France Bike. This $1,500 trainer is for the cyclist serious about getting in their miles … Read more

Coghlan’s Collapsible Water Container – Stores Plenty When You Need It, Packs Down When You Don’t

In most areas of the world, particularly in the summer months, water is one of the most important things that you can store, whether you are bringing it with you on your adventures or keeping a stash of it in your house in case of an emergency.  Even areas that have plentiful water rarely have … Read more

HighGear SmartLite – What You Need, Without the Fluff

There are many fears that each backpacker has when they are on the trail, from injuries to severe weather conditions.  One such fear (especially for someone with an emergency preparedness mindset) is not having something that you need when you need it.  Of course, you can’t bring everything with you.  The SmartLite from HighGear is … Read more