Grayl Quest Filter Cup

The Grayl Quest Filtration Cup is the new must-have in portable water filtration. Whether going to the gym, into the backcountry, or abroad, Grayl has a filter for you. This 16oz French press type filtration system is easy to assemble and use. There are four parts to the unit: A BPA-free plastic cup for dirty … Read more

Kelty Coyote 80 Backpack

When we reached out to Kelty and told them we were looking for a really big backpack, they sent us their Coyote 80. This 80 liter pack is just what we we needed. Loads of room for gear, plenty of pockets to make it easy to stay organized, and good comfort, even when pretty loaded. As a bonus, it’s very … Read more

Winter Fat Bike Project Part 2

Last week, I wrote about unboxing and the initial assembly of my 2016 Gravity Bullseye Monster fat bike from Bikes Direct. For $499 shipped to your door, it’s a great way to get into fat bikes, without breaking the bank. This is going to be my winter project bike, and I hope our readers will get a … Read more

Chef’s Cut Real Jerky

Chef’s Cut Real Jerky is nothing like the inferior dried meat you’ll find at your local gas station or mini-mart. Each 2.5 ounce package is made up of choice cuts, and offers 30 grams of lean protein, with no nitrites. This makes it a great snack, and a tasty choice after a hard workout. I have … Read more

Winter Fat Bike Project Part 1

When I started looking around for a fat bike to ride this winter, I got a bit of sticker shock. Most of the bikes I found started above $1k, and a few topped out in the $2,500 range. That’s not to say that they are not worth it, but I just wanted something affordable with big fat … Read more

Timbuk2 Mutt Mover Backpack

Quite a while ago, Timbuk2 was kind enough to send us their Mutt Mover backpack. It’s designed for those of us that want to take our small dogs with us, and perhaps pamper them a bit at the same time. But our own dogs – Felix, Chopper, and Buster, wanted nothing to do with it. … Read more