The Lander Cascade Powerbank

I received the Lander Cascade Powerbank (5200 mAh) several weeks ago.  This battery pack has been run through quite a few cycles of charging my phone and re-charging itself without any problems.  The Cascade Powerbank works as promised and is super easy to use. Lander is offering the Cascade Powerbank in three sizes.  For anyone who … Read more

Stanley Adventure Happy Hour System

It’s not like the Adventure Happy Hour System was designed just for mixing cocktails outdoors. If you want to, you can use this excellent cocktail set at home, in your backyard, at the cabin, or while car camping. And if you don’t mind packing 2.26 pounds of stainless barware (plus the required liquids), you could take it on your … Read more

Polar Bottle Sport

The Polar Bottle Sport really sets the bar for thermal sports bottles. Not only does this bottle insulate well, it is also as easy to squeeze as my regular bottle. When I first received it, I was concerned that the liner and double wall would make the bottle difficult to squeeze, but that is not the … Read more

Brooklyn Bicycle Company Roebling and Lorimer

The Brooklyn Bicycle Company Roebling and Lorimer are new steel framed hybrid bikes and are available for sale now.  Brooklyn Bicycle Company has been around since 2011.  Just like you would expect from the name, they are based in Brooklyn, New York.  Their bikes are named after streets in Brooklyn.  The Roebling‘s geometry is set … Read more

Blackburn Grid 13 Multi-Tool Review

Blackburn‘s Grid 13 Multi-tool hits a nice sweet spot between having what you need for a longer biking adventure, and portability. The tool is compact and will fit great in the bag of your choice or even your pocket. It weighs in at 142g (5oz.), so you‘ll barely notice it is there at all. The … Read more

Rudy Project Synform Glasses

The Synform from Rudy Project is their flagship eyewear for a broad range of activities. These high performance glasses are made in Italy, with a light weight frame that folds, along with photochromic lenses that go from almost clear to dark grey. Weighing just 1.15 ounces (33 grams), these are plenty light, but heavy on cool features. There … Read more