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Austin
Favorite Product right now: Ridge Wallet LiteAustin is the founder of Gear43. In fact, this site was born from his passion of helping people find the right products. And this passion carries through to all of his reviews, with honest opinions and thorough research.

Adam
Favorite Product right now: Vessi Astoria BackpackTo say that Adam puts products to the test is an understatement. Whether it’s getting firewood, hiking in the woods, or doing chainsaw carvings, Adam uses his gear to the max.

Luke
Favorite Product right now: Bellroy Hide & SeekAs a former firefighter, Luke knows what makes good gear. It needs to be high quality, with a balance of cool design elements. And that’s what you can expect to see in his reviews as well: a balance between functionality and style.
Technology
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Ever since my first Kindle years ago, I’ve long been interested in e Ink devices! However, it wasn’t until I…
I Landed on the RODE Wireless ME (After Returning 2 Others)
Historically, I have only ever been a blogger. However, with the advent and growth of video, creating video has become…
Product Comparisons
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If you are hunting for a minimalist wallet, you likely have seen…
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A while back, I was (and I guess I still am) on…
Buyer’s Guides
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Minimalist tech has been at the top of my mind…
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Belts
My 2-Year Arcade Vision Stretch Belt Review (Nearly Perfect)
When I first got my hands on this Arcade belt,…
The OG Groove Belt Carbon Fiber is THE BEST belt I’ve EVER USED!
The Groove Life Belt that’s equipped with a carbon fiber…