Austin

The founder of Gear43 has been reviewing, talking about, and passing along information on the best gear out there since 2017. Originally just a fun way to talk about what he enjoys, this has now become his full-time project. Want to learn more about Austin? See his full story here.

Austin

The Able Carry Thirteen Daybag Is my GO-TO Backpack RIGHT NOW (A review)!

It finally happened: my Adidas backpack that I’ve been using for nearly two decades is finally done. However, this opened up an entirely new genre of products that I’ve gotten interested in as I find a replacement for my long-used school backpack. After quite a bit of research into brands, one of the companies I […]

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Hate Belt Holes? These 3 Men’s Belts w/o Holes are THE BEST in 2024

Belts have come a long ways over the past decade! Leather belts with holes may still be popular, but their market share is sliding in favor of a new generation of belts without holes that rely on compression, stretchiness and friction to keep them up, rather than holes that are unsightly, and do not allow

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The QALO Classic Ring is THE PERFECT first Silicone Ring (A Review)

I had never given rings much of a thought until recently! It’s generally expected that you wear a single metal-based wedding band, and that is that. However, in recent years, plenty of brands have been popping up that are starting to offer silicone rings. Some are quite expensive, some are incredibly cheap, and some are

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Need A Good Men’s Shoe? These 2 Are THE BEST I’ve Tested!

Finding the right shoes for yourself can be a pain (sometimes quite literally), as there are so many choices, different arch supports, different tread-patterns, and so much more. That is why we put plenty of different shoes through their paces over the years to tell you guys which one we personally would recommend! Quick Note:

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Ridge Wallet vs Bellroy Card Sleeve (Is Leather or Metal Better?)

There aren’t two minimalist wallets that are more different from each-other than the Ridge Wallet and the Bellroy Card Sleeve. One is built from two metal plates with an elastic strap, the other is a soft leather build. However, what they both do is effectively carry cash and cards – and not much else. I’ve

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Ridge Carbon Fiber 3K Rings are Worth it (Full Review)!

Over the years, I, unfortunately, have gone through quite a few different wedding rings. Whether it be due to skin reactions to the materials, the ring being too large, etc. However, I have never really “been into” rings – that is – until I started digging a little bit more into them, especially in Ridge’s

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The Supernote Nomad is Awesome – It Just Didn’t Start That Way (A Full Review)

After years of testing minimalist wallets and thoroughly enjoying it, I thought it was time to expand that a bit further into the rest of my life. This primarily was due to the fact I felt like I was constantly being barraged by notifications on my phone, and the feeling that I constantly felt like

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