While I think Ridge Wallets are well worth their value, there are a large number of people who don’t want to own one of the most popular wallets on the market. Whether it be that you don’t want to look like everyone else or that you truly don’t like their wallets but would like something […]
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I want to find the perfect traveler’s pants. Are you looking for a great pair of travel pants? So am I… well, I’m always looking for not good but great travel pants. Why? For me, “good” is not “good enough.” Because it’s only a matter of time–if you keep searching– before you find a great
The TEREN Lightweight Traveler Pants: I wore them for 2 weeks straight! Read More »
As I approach this review, one thing in particular comes to mind. It turns out that not all belts are created equal after all. I make this remark because belts are not something I have given a great deal of thought to in the past. A belt is a belt, is a belt right? That
I was SURPRISED How Good These Mission Belts Were! Read More »
Gone are the days when you are expected to carry a thick, heavy, and unwieldy leather bifold in your back pocket (at the sacrifice of your back). The minimalist wallet train has gained steam over the past few years, and I have jumped on board. While you used to find me with a massive bifold in my
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I’m a bit of a car guy, and with that comes the enjoyment of carbon fiber. It’s incredibly strong and lightweight, and you can mold it into all sorts of different shapes – all allowing for some impressive performance. So I was that much more excited to find that carbon fiber was making its way
Like Carbon Fiber? These 4 Minimalist Wallets are FOR YOU! Read More »
This carbon fiber and gun metal minimalist wallet with a lifetime warranty is light but not light-hearted! I tried to hurt this wallet but couldn’t. I love testing gear, and I also love to hear reviews from people who are not “experts” necessarily. I don’t (always) need to know all the materials and science behind
The Proof Wallet Carbon Fiber is Fantastic, but has its DRAWBACKS! Read More »
I’ve worn out many gym bags and liked them because they provided what I needed. I’ve been lifting in the gym since 2005, and at times, I’ve only needed a bag to carry my water bottle and a towel. Other times, I may need a roller, work clothes, supplements, and, if needed, my lunch for
The KNKG Plus Backpack Reviewed by A Previous GYM Owner! Read More »
After years of using the same backpack over and over again, it finally failed me, which set me on the journey to find a good replacement! Of course, as a gear reviewer, that means being a deep diver into all of the options on the market today and, of course, wanting to test them out
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The Double Oaks Essentials Iceberg Edition is a leather ejector-style wallet with a metal card-holding portion of the wallet that slips out of the leather to be attached to the back of a MagSafe device; the leather is of the highest quality and is a stunning blue, that comes with the Iceberg Edition, making this
The Double Oak Iceberg Edition is AWESOME, but TOO THICK! Read More »
The Alpakas Elements Backpack Pro is an absolute workhorse of a bag. This thing is feature-rich and one of the best backpacks I have ever used. The Element Pro has a 27L capacity and is full of great storage pockets. From the pocket placement on the interior of the bag to the tough-as-nails fabric to
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