Gear Review: La Sportiva Akasha II Trail Shoe
The La Sportiva Akasha is back for version 2.0 with minor updates that will have fans of v1 happy. In a world of soft midsoles, …
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Gear Review: Fujifilm X100V – The Ultimate Travel Camera
Of the 15 or so camera bodies I’ve owned over the past decade, the Fuji X100V has been the most fun to shoot with, and …
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Gear Review: Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8
The XF 27mm f/2.8 is an ultra small, ultra light, and ultra portable lens for the Fujifilm X-mount system that has quickly become my most …
Gear Review: Salomon Wildcross Trail Shoes
The Wildcross is a brand new model by Salomon built to provide a secure and stable ride on loose and soft trails. With a streamlined …
Gear Review: Danner Trail 2650 Hiking Shoes
The Trail 2650 is a stylish, yet surprisingly capable hiking shoe from Danner. Inspired by the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, this shoe features a stable …
My Top 10 Deals from REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale
Over the past few years REI has encouraged members to skip Black Friday and instead ‘opt outside’. In lieu of offering door buster deals the …
Gear Review: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2.0 R
The XF 18mm f/2 R is a small and compact prime lens for Fujifilm’s X-mount camera system. Introduced in 2012 alongside the X-Pro1, the XF …
Gear Review: La Sportiva TX Guide Trail Shoe
The TX Guide is a durable, stable, and comfortable trail shoe that combines the best of La Sportiva’s expertise in mountain running, approach, and hiking …
Gear Review: La Sportiva Lycan 2.0 (II) Trail Shoe
The Lycan 2.0 is a classic no-frills La Sportiva mountain running shoe. With an aggressive outsole, firm midsole, and bombproof upper, this shoe is made …
Gear Review: Peak Design Everyday Sling Camera Bag
For the past few years, my camera bag of choice has been a small top loading Lowepro bag that I clip to my backpack using …