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 …
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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 …
Gear Review: Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR
The Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR is a compact and lightweight prime lens for Fuji’s X-mount camera system. With a full frame equivalent 76mm …
Gear Review: Patagonia Black Hole® Waist Pack 5L
The Patagonia Black Hole® Waist Pack 5L is a durable fanny pack built for hiking, biking, and travel. Coming in at a lightweight 11.3oz, this …
Gear Review: Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR
I recently jumped all-in on a camera system switch from Sony to Fuji. My main focus in doing so was to decrease the size and …
Save Up To 30% With The REI Gear Up Get Out Sale!
The REI Gear Up Get Out Sale is here, just in time for the holiday season. REI has a ton of great offers to help …
La Sportiva Bushido II Review: A Great Update to the Original Bushido
La Sportiva has updated the much loved Bushido with a new upper and an additional 4mm of cushion in the midsole. The La Sportiva II still has the precise fit, stable ride, and grippy traction of its predecessor, but is now better suited for longer days on the trail. I’ve been wearing the Bushido II since its release a few months ago, and will share my thoughts in this review.Â