Review: Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 headlamp
I started my running career using a Petzl Tikka+ headlamp that got the job done, but after a year I decided to up to a…
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My thoughts on Severance
We finished watching season two of Severance tonight and as expected, things are set up for season 3 (which was also announced today). I’m not…
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Fender Kingman v2 Acoustic Bass
I realize I don’t talk about it much on the blog, but I’ve played music for most of my life. I started learning band instruments…
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Altra Torin 7 review: Why are you trying to be HOKA??
Dear Altra, I’ve been a fan of your shoes since the Timp 1.5 (2020) and have discovered a great lineup of running footwear that meshes…
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Shoe Review: Altra Outroad
Ever since Altra made changes to my beloved Timp trail shoes, I’ve been shopping around a bit more. I still wear Timp 4s (finally settled…
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Surly Ghost Grappler – the 400 mile review
When the Surly Ghost Grappler was announced in February of 2022 I was intrigued. It was a weird mix of mountain bike, gravel bike, and……
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Altra Timp 4: The 130 Mile Review
This has been one of the hardest reviews for me to sit down and write. Ever since I started running in zero drop Altra shoes…
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Review: PATH projects Killam PX pant
I’ve been tremendously excited about the introduction of a PATH projects pant for a long time. As one of their ambassadors I’ve been privy to…
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The end of the GravelKings….
In my first impressions post I talked about the weird issues of the Panaracer GravelKing SK+ tires and concrete with grooves in it. In the…
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First Impression Review: Panaracer GravelKing SK+
Update: I’ve since removed these tires and gone back to my old ones. About two weeks ago I decided to move over to tubeless, and…
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Book Review: Stronger Than the Dark
The trail and ultra running world is often a place where you find people who are broken. There’s a paradox to be found in exploring…
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Game Review: Good Job!
This past weekend I got knocked on my butt with a stomach bug that went through our family. I was able to function, but I…
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Quick Review: Luigi’s Mansion 3
March 10th is Mario Day (Mar10), the beloved Nintendo plumber who has defined the classic franchise for decades. In honor of that day in 2021,…
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Review: 2021 Surly Ice Cream Truck
This review is a long time coming, but now that I have over 100 miles on the bike I feel like I can share my…
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Solving the goggle issue
A few weeks ago I hit up my social media folks to ask for recommendation on biking goggles for cold weather. I had a pair…
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Review: EGO SNT2102 Electric Snowblower
In my previous post about going electric for snowblowing I mentioned that I needed a few snowfalls to really see how it could handle a…
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Quick Review: 45NRTH Heiruspecs
When I got a new fat bike I wanted some decent pedals, and I’ve always had good luck with Race Face. However, my local bike…
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Gear Review: Giro Timberwolf
A few of my friends have asked me about my winter biking helmet, and so I thought I’d take a moment to do a really…
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Quick Review: Wolftooth 8-Bit Pack Pliers
I’m always on the lookout for great tools to use when biking. I recently came across the new Wolftooth 8-Bit Pack Pliers, and figured this…
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Quick Review: Super Mario 3D All Stars
Since we’re all sitting at home it seemed like a great time to pull out more video games to play. Recently Nintendo launched Super Mario…
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Quick Review: Red Dead Redemption
I’m waaaay late to the party here, but I finally grabbed a copy of Red Dead Redemption from my son and gave it a whirl.…
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Joining the KREW
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of PATH Projects running clothing for men. I was introduced to them back when they first got started…
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Testing ESBIT Boiling
One of the main requirements of winter ultramarathons is carrying a stove so that you can boil water/snow and cook food. Most participants carry one…
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Trying out air frying
As I’ve done more exploration into the plant-based eating lifestyle, I’ve encountered a lot of people who talk about the healthier benefits of air fries…
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Review/First Impressions: REI Quarter Dome SL2 backpacking tent
Full photo gallery of the tent in various setups After my recent bike packing trip, I decided that I wanted to invest in a light…
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Why I’m sticking with Garmin
This past week was not a good one for Garmin. Their ransomware attack was one of the worst that I’ve ever seen. I’ve spent over…
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BikeWing trailer hitch bike rack
For a while now, I’ve been trying to come up with a good way to transport two bikes in addition to my camper. One of…
Read moreQuick Review: The Outer Worlds
I’ve wanted to lose myself in a video game lately, and recently saw that The Outer Worlds was now available on the Nintendo Switch. It…
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Product Review: SP Connect Phone Mount
A year ago I decided I wanted to start using a phone mount on my bike. Sometimes I’m out and about and am looking for…
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Shoe review: Altra Timp 1.5
In the trail running world, Altra is a huge name. They sponsor a ton of racers, and are a fan favorite shoe for many, many…
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Quick Review: Logitech G432 headset
With the advent of full time working from home, I decided to invest in a new headset. I’d been wanting a full over-the-ear gaming headset…
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Product review: Groove Life rings
My wife and I have wanted to get silicone based rings for a few years now, but just haven’t pulled the trigger. We’re avid outdoors…
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Beer Review: Hairless Dog Black Ale
I’d heard about Hairless Dog (a 0.0% ABV beer) for a few months now. It’s finally ramped up production enough that it’s hitting lots of…
Read moreTV Review: The Boys
A couple of months ago my wife suggested we watch through the new Amazon series, The Boys. Last month we finally sat down and did…
Read moreMovie Review: Spider-Man Far From Home
We finally got around to watching the latest Marvel movie Sunday night, Spider-Man Far From Home. With the conclusion of Avengers, this movie slipped under…
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Bike Review: Salsa Vaya
I posted a long rambling blog about how I came to make my decision to purchase a Salsa Vaya gravel bike, but I also promised…
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How to buy a bike… Jamison style
A couple years ago I decided to start looking for a fat bike. It took me almost two full seasons before I pulled the trigger…
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Quick Review: PATH Projects Prospect PX2 Shorts
I’m a big fan of PATH Projects shorts, and as I’ve been running this summer, I’ve realized that I don’t own enough of them. My…
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Nutrition Review: Spring gels
In my history of running, I’ve never been one for gels. I tried them from time to time, but I always ended up with a…
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Shoe review: Saucony Peregrine ISO
Much of my trail running happens in one of two different shoe models, the Brooks Cascadia and the Saucony Peregrine. For years these have been…
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Quick Review: Niterider Sabre 80
A few weeks ago I was on my usual Wednesday night Beer & Bikes ride, and as usual I had my rear tail light flashing…
Read moreQuick Review: Harry Potter: Wizard’s Unite
I’ve been an avid Pokemon Go player for a while now, and also dabble in Ingress at the same time. These are both augmented reality…
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Quick Review: VEGA Essentials Shake
I’m not one to jump on a diet or health-trend bandwagon. Despite having lost 40 lbs at one point in my life, I’ve basically tried…
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Quick Review: Chums Surfshorts Wallet
For many years I’ve used a standard trifold wallet as my main way of carrying my “stuff”. It’s served me well over the years, but…
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