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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Quick Review: KÜHL Parajax jacket
A couple months ago I started my search for a nice lightweight shell to use when running on cool mornings, or in light rain. I […]
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Quick Review: Bontrager Interchange Deluxe Plus Rear Trunk Bag
A couple of years ago I decided to get a rack on my Trek FX7.2 to enable me to carry more stuff when using my […]
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Shoe Review: Saucony Peregrine 7 ICE
This past winter I was looking for a new trail shoe for my runs on the local trails, as well as something that I could […]
Read moreQuick Review: Be Brave, Be Strong
I was introduced to Jill Homer’s adventures through the podcast Ten Junk Miles. One day, Scott, the host of TJM, posted a link to a […]
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A weekend in Chicago
This past weekend I got to take a trip with my youngest son to the Windy City. This was the first time he and I […]
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Fat Bike, meet Bike Rack
UPDATE: I will be writing a new post soon, but for anyone stumbling on this now, I’ve decided to return my Thule T2 Classic. It’s a functional rack, […]
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