I think I enjoy backpacking season just as much as I love ski season. I’ve been a fan of Cotopaxi since I had the pleasure of testing their Nepal pack. The Nepal taught me that Cotopaxi is smart about design,…
Forget about lions, tigers, and bears: Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals of all. The World Health Organization estimates that mosquitoes cause a million human deaths annually, a figure that dwarfs all others of its kind. While malaria accounts for the…
Lest you think you are the latest new hire at the police academy, business travelers have many uses for this type of small camera. For me, it has exceptional use as a security device on the road since I travel…
Farmer-John (aka Long-John) wetsuits are especially familiar to kayakers and others who want free arm movement along with warmth when on and in the water. But they’re often made exactly the same for Janes and Jills, despite our body types…
If you have never tried on a pair of Sanuk footwear, your feet have never lived. It’s brand slogan is “never uncomfortable,” and I must say that on average, Sanuk shoes and sandals generally live up to the claim. Let’s…
Since entering the wonderful world of DSLR camera ownership, I’ve struggled with how to safely carry my precious camera on a plane, while having enough room in one bag to also carry my laptop, phone, chargers, reading material, sunglasses, water…
Recently, I had the opportunity to go birding during a trip to SW Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. A few months before that, I was in rural Alberta, and coming up, I have a trip to spot wildlife in Costa Rica and…
I’m picky about my hiking shoes. As an avid hiker and past Search and Rescue volunteer, I’ve gone through quite a few pairs. I’ve rarely been completely happy with any of them: cheap shoes are too stiff, or too heavy,…
Designed for sportsmen and athletes, the Mission Enduracool Cooling Techknit Towel serves another purpose entirely for me. Its original design is meant to provide cooling relief instantly by adding water and giving the towel a quick snap. This makes it ideal for business travelers that like to jog or work out in hotel fitness centers.
Have you ever been outside shoveling snow or riding a bike and try to access your Smartphone or other mobile device with a touchscreen with a pair of gloves on? Frustrating. Annoying. Inconvenient. These are just some of the words…