GORUCK makes some of the toughest backpacks and bags on the market, backed by a lifetime “SCARS” repair or replacement guarantee, but gear this “bombproof” like that can cost some serious cash – sometimes up to $500 for a backpack (such as the GR3). Lucky for you, this GORUCK coupon code, discount, and sale list … Read more
The GORUCK GR2: A durably built carryon sized backpack offers a great organization scheme and the perfect amount of storage for travels of one month or less through a single climate. For hard use travelers and “onebaggers” the GORUCK GR2 is one of the best travel backpacks available. (A GORUCK GR2 Review) Note: This article … Read more
The GORUCK line of packs are a group of tough as nails, ready for anything backpacks…but they come at a sky high price. This hefty investment has many potential GORUCKers, travelers, and general users looking for a reasonably priced GORUCK alternative. A durable, well-tested backpack that performs, and stays comfortable. The tactical backpack market has … Read more
The Lowa Renegade GTX – A straight forward hiking shoe with an understated look and high performance right out of the box. From Laos to Everest, over months of travel through a variety of activities, terrains, and climates, the Lowa Renegade GTX kept my feet comfortable and feeling great, letting me focus more on the … Read more
The following is an Outlier Pants Review based on 6 months of travel around Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia with Outlier Slim Dungarees, New Way Shorts, Futureworks pants and the Outlier Strong Dungarees to test some of the best men’s travel pants and travel shorts. During this trip I brought a single bag, … Read more
A functional, sturdy, and comfy everyday carry backpack with old school style and new school updates The REI Ruckpack 28 is the little known everyday carry backpack version of the airline carryon focused REI Ruckpack 40 travel backpack and is one of the best EDC backpacks under $100 that I’ve found and tested to date. REI … Read more
The REI Ruckpack 40 is REI’s (fairly) new travel backpack carryon that is airline ready and aimed at “backpackers” and adventurous urban travelers that may venture out of the city and onto the trail from time to time. (This is an REI Ruckpack 40 Review for carry on travel) If you’re considering the Rei Trail … Read more
A good pair of hiking shoes should be light enough to be comfortable, durable enough to survive your brand of adventure, and fit in a way that they don’t damage your feet (bruising, “hotspots”, or blisters) on long walks. For the best hiking boots, you never know they’re there. Keep in mind that each person’s … Read more
Since May 2018, I’ve been on an adventure to travel the world for one year visiting all of the locations on my bucket list. During the journey, I wanted to stay as focused as possible on the journey itself (not on lugging a huge bag around), and save money for food, wine, and adventures, instead … Read more
If you’re on the hunt for a durable stuff sack to use for expandable (and collapsible) external storage, look no further than the 18 liter GORUCK Compression Tough Bag. This Cordura stuff sack has been strapped to the bottom of my backpack for the last 6 months of travel holding everything from dirty shoes to … Read more