Review: Genus Variable ND vs. Tiffen Single ND
Video, in a lot of ways, is the new photography. The means of production, editing and sharing have never been more accessible. In that spirit, I thought I’d share some insight into a crucial decision you’ll have to make if…
In Review: Benro Aero 4 Video Tripod
There are some products where you wonder, “what took so long?” The Benro Aero 4 Video tripod is one of those products. Video specific tripods have been historically huge, heavy and expensive beasts. But, the landscape of video production is…
In Review: GSI Java Mill
Up until a few months ago, the mini Porlex grinder reigned supreme in the compact manual grinder class (see my comparison with the Porlex vs. Hario Slim Mill). The only true downside to the Porlex mini was the price. When…
Review: Keen sandals and GripStuds for wet wading
This past Memorial Day weekend, I spent three days biking, camping and fishing along the Deschutes. There was a lot of hemming and hawing about whether I should bring my waders and boots on the trip. They would, of course,…
Review: Arkel Tailrider
Lets face it, trunk bags are the fanny packs of the bicycle bag family. They are almost always universally ugly, resembling nothing more than a padded six pack cooler you’d find as a freebie at a football game. They can,…
Review: Snow Peak Folding Coffee Brewer
As readers may know, I’m a coffee addict and always on the search for the perfect bikecamping coffee contraption. I’ve tried everything from the Aeropress, to mini versions of the CleverDripper and Hario V60, and ultralight contraptions like the GSI…
#BikeFishing: Switch Rod on the Cheap / Redington Dually
A lot of readers know that I’ve gotten hooked on fishing and have carried some sort of fly rod on our last few bike adventures. Since we are calling Portland home at the moment, I’ve decided to get into steelhead…
Review: Sugino OX601D Compact Plus (aka The Impossible Crankset 44-26)
I’m a big fan of wide-range doubles and smaller chain rings. When I first got into cycling, I never quite understood why double chainrings started in the 50t range. As a beginner cyclist, the 52t chainring is more aspirational than…
Grudge Match: Benro S6 vs. Manfrotto MDEVE Tripod
I’ve been enjoying the MeFOTO line of travel tripods. They’re small, relatively lightweight and have a big enough screw at the mounting plate that you can put a proper video head on them (I like the Manfrotto 701 for performance/price)….
REVIEW: Porlex Mini Mill vs. Hario Slim Mill
There is nothing quite like a fine well-brewed cup of coffee before…during…and after a bicycle ride. Many of my close friends will attest for my near obsessive love of coffee. In our apartment, I have a little “coffee corner” which…
REVIEW: Sharkk Keyboard for iPad Mini
I love the iPad mini. It is a great size for bike touring and fits perfectly in a handlebar bag. On our current trip through California, I find myself pulling it out more often than my Mac Book Air. That…
Review: Revelate Mountain Feedbag
This review is going to be fairly short. There are very few products that I would say, “you should get this if you’re interested because it works and its awesome.” The Revelate Mountain Feedbag would be one of those few…
Review: Velo-Orange Crazy Bar
(Yes, I am aware the bars are unwrapped. Thanks for noticing). I’ve been riding with Velo-Orange’s “Crazy Bar” for the last few months on my Surly Ogre taking it through its paces on some mixed terrain rides in the Portland…
Review: Bonvita Bona Voyage Mini Electric Kettle
I’m not going to lie, I’m never going to be a true uber minimalist bikepacking type because the thought of a few days in the woods with no decent coffee scares the beejesus out of me ; ) We usually…