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The Bag You Never Think About Might Be Your Mos...
Let me tell you about the piece of gear I’ve used more than anything else in my closet. It’s not my mountain bike. It’s not my snowboard or my hiki...
The Bag You Never Think About Might Be Your Mos...
Let me tell you about the piece of gear I’ve used more than anything else in my closet. It’s not my mountain bike. It’s not my snowboard or my hiki...
Read moreWarm Ears, Better Turns: Winter Headphones Thro...
There’s a particular kind of winter distraction that doesn’t show up in gear reviews: the moment your ears get cold enough that you stop enjoying t...
Warm Ears, Better Turns: Winter Headphones Thro...
There’s a particular kind of winter distraction that doesn’t show up in gear reviews: the moment your ears get cold enough that you stop enjoying t...
Read moreWhat I Learned the Hard Way About Bone Conducti...
I was three miles into a solo hike on a ridge I thought I knew by heart. The sun was dropping, my pack felt light, and I had music streaming throug...
What I Learned the Hard Way About Bone Conducti...
I was three miles into a solo hike on a ridge I thought I knew by heart. The sun was dropping, my pack felt light, and I had music streaming throug...
Read moreThe Dirt–Salt–Sunscreen Triangle: Cleaning a Wa...
A waterproof bike bag is supposed to be the low-drama part of your setup. Strap it on, stuff it with layers and snacks, and forget about it while y...
The Dirt–Salt–Sunscreen Triangle: Cleaning a Wa...
A waterproof bike bag is supposed to be the low-drama part of your setup. Strap it on, stuff it with layers and snacks, and forget about it while y...
Read moreThe Sound of the Trail: Why Ambient Mode Change...
I nearly ate dirt on a familiar stretch of singletrack last fall. Not because of a root or a loose rock—but because a group of hikers appeared arou...
The Sound of the Trail: Why Ambient Mode Change...
I nearly ate dirt on a familiar stretch of singletrack last fall. Not because of a root or a loose rock—but because a group of hikers appeared arou...
Read morePanniers vs. Backpacks: Pick Your Bike Carry Li...
I used to file the whole panniers vs. backpack question under “bike logistics.” Capacity. Convenience. Maybe a little comfort. Then I started notic...
Panniers vs. Backpacks: Pick Your Bike Carry Li...
I used to file the whole panniers vs. backpack question under “bike logistics.” Capacity. Convenience. Maybe a little comfort. Then I started notic...
Read moreThe Waterproof Backpack I Almost Gave Up On—And...
I remember the exact moment I swore off waterproof backpacks forever. It was a cold October afternoon, halfway up a climb I'd done a hundred times ...
The Waterproof Backpack I Almost Gave Up On—And...
I remember the exact moment I swore off waterproof backpacks forever. It was a cold October afternoon, halfway up a climb I'd done a hundred times ...
Read moreThe Gear You Forget You're Carrying—And Why Tha...
I rolled into a dusty trailhead last October with my bike rattling underneath me and a single thought bouncing around my skull: Did I bring a lock?...
The Gear You Forget You're Carrying—And Why Tha...
I rolled into a dusty trailhead last October with my bike rattling underneath me and a single thought bouncing around my skull: Did I bring a lock?...
Read moreRowing Headphones, Reconsidered: Pick Them Like...
Rowing has this calm, postcard reputation—glassy water, smooth strokes, quiet mornings. But if you’ve actually spent time on an erg or pushed a she...
Rowing Headphones, Reconsidered: Pick Them Like...
Rowing has this calm, postcard reputation—glassy water, smooth strokes, quiet mornings. But if you’ve actually spent time on an erg or pushed a she...
Read moreThe Commuter Pack Rethought: How Backcountry De...
I’ve been pedaling to work for nearly a decade. That means I’ve soaked through three different “water-resistant” bags, cracked one laptop screen on...
The Commuter Pack Rethought: How Backcountry De...
I’ve been pedaling to work for nearly a decade. That means I’ve soaked through three different “water-resistant” bags, cracked one laptop screen on...
Read moreThe Quiet Third Teammate: Using Google Assistan...
I used to think sport headphones were basically for one thing: bringing a soundtrack along for the ride. Then I started paying attention to the mom...
The Quiet Third Teammate: Using Google Assistan...
I used to think sport headphones were basically for one thing: bringing a soundtrack along for the ride. Then I started paying attention to the mom...
Read moreMoisture Has Moods: Choosing Waterproof vs. Wat...
I used to treat “water-resistant” like a magic word. If a set of headphones claimed it, I figured I was covered for mountain bike rides, hikes, and...
Moisture Has Moods: Choosing Waterproof vs. Wat...
I used to treat “water-resistant” like a magic word. If a set of headphones claimed it, I figured I was covered for mountain bike rides, hikes, and...
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