I recently picked up the Skallywag Tactical Swifttail Folding Knife, and I have been carrying it almost every day since. I appreciate knives that combine function with style, and this one delivers on both....
I recently set aside a full day to scout a new property in Michigan that I’m considering hunting this fall. Whenever I scout, I try to move the same way I would during the...
As a first-year cross-country coach, I quickly realized that organizing meetings with my assistant coach and capturing all the details from our planning sessions could be overwhelming. I needed a tool that could handle...
I recently picked up the Nitecore NB Air Power Bank, and I’ve been impressed by how useful it is for something so small. It’s not a big or complicated piece of gear, but it...
The viaim OpenNote AI Recording Earbuds are unlike anything I’ve used before. Over the past few weeks, I’ve integrated them into my daily routine for everything from running and work calls to late-night video...
Summer in Michigan is a strange season for runners. We get hot, humid days along the lakeshore, but also cooler mornings and occasional sudden temperature swings. I train on the Musketawa Trail, in Muskegon...
I spent a good part of this summer testing the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 on Michigan trails, and it quickly became one of my favorite trail running shoes. The shoe immediately impressed me with...
This summer I had a chance to test out the Springbok Collection from Ibex, and it quickly became some of my favorite gear. The collection includes a sport tee, a pair of running shorts,...
I recently picked up the Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi Camera, and I have been using it for a few weeks now. I wanted to take some time to share my thoughts and experience with...
I’ve had a complicated history with the Saucony Peregrine line. Over the years, I’ve tried a few versions of the shoe…some I liked, others I didn’t. The Peregrine 8 and ISO models both fell...
I recently brought the Benchmade Taggedout with me on a 1,500-mile camper trip from Muskegon, Michigan to Ouray, Colorado. Along the way, it quickly became one of the most dependable tools in my kit....
National Bourbon Day, June 14, is a reminder of how much bourbon has evolved and how some bottles still manage to surprise you. One of those is Pendleton 1910 Bourbon, a 10-year-old straight bourbon...
Let me start by saying I like whiskey. But I also like weird food combinations and novelty drinks, so when I heard about peanut butter whiskey, my curiosity got the best of me. That...
I have loved firearms ever since I was a kid. Some of my favorite memories are of my grandpa taking me and my brother out for target practice with a pellet gun. That little...
I never thought I would need another portable power station. But after using the VTOMAN Jump 1800 for a month, I can say it has earned a permanent spot in my garage, my truck,...
When I first came across the Flatlander gloves from Vermont Glove, I wasn’t sure what to think. At $115, they’re a lot more expensive than the typical leather gloves I usually use from the...
I’ll start with a confession. Until now, I had never owned a pair of Brooks shoes. I know that sounds odd, especially since I’ve been running for years. While many runners swear by Brooks,...
This was my first time trying a pair of Craft shoes. I had seen the brand before but never pulled the trigger. When the Craft Pure Trail Pro came out, I figured it was...
When I look for a pair of shorts for the summer, I want them to feel good, move well, and still look decent. I recently tried out the Roark Happy Camper Shorts, and they...
When I’m out fishing, sunglasses are one of the most important pieces of gear I use. They protect my eyes from the sun, help me spot fish in the water, and keep me comfortable...
