Author: Rocco Maiolo

Flowell Sport Mobile Pants Set Review

Flowell Sport Mobile Pants Set Review

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard rumblings about the benefits of compression therapy. Everything from compression socks for athletes and those with circulation issues, to full-on compression boots/pants that promote...

Kask Protone Icon Fit

Kask Protone Icon Review

Let’s face it: most of us aren’t out here chasing podiums—we’re chasing that elusive sweet spot where performance meets style meets fun and nobody questions whether we belong in the group ride or why...

Inselberg Infima Jacket Fit

Inselberg Infima Jacket Review

Inselberg, a New Zealand-based mountaineering brand, is one many of you likely haven’t heard of (I know I was firmly in that camp). Founded by Jarlath Anderson, who grew up climbing in New Zealand’s...

LowePro ProTactic BP 450 AW III Internal Organization Dividers

LowePro ProTactic BP 450 AW III Review

The LowePro ProTactic BP 450 AW III is a redesigned version of LowePro’s modular workhorse camera backpack. We test it out as a dedicated camera backpack and a hybrid camera/travel bag. How does the...

Lowepro PhotoSport X 35L Backpack Build

Lowepro PhotoSport X 35L Backpack Review

For over 50 years Lowepro has been synonymous with making top-notch camera bags and accessories tailored toward the outdoor adventure photographer. The newly released Lowepro PhotoSport X 35L Backpack slots in on the small...

Fenix TK05R Tactical EDC Flashlight Review

Fenix TK05R Tactical EDC Flashlight Review

Fenix is a leader in the illumination technology space (their term, not mine), and the Fenix TK05R Tactical EDC Flashlight is another shining example (pun intended) of that leadership. Back in the day, brands...

KUHL RADIKL Pants Review

KUHL RADIKL Pants Review

KUHL is a brand you’ve likely heard of unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of decades. Having penetrated such national retailers as Sun & Ski Sports, REI, Scheels, Backcountry.com,...

Tecnica Plasma Mid S GTX Hiking Boot Review

Tecnica Plasma Mid S GTX Hiking Boot Review

On test, we have the Tecnica Plasma Mid S GORE-TEX Hiking Boots which slot into their ‘hiking’ line. That is to say, they’re not necessarily classified as a ‘trekking’ boot, although in my opinion,...

Danner Mountain 600 EVO Review

Danner Mountain 600 EVO Review

When I think of Danner boots I think of old-school, well-made, classic outdoor boots. When Danner sent along a pair of their most recent Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots for review, my assumptions were...

Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill Review

Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill Review

The Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill is a portable, modular, extremely durable fire pit and outdoor/camp grill that makes bringing fire to the outdoors much easier. Whether on your patio, at a car...

Julbo Density Performance Sunglasses Review

Julbo Density Performance Sunglasses Review

The Julbo Density Performance Sunglasses are a pair of high-end adventure/performance sunglasses aimed squarely at the outdoor enthusiast crowd. Whether you’re pace lining with friends on the local Thursday night ride, hitting single track...