Austin Leavitt

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Vermont Long Trail in Fall

Outdoors

America’s Best Hikes: Why You Should Hike The Long Trail

When it comes to thru-hiking, the Appalachian Trail gets all the love – as does the Pacific Crest Trail. But not everybody has the means or desire to spend 5-6 months on the trail, leading many people to simply hike sections of it. But people who only stick to these well-trodden trails often miss out on some of the best hiking trails in the country – like Vermont’s Long Trail.

By Austin Leavitt

Pelican RUCK Case Banner

Gear

Pelican’s New Personal Utility Case – the RUCK Case – Is Here

Good hard cases are useful for any number of situations for hauling gear to any number of locations. Whether you just want to keep your gear in a sturdy box or need to stash your laptop somewhere it absolutely cannot be broken into or stolen during your travels into rough terrain, a secure, high-performance case from a brand like Pelican will provide the protection you’re looking for.

By Austin Leavitt

Ressence Type 2 Watchface Feature

Gear

Do You Have $48,000 To Spend On This Ressence Watch?

Our guess is no, you don’t have $48,000 to drop on a watch, but you’re welcome to join us in wishing we did. The Ressence Type 2 builds off the success of  their original mechanical watch, the Ressence Type 1, which was launched in 2011 and followed by the Type 3 and Type 5 and brought about a new style of mechanical watchmaking that few had seen

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MassDrop Cache Valet Tray

Gear

The Massdrop Cache Is The EDC Tray We All Need

Valet trays are essential pieces for any home or apartment interior, creating a convenient and classy spot to neatly throw and stash their equipment at the end of the day. But what about the truly tool-obsessed, the EDC Gear lovers among us, who have more knives, watches and pocket-sized tools than your average fellow, and wants to display them all – neatly and gracefully

By Austin Leavitt

Cool Bottle Openers 2019

Food & Drink

Bar Tools: 4 Bottle Openers For Winter 2019

A properly-equipped bar is a necessity for every home, and that means more than just a few bottles of scotch. You need to be able to properly store, chill, open and serve drinks of all kinds, from a vintage bottle of wine to a fine bourbon. Our emphasis today is on the “open” part of line. There’s a lot of different bottle opener styles out there to pick from, each with their own unique twist and specialized purpose. Here’s a couple of cool bottle openers we’re using right now.

By Austin Leavitt

SensorWake Trio

Lifestyle

SensorWake Trio Uses Scents To Help You Wake Up

Sometimes, we all just need a little push to get out of bed in the morning – and we all have our own little tricks and methods of accomplishing that, whether it’s setting 4 alarm clocks, putting them in another room, or even setting a coffee pot on alarm. The latest innovation, however, is a scented Alarm clock – like the SensorWake Trio.

By Austin Leavitt

Ski Spots Off Beaten Path

Outdoors

11 Ski Spots Off The Beaten Slopes You Can Hit Up This Winter

Winter is right around the corner, which means that it’s time to hit the slopes again. Many of the country’s best ski mountains just got their first real snow, and those that haven’t likely will soon. And while there are certainly plenty of epic mountains out there to choose from, and a whole network of sweet resorts to hit up, if you’re like us, you might find yourself wishing to ditch the crowds and find some slightly-less-popular ski spots the next time you venture out in search of powder.

By Austin Leavitt

4 Straight Razors To Amp Up Your Shaving Routine

Lifestyle

4 Straight Razors To Amp Up Your Shaving Routine

Wet shaving the old-fashioned way – with razor, shaving brush and cream – is a time-tested way to add some ritual to your morning routine, slowing time down and enjoying the process for what is it. And while a safety razor is certainly a nice, easy way to do it, there’s just something so much more satisfying – and challenging – about using a straight razor.

By Austin Leavitt

Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow Deluxe

Gear

How Comfortable Is The Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow?

A pillow might not seem like the most necessary piece of equipment when you’re going backpacking or even just car camping, but it can really come in quite handy. Many of us are perfectly comfortable just using our pack or rolled up jacket as one, but sometimes the comfort of an actual pillow is called for.

By Austin Leavitt

FlexPai Folding Smartphone

Tech

Have $1300 to Spend on A Folding Smartphone?

Samsung and Apple might still dominate the smartphone world, but we’ve been seeing some good independent options popping up on the scene in recent years; the OnePlus 6T comes to mind. If, however, you’re not a fan of how big phones are getting, and desire something a little more conducive to fitting in your pocket, look at the FlexPai Developer Model, the world’s first folding smartphone.

By Austin Leavitt