BOOMBOTIX Boombot1 Ultraportable Speaker

A couple of weeks ago, the folks at Boombotix sent us one of their Boombot1 rechargeable speakers to try out. Described as a fusion of “Japanese urban design with acoustic technology”, this little speaker packs a pretty good punch (94 decibels at two feet) into a package that carries more visual appeal than some of … Read more

Spotlight Shifter 4.0 Review

Yes, it does seem as though we review a lot of flashlights and knives. But they’re two of the most common tools for outdoor enthusiasts, and are all-around handy to have. What we try to avoid is sharing the same item over and over again. That’s one of the reasons we’re excited to review the … Read more

Serfas FMP-969 Floor Pump Review

I’ve got a Serfas FP-100 floor pump that has served me well for at least ten years, maybe more. This is the 3rd home I’ve lived in since I bought it, and besides myself, dozens of neighborhood kids have used and abused it. It’s seen plenty of greasy, grubby, dirty hands, filled hundreds and hundreds … Read more

Fall 2013 Travel Collection From Timbuk2

Timbuk2, the original San Francisco bag company, expands its urban vision with a new Travel Collection ready-made for global individualists on the go. Featuring innovative design elements ideal for adventure travel or urban escapades, the Timbuk2 Travel Collection offers multiple carry options to enhance functionality, smart organization for perfected, painless packing, and new, stylish fabrics … Read more