Kyocera Ceramic Camp Kitchen Knife

Perhaps one of the most unique items we’ve reviewed recently is the Kyocera Ceramic Camp Kitchen Knife. That’s because most people know them for copiers, cameras, and cell phones. But Kyocera has nearly 60 years experience with ceramics, and it shows in this knife. I had no idea that they even made knives. So when we were … Read more

The Haywire Heart

The Haywire Heart Is the First Book to Explore Heart Conditions in Athletes  Boulder, CO, USA – January 12, 2017 – Too much exercise can kill you. Despite their lean looks and healthy glow, many athletes in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are damaging their hearts by repeatedly pushing to extremes. Training hard for top performance can cause … Read more

Libra Coffee and Pourtables – brewing goodness

Pourtables, from Libra Coffee, is our favorite kind of product. First, it’s good coffee. Now, I could leave it at that, but there is more to it. It’s good coffee that you can make just about anywhere. Even better, it’s good coffee, with a mission. At this point, you’re probably wondering what that mission is. … Read more

Lowa Innox GTX Mid Boots

Lowa has created a true three season hiking boot with the Innox GTX Mid Boot. I‘ve had the opportunity to spend the past few months testing the Innox GTX in the heat of summer through the chills of winter and I must say I have been pretty happy with them. I wear a EUR-44/US-10.5, and … Read more

Habelis Bomber Jacket on Kickstarter

One of our industry friends sent us a link to the Habelis Bomber Jacket. It’s live on Kickstarter right now, and is a pretty slick piece of kit. Imagine a bomber jacket for cyclists, with all the features you could ask for. Then kick it up a notch, but making it reversible, and crazy reflective. So … Read more

Royal Robbins Traveler Stretch Pants and Shop Jack

Royal Robbins sent their Shop Jack and Traveler Stretch pants over for testing back in October.  I‘ve been working and playing since then, trying to see how they hold up to abuse.  I‘ve worn the clothes to work, around the house doing yard work, and on a couple backpacking trips.  Everything looks just as good … Read more