REVIEW: Porlex Mini Mill vs. Hario Slim Mill
There is nothing quite like a fine well-brewed cup of coffee before…during…and after a bicycle ride. Many of my close friends will attest for my near obsessive love of coffee. In our apartment, I have a little “coffee corner” which…
Review: Blundstone 510 Boots for Biking? (UPDATED)
Boots aren’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think of cycling footwear. They seem awkward, clunky and a little stiff. However, riding through the last few weeks of Pacific Northwest Winter, I’ve really become tired of…
10,000 Mile Review: Acorn Boxy Rando Bag
A functional bicycle handlebar bag is a thing of beauty. It provides the bicycle tourist or commuter easy access to essentials like a wallet, camera and snacks, while holding said belongings in a stable manner. AcornBags is a small cottage…
Review: Showers Pass Storm Pant
This winter finds me in Portland, Oregon – the wet and soggy center of all things bicycle related. I was told before we chose to settle here for a few months that it rained. Well folks, it DOES rain. A…
Panniers and Peanut Butter
It’s finally here! Many long time readers know that I’m on the road with my girlfriend on an open-ended bicycle tour. We’ve been traveling for the last 14 months, using and putting our gear to the test. Panniers and Peanut…
Review: Exped Air Pillow vs. Cocoon Travel Pillow
For some, a pillow seems like a bit of excessive luxury to bring along. However, after 8 months of being on the road, a nice comfortable place to rest your head cannot be overrated. I’ve tried out two travel pillows…
Keen Sandals – 7 month, 5000 mile review
When Laura and I embarked on our trip, we both decided to bring only one pair of footwear. Although it seems daunting to decide on the “perfect shoe” for an around-the-US bicycle tour, for us, the answer was pretty simple….
Review: Rivendell MUSA Pants
While on my grand bicycle tour of these United States, I had the chance to stop at Rivendell HQ. When we left, the great guys at Riv. gifted us with some goodies and one of them was their Rivendell MUSA…
Clikstand Universal Camp Stove – Long Term Review
Laura and I have been using our Clikstand stove for the past few months and I feel like I can give it a real thorough review. We were sent both the titanium and steel version of the Clikstand with their…
REVIEW: REI Quarter Dome T3 Tent
I raved in the past about our REI Quarter Dome 3 person tent and it has served us well the last two years. Eventually, however, things will fail. A few months into our trip, the zipper on my side would…
