The Bluffworks Meridian Dress Shirt appeared an unlikely candidate for someone like me, but after months of wear it has cemented itself in my pack as my (professional) hiking (and traveling) shirt of choice. I gave the Meridian a chance because I am such a big fan of Bluffwork’s other products (their original pants, chinos, […]
Bluffworks Gramercy Blazer Review
Getting excited about a new product from a company is not something that I typically find myself doing, but in the case of Bluffworks I’ve made an exception. I’ve already reviewed both their Original Travel Pants and their Chino Pants, and if you’ve read said reivews, then you know where this is going. Generally speaking, […]
Bluffworks Chino Pants Review
Pants. They cover your legs and provide a level of modesty suitable for most formal events and occasions where revealing one’s leg skin would not be very appropriate (or for just hiding your awesome and/or regrettable tattoos). Long did I scour the globe and the internets for the perfect pair of pants and long did […]
Mountain Hardwear Chockstone Midweight Active Shorts Review
Despite all the time I’ve spent tramping around in the mountains, I have had some difficulty finding a pair of shorts (or pants) that I am really excited about and can really recommend to others. The cold usually doesn’t bother me too much, so in the absence of aggressive insect swarms, shorts are typically my […]
Bluffworks Travel Pants Review
Prior to departing for an open-ended jaunt around the Europe, I realized that my backpack lacked a pair of pants suitable for my intended adventure. If hiking the Pacific Crest Trail had taught me anything it was that just because you can bring something with you, it doesn’t mean you should (that, and how to […]
Dirty Trail Girls
I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, I don’t know what I was expecting. There are a lot of dirty girls out on the Pacific Crest Trail. In fact, I have witnessed more dirty girls on the PCT than I have seen collectively in the rest of my life. Having toyed with the idea of employing […]
PCT Sponsorships: KEEN
I have since updated my stance on KEEN and their supposed “sponsorship” of my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. Find out the truth here. A 2,600 walk through bear infested wilderness provides the ultimate stage for testing and evaluating backpacking gear. Fortunately KEEN, a footwear company based in Portland, Oregon, has recognized the value of said […]
Brazilian Beach Etiquette: How To Blend In
Let’s face it – it won’t be a secret that you are a gringo in Brazil. It is fairly obvious separating the locals from the tourists, but the process becomes even easier at the beach. Luckily, by following the simple code of Brazilian beach etiquette you will be able to (attempt) to blend in amongst […]
Havaianas: The Footwear of Brazil
If you are Brazilian or have been to Brazil, then you (had damn well better) have a pair of Havaianas. From the poorest people of the favelas, to the richest most chique real housewives of Brazil, everyone has Havaianas. Used by most for going to the beach, Havaianas are a simple pair of sandals at […]
A Canga: Why You Want One
The canga (also known as a sarong), as used in Brazil, has to be one of the most versatile pieces of fabric I have ever come across. Usually used as something to sit on at the beach in lieu of a towel (big no-no, that towel), it can be so much more: it’s something to […]
