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I would caution you against assuming I have a liberal mindset just because of my one position on carrying a firearm. That's the sticky wicket that makes these discussions head banging exercises that bear no fruit. With regard to insulating myself from violent encounters, I understand there is a...

There are some parallels between motos and bicycles that make for an interesting comparison. A good mtb tire these days is $120, way more than some motorcycle tires. But, imagine how many TKC 80s are made compared to a 45North Husker Du fatbike tire. The same thing applies for the scale of...

As a journalist, one frequently reviewing products, this conversation of product pricing makes me nuts. The reason is simple enough, there is really no sound argument to be made for money and what compels us to part with it. I recently posted a review of the Rocky Mt Sherpa on the home page, and...

I'll give you my honest answer. First, because I don't want to blow a hole in anyone, ever. First step in avoiding that scenario is to not carry a gun. Second step is to do my very best to always place myself in areas and situations where I'm less likely, even highly unlikely to have anything...

There are a few pieces I've picked up that are stalwarts that join me on every trip. A few other pieces are variable. I would also say that a couple items represented a painful expenditure, but have proven well worth it. I've attached a 1-10 rating for each piece. 10 represents a piece I value...

By the way, I could give you my gear list as packed in the picture above if that would help. I've got a spare bedroom worth of gear...piled high...and think I've finally dialed in my bikepacking kit for most routes.

There are solutions on the immediate horizons. Part of my test on the White Rim was to evaluate a new shelter designed by one of the major gear players in the outdoor industry. The founder of that company is a fellow overlander with a burly JK, GS and now bike packs. His eventual goal is to...

I'll just lob this out there, because I think this might be a bike worth putting in the mix: http://expeditionportal.com/expedition-portals-long-term-project-2014-suzuki-vstrom-1000/ I've spent the last many months on the newest, and greatly updated, VStrom 1000. The more I ride it, the more I...

I gather the Nextie rims are not fairing well in settings where sharp impact is likely, even if the rim doesn't suffer a direct strike. I guess other reports of failed Nexties are cropping up, but the scenarios seem to be the same. Guys riding hard in technical terrain are the common denominator.

Everything was shot with the X-T1.

Thanks. I love to ride solo. That way I can keep things right on the edge of my limits. Probably not wise, but I do love a challenge. :)

Honaker. Commit to it and you won't be disappointed.

That's an excellent question. The most significant development with this bike is the combining of several technologies, some new, some not, into one package. Full suspension has obviously been around for a long time, but the 27.5 wheel size is relatively new. It obviously fits right in between...

The Bucksaw is in a class by itself. That bike is pure awesomeness. It will have its moments when the extra few pounds are noticed and the climbing speed reduced by a smidge, but in certain scenarios it hauls ***. It's incredibly nimble for what it is, and when loaded beyond its intended...

Thank you for that. Much appreciated, genuinely. Your questions are most excellent. First off, From what I gather, it would not be ideal to run 27.5+ on the Bucksaw but 29+ is definitely out. For what it is, I think the Bucksaw is perfect as she sits, but I understand how some would want more...

The video was shot mostly by videographer/rider Brian Verner. He used a Canon C100 with a monster tripod. Some video was shot with a Sony A7r and most of the stills were shot by Margus Riga with a host of Nikon bodies and lenses. There was...a ton of photo gear on this trip. As for the...

I love it when worlds collide. If you haven't noticed, a growing number of bike manufacturers are starting to fold the term "overlanding" into bike industry parlance. There are a number of bikes actually named as the "Overland" or "Overlander." Rocky Mountain just released their new Sherpa...

One of my riding buds is on his third rear Nextie rim. He's blown out two rims in 8 months. While some people are just hard on stuff, I don't think he typically falls into that category.

We were just talking about our Expedition Portal KLR project bike and why we like it. To be clear, it does nothing exceptionally well. It has average power, average ergos, so-so suspension, modest highway chops, adequate off-road performance, and the whole thing has all the glitz and glam of an...

Whew. That is a crisp shot. Beowolf, my shots have been using exclusively the 18-55 kit lens. Normally kit lenses are a slight step above junk, but this lens is worth having. The zoom range is great for travel photography. Tomorrow I head to Moab to ride the White Rim trail in one push on my...