AJ Powell
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Mission Workshop Signal Pants: The Best Travel Pants I’ve Ever Worn
After years of searching, I finally found the perfect travel pant. Mission Workshop's Signal Pant is stretchy, durable, breathable and water-repellent, but best of all, it looks great. → Read More
The One Bike Upgrade to Make in 2020
By making a few tweaks to your drivetrain and upgrading a few parts, you can be faster and more efficient on the bike in 2019. → Read More
This Briefcase Convinced Me to Ditch My Backpack
I've been a dedicated backpack user for as long as I can remember, but Bellroy's new Laptop Brief showed me a new way. → Read More
This Unassuming Backpack Is the Last Travel Bag You’ll Ever Buy
We've tried countless travel bags over the years, but there's a new style taking the market. The new Evergoods CTB 40 stands above the rest. → Read More
This Briefcase Convinced Me to Ditch My Backpack
I've been a dedicated backpack user for as long as I can remember, but Bellroy's new Laptop Brief showed me a new way. → Read More
The Winter Survival Skill Every Outdoorsman Should Know
We spoke with Marco Johnson of the National Outdoor Leadership School and JJ Johnson of REI Outdoor Schools to find out how to make survival snow shelters. → Read More
I’ve Had This Fleece in My Winter Kit for the Past 8 Years. Here’s Why
I've had the Stryka in my winter outdoor kit for the past 7 years for everything from snowboarding, to hiking, to mountain biking. Here's why. → Read More
It’s Settled, This Is the Tastiest Trail Mix You’ll Ever Eat
The best trail mix can be simple, but with a little effort and some flourishes, you can make a truly killer trail mix to fuel your hikes. → Read More
4 Ways to Cuff Your Pant Legs
Four proper ways to cuff jeans, chinos, canvas pants and more. → Read More
How to Cuff Your Jeans
It doesn't matter which kind of jeans you prefer. We've made perfecting the cuff easy. → Read More
These Great Italian Designer Sunglasses are 80% Off Right Now
Stepani Style stocks hand-finished Italian sunglasses from Ermenegildo Zegna for 80 percent below MSRP. → Read More
24 Great Vintage Cameras You Can Still Buy
Updated for 2018. We round up the 24 best vintage film cameras -- cult classics in 35mm, medium format, large format or Polaroid photographer. → Read More
Mission Workshop Signal Pants: The Best Travel Pants I’ve Ever Worn
After years of searching, I finally found the perfect travel pant. Mission Workshop's Signal Pant is stretchy, durable, breathable and water-repellent, but best of all, it looks great. → Read More
Kind of Obsessed: I Found the Perfect Carry-On Weekender
I'm constantly traveling for my job, and few weekenders have ever impressed me. Now, I've found the perfect travel pack. → Read More
24 Great Vintage Cameras You Can Still Buy
Updated for 2018. We round up the 24 best vintage film cameras -- cult classics in 35mm, medium format, large format or Polaroid photographer. → Read More
2019 Mazda CX-9 Review: The Best SUV I’ve Ever Driven
Mazda's CX-9 SUV is a spirited family hauler that feels nothing like a family hauler. It's peppy and will satisy everything you want in a car. → Read More
We Tried Road Tubeless Tires, and We’re Never Going Back
Looking for a faster, lighter and more comfortable ride? Ditch your traditional tires and go for a tubeless setup. → Read More
The One Bike Upgrade to Make in 2019
By making a few tweaks to your drivetrain and upgrading a few parts, you can be faster and more efficient on the bike in 2019. → Read More
Google’s New Smart Clock and Display Could Change the Way You Wake Up
Today at CES, Google announced its second smart display, the Smart Clock and Smart Display in collaboration with Lenovo. → Read More
How to Get a Better-Fitting Road Bike
We spoke with Brooklyn's ACME Bicycle Company to find out how to get the best fitting road bike possible. → Read More