Which Phone Case Fits Your Lifestyle?
Not only does the type of phone and carrier you pick seem to define you these days, but the box you put it in says a lot about you and your lifestyle. What? You...
Author: Michael Ryan
Is It Too Early To Think Ski Gear?
With the sun high in the sky, the temperature hitting in the nineties and the daylight stretching late into the evening, is it too early to think ski gear? Time for Research Now is...
Ask Gearographer: Phone Cases
Dear Gearographer, I need a good case for my new cell phone because I will be using it at the swim-up bar on my next beach vacation. There are some that claim to be...
Why Knockoffs are Ripoffs
Knockoffs are counterfeit products, sold for cheap or at least cheaper than the original, by unauthorized sellers. We’ve all bought them or at least been tempted to, but there are reasons why it’s in...
Ask Gearographer: Boy’s Only Camping
Dear Gearographer, My friends do a men-only camping trip every year and I want to go. My wife wants to go too and I can’t seem to talk her out of it. She claims...
Ask Gearographer: I want a boat but the wife says, “No.”
Dear Gearographer, I really, really want a boat. My wife says she will divorce me if I get one, but I still want it. I don’t know why she’s so set against it but...
Ask Gearographer: Trash Cans
Dear Gearographer How do you throw out a trashcan? Trashed in Texas Dear Trashed, Great question; I have one broken down trash can that, like a bad case of herpes, keeps coming back....
How to Keep Yourself Occupied on Your Flight
You can only sleep so much, work so much and stare out the window at the clouds for so long before boredom kicks in on your flight. You have to be careful what you...
Gear Head Heaven: Snow Sports Industries of America (SIA) Snow Show 2015
The SIA show held in Denver, Colorado this past Jan29-February 1st was a Gearhead’s dream. The Colorado Convention Center was filled with over 1000 skiing and snowboarding related brands exhibiting their wares and showing...
Ask Gearographer: Snow Helmets
Dear Gearographer, My wife wants me to wear a helmet on the slopes and I don’t want to. How should I handle this and how can I get her off my back? Helmetless and...
Review: Spy Bravo Snow Goggles
Luckily, not for me but for this review, the day I took the Spy Bravos out for a test drive was cloudy, with flat light and occasional teases of sunshine. Functionality ★★★★★ These goggles are...
5 Totally Ridiculous Gadgets to Waste Your Tax Refund On
You’re getting that big check soon, so why waste it on paying off bills or something silly like that when you can have one of these? Own a piece of gear that you’re dying...
Review: SkiLogik Howitzer BC Skis
The SkiLogik Howitzer BC skis cut through the crud, floated on the powder, and were stable on the flats. Yes, it was a widely variable day on the mountain. SkiLogik is based out of Breckenridge, Colorado...
Ask Gearographer: What Do I Do With Old Electronics?
Dear Gearographer, I finally got a big flat screen TV but don’t know what to do with my old TV. I also have two old computer monitors and some other electronic gear to get...
Ask Gearographer: Big Screen TVs
Dear Gearographer With Black Friday and then the Christmas shopping season coming up, I was wondering is this the best time to buy a big HD Flat-screen TV? I have been wanting one forever...
First Shot Targets: Overview and Interview
First Shot makes steel, reactive targets for recreational as well as competitive rifle shooters Their targets are perfect for those who are sick and tired of lugging hundreds of pounds of targets, shredding paper...
Why This is the Best Time to Purchase New Gear
As the sun sets a little earlier, the night air sports a crisp fresh feel and the leaves show just a hint of change, a single thought enters my mind, “Just think what great...
Why it’s a Good Idea to Buy the Newest Gear
It’s not just about showing off when you always have the newest and best gear, though that’s part of the fun. It simply makes a lot of sense. Technology Helps Me Ski As my...
His and Hers Camping: Why I’ll Never Camp With Just the Guys Again
She builds a fire better than Gene, cooks better than Dan, and is way more fun to cuddle with to keep warm than Steve, yet you still wonder why I prefer to camp with...
Why My Bicycle is Embarrassed of Me
I have a hardy Diamond Back 18 speed mountain bike that is a fine piece of cycling engineering, but it’s embarrassed to be seen with me. Why, you may ask? My Clothing I live...
