Category: Ask Gearographer

Dear Gearographer, I have recently been hearing about Tenkara fishing. Does this really make fly-fishing easier or is it just a fad? Your friend, Fish head from Arkansas Dear Fish head, Tenkara is an...

Dear Gearographer, Why does it seem everyone riding a bike these days is covered in company logos. Are they all getting paid to advertise? When I jump on the bike path I feel like...

Dear Gearographer, I have a very quick question: when is the best time to buy new gear? Much Appreciation, Wondering in Wyoming     Dear Wondering, I find Monday through Friday between 8AM and...

Dear Gearographer, What is Duct Tape and how did we ever survive without it? Yours truly, Sticky in Florida Dear Sticky, Duct Tape is a gift from the Gods to all of humanity. Okay,...

Dear Gearographer, With Siri on our phones and Google Maps and MapQuest online, will men ever need to ask for directions again? -Lost in L.A. Dear Lost, Real men never asked for directions before....

Dear Gearographer, My girlfriend insists I am a gearhead. I’m not really sure if that’s bad or not but the look on her face tells me it’s not good. To me there is nothing...

Dear Gearographer, I’ve learned over the last few years that if there’s one thing I’m really good at it, it’s getting lost. Even with my smartphone, I still find myself getting a little worried...

Dear Gearographer, Recently my girlfriend and I moved from a large metro area to a more rural setting. Since the move, she has taken up an interesting hobby—fishing. She’s been going a little crazy...

Dear Gearographer, My friend watches a lot of “survival” shows, and recently he’s been gearing up for worst-case scenarios. He keeps talking about how you can drink your own pee if worse comes to...