By John R. Quain
May 13, 2020
Travel Tuesdays: Black Diamond Distance Wind Shell
Given the times we live in, running outside far away from people has become essential for many of us--no matter what the weather. While...
By John R. Quain
May 7, 2020
Travel Tuesdays: Ricoh Theta Z1 360 Degree Camera
The trouble with standard photos is that they fail to capture the magnificent expanse of exotic locales and natural vistas. Ricoh's Theta...
By John R. Quain
Apr 28, 2020
Travel Tuesdays: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 7, starting at $1,400 Being mobile these days is critical and one the essential tools for any digital...
By John R. Quain
Apr 21, 2020
Travel Tuesdays: Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro Earphones
Having trouble getting some shuteye at altitude? The Liberty 2 Pro earbuds ($130) will lull you to sleep and include a handy charging...
By John R. Quain
Apr 14, 2020
Travel Tuesdays: Black Diamond Distance Plus FLZ Trekking Poles
When you're weary and a little oxygen deprived, trekking poles are an invaluable aid along perilous trails (at least I find them...
By John R. Quain
Apr 7, 2020
Travel Tuesdays: Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 32F Sleeping Bag
The three most important features of a sleeping bag should be warmth, weight, and packing size. The Therm-a-Rest Hyperion ($340) gets an...
By John R. Quain
Mar 31, 2020
Travel Tuesdays: Helly Hansen Verglas 3L
When you're on the road, staying warm and dry is critical, and the HH Verglas ($325) will keep you that way. I married it to the...
By John R. Quain
Mar 24, 2020
Travel Tuesdays: Nuun Immunity
Many people swear by vitamin packs and other nostrums to keep colds away; hikers and campers swear by Nuun. Drop a tablet in water and...
By John R. Quain
Mar 17, 2020
Travel Tuesdays: Grayl Geopress Purifier
No one wants to haul bottles of water up a 4,000-foot trail--but you absolutely need to stay hydrated. Grayl's filter bottles offer an...
By John R. Quain
Mar 10, 2020
Travel Tuesdays: Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar
There are fitness watches of every stripe, from traditional Suuntos to upstart Apple Watches, but the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar ($1,000)...