Everyday Gear
Gear reviews, without the fluff. The Good, the Bad, Who it’s for, and.....

4MYTu Tank Carry-On Review - innovation done right

Ekster Wallet Pro Review - better than the standard?

Alpaka Metro Pro Backpack (Important Update) - I was too harsh

Alpaka Bravo 23L Backpack Review - Bellroy x Aer at a value

Matador Globerider 35L Review - four opening styles. what!?

Bellroy Transit Carry On Review - built in packing cubes, and what else?

Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack Review - dual purpose beast

Troubadour Apex backpack 3.0 review - unlike any bag i've tried

Aer Carry-On 41L Review - brakes and build quality

Aer City Pack Pro 2 Review - upgrade done right

Alpaka Elements Pro vs Metro Pro (one is better)

Rework Reset Backpack System Review -- the G.O.A.T Modular experience

Tomtoc T67 Travel backpack 38L Review (2025) - STILL the best travel bag under $100

Six Moon Designs ADC 35L - ultralight hiker turned traveler

Patagonia Black Hole 40L Wheeled Duffel review (2024 version)

Use Final Cut Camera to reduce Apple log file size (finally)

Troubadour Apex Briefcase Review - Masterclass in style and function

Rework Toshi Sling 5L - perfect for water bottles/umbrellas

Pacsafe EXP 45 Anti-theft travel pack Review - pickpockets, beware

Eagle Creek Expanse Carry-on Review - better than hardshell luggage?

Ekster Cardholder Pro Review - worth the upgrade?

Aer Travel Pack 3 ULTRA Small Review - worth the upgrade?

Matador Globerider45 Travel backpack review - for heavy packers

Thursday Boots Encore Sneaker Overview - better than the Premier?

Pioneer Panda Pack Review - perfect for work travel

Tomtoc T32 belt bag, T33 chest pack Review - best hip packs under $30. period

Stubble and Co Kit Bag 30L Review - almost beat my all-time favorite travel bag

Wexley Taylor Pro Pack Review - a minimalist’s backpack with no flaws

Cotopaxi Allpa 28L (2024 Redesign) review - better and worse than last year

Sympl Commuter Backpack 20L Review - A+ tech protection w/ a built-in pouch