Kershaw Scallion
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Time for a quick little knife review. For a long time, my obsession with outdoor gear led me to procure knife after knife after knife, alongside a multitude of watches. I came to amass quite a collection of folders, assisted … Read More

Opinel No. 7
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Simplicity at its most elegant and functional. Opinel knives have been cutting meats and cheeses to be eaten on bagguetes in the French countryside for more than a century. Since 1890, this quintessentially french knife has been marketed out of … Read More

Platypus Platy Bottle
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For as long as I can remember, I have drank the majority of my H2O from a Nalgene plastered with an obnoxious amount of stickers and a carabiner attached to the lid loop. At school, the gym, in the backcountry, … Read More

Au Naturel
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The month of March was without any new plastics. Tough, eye-opening, but definitely worthwhile. April is about new beginnings. The warm rains bring life to the budding flowers, students begin their final quarter of study, and a many leafy greens … Read More

Finding My Element
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Even though I will not set sail across America for many months, I have started my search for a suitable car/home for my time on the road. Initially, I gravitated towards the Subaru Outback. It is a solid car that could … Read More

Living Without Plastic
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I think it probably goes without saying that trying to live a life sans-plastique is very difficult in this day and age. My goal for the month of March was to not use or buy any new plastic. I could use plastic … Read More

Testing Weakness, Finding Strength
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Every year, the CrossFit Open rolls around to find out who are the strongest, fastest, and most badass athletes in the world of CrossFit. For those of us who don’t necessarily fit that description, it is an opportunity for 270,000 … Read More

The Conundrum of the Outdoor Gear Industry
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As I transition away from synthetic hygiene or food products, I am constantly reminded of a glaring contradiction in my own consumer history: My gear. There are certain companies in the outdoor tech industry that have an environmentally-focused conscience. Patagonia, … Read More

Plastic-Free Coffee
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I’m pretty sure that I haven’t figured out how to make the perfect cup of coffee yet, but I have figured out how to make a plastic-free cup of coffee. As part of my monthly promise, I have tried to … Read More

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