Author Archives: Ben Brooks

Knife Review

The James Brand Folsom Knife Review

The Folsom will look and work just as comfortable in the woods as it does breaking down boxes in the garage.

Knife Review

The James Brand County Pocket Knife Review

Civilized. Deliberate. Beautiful.

Wallet Review

The EZGO Slim 2.0 Wallet

I have searched for the most attractive, smallest, and least expensive wallet. In that search, the EZGO Slim is by far the best I have found.

Smart Pen Review

A Review of the Livescribe Smart Pen

The Livescribe offers the best of both worlds: hand written notes which are also available on your devices in digital form.

Bag Review

The GORUCK GR1

The GR1 is my only bag, not because it's the perfect bag, but because it can be any kind of bag I need it to be.

Bag Review

The Ona Bowery Camera Bag

It’s a function of looks, design, construction, and size. And the Bowery checks all those boxes quite nicely.

Gear Guide

The Best Everyday Carry Pocket Knives

Like an iPhone, your knife is only useful when it is with you. And like phones, you are only going to use the knife you actually like. Here's our guide to finding the right pocket knife (or knives).