Brian is passionate about long-distance trail running, alpine ski touring, and cyclocross. These are in addition to his lifelong pursuits of rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, camping, and being in the wilderness as much as possible. All of these pursuits have also helped foster his interest in portable technology for the outdoors, such as GPS phone apps, solar technology, and health/exercise tracking devices. Through his years in Yosemite and Rocky Mountain National Park, he developed a love of long alpine ridge climbs and multi-day backcountry adventures. He is a former member of Yosemite Search and Rescue and is a SAR Technician where he was charged with researching, testing, and replacing SAR equipment to ensure the team had what they need to accomplish their missions quickly and efficiently.
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Best Bivy Sack of 2023
What is the best bivy sack? Throughout the past few years, we have traveled near and far with a pack full of bivys to...
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pad of 2023
No matter what your budget or backpacking style is, we can help you find a pad that will give you the best sleep while...
Top Pick
Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Tent Floor Review
If you and your partner are looking to enhance your backpacking sleep experience, this is a great option.
Best Bike Cargo Trailer
Planning to take an overnight trip by bike or just hoping to lessen your impact by commuting to the grocery store via...
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Outdoor Research Helium Bivy Review
A highly refined and functional bivy which has obviously been through extensive research and development. Down to...
How To Choose a Bivy Sack
How to choose the best bivy sack? While the idea of zipping yourself up inside a nylon sack for the night might seem...
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Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy Review
Combines a full complement of features, comfort and weather protection into a lightweight package. Not only is it...
Top Pick
MSR Pro Bivy Review
One of the best and lightest emergency bivy we have tested to date. While it isn't a go-to for all conditions, the...
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SOL Escape Bivvy Review
This is an ultralight travelers dream. It packs warmth, weather protection, and reassurance into a tiny half pound...
How to Choose a Bike Cargo Trailer
We bought and tested some of the best bike cargo trailers on the market to help you stay out of your car and on your...
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Big Agnes SLX Review
If you have not experienced the joy of being able to snuggle your partner on a frigid night out camping, this pad will...
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Camper Duo Review
Make no mistake; at over four pounds, this duo sleeping pad is quite heavy, and may be a bit much to lug into the...
REI Co-op Stratus Insulated Air Review
While it doesn't outperform the heavy hitters, its overall value and performance are quite good.
How to Choose Flip Flops for Men
Humans have been wearing flip flops of one kind of another for longer than you may think, made with everything from...
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Burley Coho XC Review
This trailer is a fantastic piece of equipment if you're looking for a simple and durable solution for hauling...
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