Max’s background as a climber, cyclist, and wildlife ecologist has led to much time spent in the outdoors. Over the years he has worked and adventured in national parks on 4 continents, mapped thousands of acres of forest, and designed a statistical model to help combat the negative impacts of natural gas drilling. After a brief stint studying ecology and conservation in the UK, Max is happy to call the Sierra home, though he does miss the maple syrup making opportunities afforded by his previous stomping grounds in the northeast.
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How to Choose a Cooler
How do you choose the right cooler among so many fantastical claims? We've spent years testing the best products and...Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42 Review
Offering good overall quality but failing to match the value provided by other models in the price range, these...Vanguard Endeavor ED II 10x42 Review
This model builds upon the successful foundation of the award-winning Endeavor ED binoculars, bringing Vanguard Optics...Zeiss Terra ED 8x32 Review
Zeiss says that the Terra ED 8x32 is the perfect companion for great adventures in nature, and it certainly has its...How To Choose Binoculars For Your Needs and Budget
Binoculars are probably the world's most used optical instrument. That's not to say that telescopes don't have their...Athlon Midas G2 8x42 UHD Review
In the very competitive mid-range price tier these bins fail to make a distinct name for themselves. If you're looking...Top Pick
Leica Ultravid BR 10x25 Review
As Leica says on their website, this pair of binoculars is "the reference standard". These are the compact binoculars...Steiner Predator 8x42 Review
Offering average quality at an average price, there are definitely better deals to be found than the Steiner Predator...Zeiss Victory HT 10x42 Review
With top notch optical quality the Zeiss Victory HT has everything you'd want form high-end bins, though the Swarovski...Celestron Outland X 10x50 Review
While these bins are very bright, they also have some very notable clarity issues. If you're only looking at birds...Best Buy
Vortex Diamondback 8x28 Review
For those looking for an inexpensive and portable pair of bins, the Vortex Diamondback mostly fits the bill. However...Celestron SkyMaster DX 9x63 Review
If you want a telescope but don't have the budget for one, the SkyMaster DX 9x63 is a perfect alternative. It soaks up...Rubbermaid DuraChill Wheeled 5-Day Review
The Rubbermaid DuraChill Wheeled 5-Day is the only model we tested that has wheels. This increases its portability in...Nikon Monarch 5 8x56 Review
Offering incredibly low light performance at the expense of portability, the Nikon Monarch 5 is good for stargazing...Igloo Glide PRO 110qt Review
Nothing can ruin a barbecue like pulling a muscle trying to lug around a huge cooler full of ice and cans and ice...
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