CarrySafe 150 Anti-Theft Sling Camera Strap by PacSafe MSRP: $50.00 (BUY NOW) Weight: 5.6 oz (manufacturer list), 5.6 oz (as weighed on a digital postal scale) Features: slash proof strap, easy tripod screw attachment, secondary retention camera attachment, 360 degree rotating camera lug, free moving slider on strap, ergo shoulder pad, built-in storage on shoulder pad … [Read more...] about REVIEW: PacSafe CarrySafe 150 Sling Camera Strap
REVIEW: Pakems After Activity Footwear
Pakems Men's High Top Boot MSRP: $70.00 (BUY NOW for LESS!) Weight: 16.6 oz w/bag (manufacturer list), 21 oz w/bag (Size 13 as weighted on a postal scale) Packed Size: 13.25" x 4.5" x 2.5" (for size 13) Included: compressible travel bag w/ shoulder strap Pakems are a great lightweight packable boot that the company touts as "winter flip-flops." I was skeptical at … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Pakems After Activity Footwear
REVIEW: SteadePod
SteadePod MSRP: $29.99 (BUY NOW for LESS!) Weight: 3.2 oz (measured on postal scale) Size: 3.31" x 2.31" x .75" Features: 1/4" x 20 thumbscrew for camera attachment, 6' retractable stainless steel cable MADE IN THE USA The SteadePod is a small photographer/videographer tool that helps achieve smooth and stable shots without lugging around a tripod. While not a … [Read more...] about REVIEW: SteadePod
EVENT: 2013 SoCal Mountain Rendezvous
My inaugural trip to the 2013 SoCal Desert Rendezvous, put on by the American Adventurist, started in Vegas picking up the awesome Maxtrax Toyota FJ from Ben at Outback Proven. Ben couldn't make the trip this year, but graciously let me fly in and borrow the FJ for the event. Rendezvous is held at a Boy Scout camp high in the mountains just outside Big Bear in southern … [Read more...] about EVENT: 2013 SoCal Mountain Rendezvous
REVIEW: JOBY GorillaPod Focus + Ballhead X
Joby GorillaPod Focus + Ballhead X MSRP: $149.95 bundle ($99.95 GorillaPod Focus & $69.95 Ballhead X when purchased separately) (BUY NOW for LESS!) Designed For: Professional camera systems weighing up to 11 lbs. Great for video & still photography. Strong enough to handle large zoom lenses. Weight: 1.1 lbs Focus & 9.3 oz Ballhead X = 1.7 lbs (measured weight of … [Read more...] about REVIEW: JOBY GorillaPod Focus + Ballhead X