Ramblings of An Adventure Correspondent
 
 

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Ramblings from a lifelong adventurer

Seiji is a regular contributor to Gear Junkie, Gear Institute, Upshift Online Magazine and other adventure and sports related outlets.

 
 
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Risks, Consequences, and the Graph of Life
Risks, Consequences, and the Graph of Life

Viewpoints from the backside of middle age.

Life Emulates Climbing
Life Emulates Climbing

Thoughts from the bottom.

Leatherman Free P4: The Most Refined Multi-Tool Ever
Leatherman Free P4: The Most Refined Multi-Tool Ever

The most refined multi-tool ever!

First Look: MoonShade Is a Temporary Awning for Your Adventure Rig
First Look: MoonShade Is a Temporary Awning for Your Adventure Rig

The MoonShade Portable Awning is a light and packable awning for overlanding vehicles and more.

Don't Drop That Phone! Tethers Prevent Expensive Accidents!
Don't Drop That Phone! Tethers Prevent Expensive Accidents!

These phone tethers can prevent an expensive accidental drop.

Big Agnes Fly Creek HV1 Carbon Review
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV1 Carbon Review

Dyneema composite fabric and carbon poles help attain a one-pound trail weight — but at an extreme cost.

VanDOit LIV: New Modular Van Upfit Can Carry 8 Adventurers
VanDOit LIV: New Modular Van Upfit Can Carry 8 Adventurers

The modular van upfitter rolls out a new model that can haul more adventurers. But it’s more than a people-hauler.

Cotopaxi Allpa 70 Overland Duffel Review: Structured Storage
Cotopaxi Allpa 70 Overland Duffel Review: Structured Storage

Finally, a large and organized duffel. The Cotopaxi Allpa 70 gives us ample storage and structure in one.

The New Gore-Tex Pro 3: New Fabric Technologies, But Are They Better?
The New Gore-Tex Pro 3: New Fabric Technologies, But Are They Better?

Three new fabric technologies, but are they better?

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Prism Alpine Climbing Pack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Prism Alpine Climbing Pack

Hyperlite Mountain Gear brings Dyneema to alpine packs.

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Church. As usual, today’s service was simultaneously uplifting and grounding. Like others I know, at times I have been disillusioned, and have completely lost faith. But cycling always welcomes me back without judgement. I don’t think I w
What a glorious day. Got a late invite for a private ride day for my first day back on the bike since wrist surgery. I headed out not knowing the loop, and it ended up being 30+ miles, so my wrist got a great test. And it all went well. I got to see
I’ve only ordered out once since March. Although proud of myself for cooking every meal, I felt inspired to help my local restaurants. I waited tables, cooked, bartended, and eventually managed an eatery for, I believe, seven years. I know what
Sorry to get political, but.... #rockthevote
An accurate representation of the mental strategy that has served and still serves me well...I think. #repost @semi_rad ・・・ based on an actual conversation with an actual licensed therapist
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there who would go to the mat for their kids regardless of the odds. To the ones that get up, time and again, beaten, scarred, broken, because you’re their dad. To the ones that will sacrifice all, i
 
 
 
 
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