Gear Testing and Consumer Reporting

I abuse, deconstruct and otherwise torture outdoor and travel gear so your readers don’t have to. When I’m not testing two dozen pairs of boots at once, I’ve been known to make comparative deep-dives into consumer reporting on everything from treadmills to blenders.

The Best Ice Grippers: after extensive hands-on testing, my picks and comparative review (Wirecutter)

The Best Winter Boots: after extensive hands-on testing, my picks and comparative review (Wirecutter)

See and Be Seen in the Dark: a roundup of the best headlamps for Alaska’s long, dark winters (Last Frontier magazine)

The Best Freezers: after extensive research, my picks for the best freezers (Consumer Search)

Alaska Asks a Lot of Hiking Footwear: my picks for the best hiking boots and shoes (Last Frontier magazine)

The Best Kids’ Scooters: the best values and best bets in choosing an inexpensive scoot for your kids (Cheapism)