I have way too many bags. It’s probably a problem. But if I’m being honest, I’m always chasing the same things: function, design, style, and a little bit of uniqueness. When something checks all four boxes, I’m in trouble. Years ago, I picked up a Dandux coal bag at ACL…

Five things that have my attention on January 11th, 2026.  I think you’ll like them: Duck Camo Collection from Topo Designs: Topo makes some of the best, most functional gear on the planet.  The colorways are reminiscent of the 80s-90s mountain climbing culture.  I love them, and have quite a…

(by Bob Weir & John Marlow, 1977) My time coming any day, don’t worry ’bout me, no Been so long I felt this way, but I’m in no hurry, no Rainbows and down that highway where ocean breezes blow My time coming, voices saying they tell me where to go…

This is not a fun post to write, but since a lot of you have been along for the journey, I wanted to give you an update on our oldest boy, Frank.  I’ve held a lot of this in over the Christmas season, and I’m told that writing this is…