Articles in: Product Reviews
Review of Two Merrill Hiking/Winter Boots
January 12, 2012 | No comment
Just in time for the Christmas Bird Count season, Stacia and I received a pair of Merrell boots each from Natureshop. Stacia’s pair is the Merrell Taiga Buckle Waterproof. My pair is not “officially” in the winter boot category but is instead a hiking boot: the Merrell Refuge Core Mid Ventilator Waterproof. We both wore [...]
The Birds of Skyrim
December 14, 2011 | 7 comments
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the fifth video game in the Elder Scrolls series from Bethesda Softworks. It is an epic adventure and an open-ended game of exploration. We find it both beautiful and entertaining and have been having fun playing it since it came out 11-11-11. Skyrim is a large land full of forest, [...]
Review of The Big Year Movie
October 25, 2011 | 1 comment
Stacia and I saw The Big Year movie on opening night, Friday, October 14th, 2011. This movie had received a lot of hype from birders across the country and we were excited to see it. Here is our joint review from a new birder and the self-proclaimed “birdfreak”. NOTICE: There are no spoilers so you’re [...]
Review of Princeton Field Guides Mammals of North America App
September 14, 2011 | 2 comments
The following is a review of the Mammals of North America app which is the companion to the wonderful Princeton Field Guides – Mammals of North America [review]. Screenshots are from my aging iPhone 3G that still works adequately. When you first load the app you are given several choices in how to find a [...]
Skechers 500 Mile Mark Update
August 29, 2011 | No comment
It has been over 6 months since I started walking and hiking with my Skechers Shape-ups AT Diamondback Trail and I have surpassed the 500 mile mark. These shoes have been abused, covering all types of terrain and activities. I have played full court basketball in them, ran several miles, and walked through mud, water, [...]
Review of Icebreaker Hiking Wear From Natureshop Clothing
June 29, 2011 | No comment
I was recently contacted by Natureshop in New Zealand to review some of their Icebreaker hiking clothing. Here is what I think. L to R: GT Run Tracer Pant, SS Sprint Crewe shirt, and Hike + Mid Crewe socks Icebreaker GT Technical 200 – SS Sprint Crewe shirt At first I was worried about the [...]
Skechers Shape-ups 1,000 Mile Project Update – 150 Mile Mark
April 13, 2011 | No comment
For the next year I will be putting a brand new pair of Skechers Shape-ups AT Diamondback Trail through the gauntlet of “birder abuse”. I have passed the 150 mile mark! Here are my thoughts thus far. I have been walking Bella nearly twice a day at 1-2 miles each time. I love that the [...]
Skechers Shape-ups AT Diamondback Trail Review – 1,000 Mile Project
March 21, 2011 | 4 comments
For the next year I will be putting a brand new pair of Skechers Shape-ups AT Diamondback Trail through the gauntlet of “birder abuse”. I received this pair of shoes from Skechers to undergo this endeavor. At the end of the year (365 day period) I will see how the shoes hold up to my [...]
