From the monthly archives: November 2008
Picture this… it’s the weekend… it’s calm and cool… you’re grilling… and suddenly your dog is at your side begging. At first, you thought the pup wanted something off of the grill; it turns out she wants to go for a long walk.
On this not particularly sunny day you decide that since it may [...]
The new, third studio album by Las Vegas quartet The Killers has something for just about everyone. In a follow-up to their highly regarded second album, Sam’s Town, The Killers take a few bold steps into funk dubs and spacey grooves while maintaining their rock roots. “Human”, the first single from the band’s [...]
The Waterman Hemisphere pen is simple, elegant and contemporary. It is the perfect pocket partner for day-to-day use and is a peerless projection of professionalism and confidence when signing large contracts. We dare you not to look sophisticated when you use this pen.
The Waterman company [...]
If you need a hooded jacket for heading downtown (or your next intelligence op) then reach for the Oakley Disestablishment Jacket. Oakley gear is tough as nails and stylish; good for any high impact night you might have in mind. Whether you’re walking into the club wearing this jacket or running out of [...]
The Explorer, Ranger, Rucksack, Mountaineer, Climber or the Handyman? My personal favorite of all the Victorinox Swiss Army knives is without a doubt the Climber, followed closely by the Rucksack. There [...]
Suunto labels their watches as “wristop computers” and while this description is accurate, I don’t think it captures the how damn nice these watches are. After some research on Suunto watches I decided that the Suunto Vector best suited my needs. I’m in the woods a lot so, knowing the [...]
Photo By: stormykromer.com
All of us here at the Black Rucksack are experienced travelers. One thing that every traveler and more specifically every hiker knows is that when the weather changes, the gear you carry needs to still be suitable. A Fall day in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula can easily start in the 70′s [...]
