Editor’s Note: Happy Birthday to the youngest Swider, William! He’s four!
In a world of IPAs, lagers and whisky it’s easy for a guy to ignore wine. That said, we want to make something clear… do… not… ignore… wine. We won’t go into all of the merits of wine here. Just remember, there is [...]
Downtown Columbus, Ohio has a lot to offer for the guy who just loves to travel or the guy who is looking for a simple vacation with the big city feel but without the big city hassle.
First off, most of the downtown area and especially the “Arena District” is well organized, easy to navigate [...]
Ducati is a prominent brand of high performance motorcycles and likewise, they hock quality apparel and gear. As an Italian manufacturer typically associated with racing bikes, they’ve also achieved notoriety for their sport/street bikes.
The Ducati Meccanica Hooded Sweatshirt is one of the many faultless ways to show [...]
One of the most refreshing experiences I can think of is spending an afternoon on the dock throwing a stick out into the water so my dog can fetch it. She gets a running start and flies yards off the end of the dock landing SPLASH into the water. It’s obvious she enjoys it and [...]
The Filson company has a long, reputable history among “hunters and fishermen, engineers and explorers, mariners and miners” alike. Their gear is well-known as being among the toughest gear for the outdoorsman; the Filson Shelter Cloth Packer Coat is no exception.
This coat has several features that make it ideal for most day-to-day [...]
Dinner at an upscale restaurant can set a perfect tone for a Valentine’s Day evening. Just a few days ago I had a very difficult, albeit truncated, experience at a restaurant called Volare Ristorante in Wixom, MI, near Novi. Thankfully, my wonderful, hot girlfriend was gracious enough to not let Volare’s failure effect our evening.
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Swiss mechanical watches have the power to transform the wearer from average to exclusive. They accent give definition to any mens style. Since 1904, Swiss-company Oris has been producing quality time keeping pieces such as the Oris Classic Date. The emblematic high-quality craftsmanship of an Oris will suit any [...]
It’s almost time for your brothers wedding… you’re the best man and so far, the whole day has gone smooth. You’re at the church and ready to take your place in front of the church when suddenly… no cuff links! Thankfully, there are some emergency cuff links you can keep with you for just this [...]
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Black Rucksack is an emerging online journal that focuses on gear reviews, adventure and travel.
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