GEAR Archives - Semi-Rad.com

handwritten note: TO: ideal version of myself REMINDER to buy chainsaw, and then carry chainsaw into the woods to remove deadfall, as a service to all trail users, including myself

November 14, 2024

Somebody Should Do Something About This

April 20, 2023

This Is Not Why These Things Were Invented, But

March 12, 2020

A New, Almost Completely Unrealistic Multi-tool Design

graph of amount of money spent vs amount of love communicated

November 21, 2018

8 Adventure Gift Ideas Over $35,000

illustration of man telling retail employee he can get a hiking boot cheaper on Amazon

September 27, 2018

12 Types Of Nightmare Outdoor Shop Customers

When Crappy Gear Is OK

May 3, 2018

When Crappy Gear Is OK

the joy of wearing out a piece of gear

February 22, 2018

The Joy Of Wearing Out A Piece Of Gear

ESSAYS
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why your smartphone is a great adventure tool

February 1, 2018

Why Your Smartphone Is A Great Adventure Tool

used skis and poles for sale

November 16, 2017

For Sale: Skis And Ski Poles — $5

October 19, 2017

10 Basic Rules For Adventure

September 28, 2017

10 Tips For Buying Skis

August 10, 2017

Gear Of The Year: The Wheel

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HUMOR

April 20, 2017

Introducing The First Backpacking Dutch Oven

March 30, 2017

Announcing A New Book: The Great Outdoors: A User’s Guide

7 must have gear picks for your summer adventures

March 23, 2017

7 Must-Have Gear Picks For Your Summer Adventures

February 2, 2017

Now Available: These Things I Made For You

drawing of a cheesy advertisement for a water bottle

September 1, 2016

Review: Water Bottle

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drawing of a foam roller with the words f*!#in jerk written on it

August 18, 2016

Dear Foam Roller:

February 4, 2016

Celebrating 5 Years Of Semi-Rad: 25 Favorite Quotes

September 24, 2015

Some Of My Best Friends Have Been Bicycles

drawing of 13 pieces of outdoor gear for adventurers

August 20, 2015

13 Pieces of Gear Every All-Around Adventurer Should Have

August 13, 2015

Professional Gear Review: Spoon

July 16, 2015

Shout Out To Old Bikes

chart showing the weight of a tent in your backpack vs your friend's backpack

July 2, 2015

10 Tips To Help Lighten Your Backpack

July 10, 2014

The Best Backpack For You

February 13, 2014

Announcing A Revolutionary New MTB Wheel Size

October 17, 2013

What’s The Best Rain Jacket?