COFB X-Pak EVO Sling Pack: FirstLook
A backpack is something everyone is familiar with, has used, and probably owns more than one. We certainly have reviewed many over the years, our favorites being from Tom [...]
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Birding Gear : BlackRapid FirstLook/FirstUse
A few months ago, we took a look at the way we transported the Nikkor 200-500mm lens when we birded (yes, it’s a verb). In that post, we gave a quick mention to two [...]
Tameshigiri Series: FirstCuts
In recent posts to our Tameshigiri series, we showed the carving of the cutting post and the rolling of the tatami mats. With those tasks completed, the remaining two tasks [...]
Tameshigiri Series: Rolling the mats
In the previous installment of the Tameshigiri Series, we showed how we made the post for holding a rolled-up tatami mat for cutting. In this installment, we will detail [...]
Tameshigiri Series: Cutting Post
In 2012 Gleason Sensei briefly considered adding a “live blade” session to Shobu Aikido’s program. His intent was to give his students the opportunity to [...]
NOT Oakley X-Metal Collection: Mars Leather
We have a couple of pairs of Oakley sunglasses (Juliet, Madman) in our collection. Oakley glasses are instantly recognizable to those who know their X-Metal line. They are [...]
Cirque du Soleil OVO: Backstage
RainyDayMagazine saw Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL at Boston University’s Agganis Arena a few years ago. Cirque du Soleil OVO premiered in New England at the same arena on [...]
Graphene-X All Rounder Shorts: InTheWild
We have been fans of the clothing from Graphene-X ever since we learned about them in 2021. Their utilization of high tech materials and emphasis on form-follows-function [...]
Birding Gear : Cotton Carrier FirstLook
A few months ago, we took a look at how we transported the Nikkor 200-500mm lens when we were out birding. In that post, we gave a quick mention of two slings which we [...]
Boxster Project: Windshield Maintenance
The only time we think about the wipers on the Boxster is when it rains, but that’s always too late to do anything about the streaking, squeaking, and stuttering. Of [...]
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