On March 11, 2007, I asked the gadget gurus of the BootsnAll message boards for some feedback on how much “cool” gear is too much for long term travel. One of the suggestions I got back was the $20 Empress MP3 player. Basically, you store your MP3’s on an SD flash memory card, and the […]
Gear
I Got My Casio Pathfinder Watch, Now Need Advice
So I received my new Casio Pathfinder watch 3 days after I ordered it – awesome turnaround time from the vendor (via Amazon.com)! It feels great on my wrist and it’s noticeably thinner than the previous model I had tried on. Plus, it doesn’t feel too heavy. I went with the black version, as I […]
I Just Bought a Casio Pathfinder Watch
Question: What does a guy do when he’s planning a backpacking trip around the world, and he finds himself ahead of schedule in savings with 6 months to go? Answer: He buys a Casio Pathfinder watch for $199 from Amazon.com. Why would he need such a watch? Just consider the following scenario, and you’ll wonder […]
Casual Adventure, Best Gear Store on Earth
Arlington, VA – I was a young 21 when I first walked into Casual Adventure. I was on the prowl for a backpack to accompany me around Europe for the summer. Nine years later, I found myself returning once again as I prepare for my first trip around the world. Casual Adventure is a family […]
My Backpack Tells A Story
I bought my red Gregory Chaos backpack at family-owned Casual Adventure in Arlington, Virginia.