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The Best of a Compromised Choice


    I’m a sport bike rider so buying helmets is rather simple.  Snell/ECE certification and best reviews and I’m basically on my way.  I previously had an Arai RX-7 Corsair which served me well for quite a few years, with the only problems being their ridiculous side-pod, ADSIS or Super ADSIS or some other

Thin Wallet, Thick Boots


I’m a bit of a shoe snob, I’ll admit it, but with good reason.  I’m extremely hard on shoes and can destroy a cheap pair in months – weeks if they’re a bargain-basement brand.  I recall in high school buying my first pair of modern-style cowboy boots, a fancy pair of grey bonded leather, rubber

One Of The Best Recovery Tools


What happens when Sherman Pass gives you a gash on your new KO2 tires? You figure out how to use a high lift jack. Fortunately Joe and Jeremy used it before and were able to quickly change my flat tire. I personally had to YouTube how to use a high lift jack a few times

First Overland Test Drive


It was 3 months after I bought my jeep and I made some upgrades for my first Overland trip.  My friends and I were wrenching in the garage almost every weekend until our Labor Day trip. We installed: Rock Hard Oil Pan Transmission Skid Plates, Smittybilt Rock Sliders, and Rubicon Express 2.5″ lift.  I had

Who is Calscadia?

The name Calscadia came from a portmanteau of the CAL from California where I reside and SCADIA for the Cascades, where I’m from originally as well as in reference to Cascade Locks where I adopted a beloved Bernese Mountain Dog. I started this website and social media as an outlet to talk about the adventures I take, the people I meet and the gear I abuse along the way. When I talk about gear, I’ll tell you what works, what doesn’t and why I came to that conclusion. I purchase my own gear, am not sponsored and won’t put ads on videos because I hate that as much as you do. I may get money from affiliate links but you’ll always know that in advance. Hopefully I’ll see you out there!