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Bruce and Ben plunge into the irresistible world of gear rabbit holes—where the quest for “just right” quickly morphs into “way too deep.” From ultralight tent debates and cycling minimalism to high-end kitchen knives and slick blazers, they break down the obsessive, hilarious, and sometimes unnecessary lengths we go to research, buy, and justify our gear. Along the way, they dish hard-won truths: when to trust the hype, when to let go, and how to know when “good enough” really is. If you love sweating the details (or just want to know why your buddy suddenly cares about zipper pulls and moonlight modes on flashlights), this one’s for you.
Brands & Products Mentioned (With Links)
Nemo Dragonfly OSMO 2p Tent NEMO Equipment | REI
Big Agnes 3-Person Tents Official Big Agnes | REI 3-person selection
Sid Mashburn Ghost Blazer Shop Mashburn | Brooks Review Article
Filson Tote Bags Filson Collection
G-Shock Watches Best Sellers | Beginner Guide
J.Crew Linen Blazer Men’s Linen Blazers at J.Crew
Global Chef’s Knife Global Classic G-2 8” Chef’s Knife | Amazon
Bradford Knives MagnaCut Paring Knife Bradford Knives - Culinary Range | DLT Trading
Montana Knife Company MagnaCut Knives MKC Official
Spyderco Super Blue Chef Knife KnifeCenter
Mykita Sunglasses MYKITA Sunglasses
Roka Sunglasses Roka Official
Zeal Optics Auto Sun Cycling Sunglasses Zeal Auto Sun
JB Prince/Gray Kunz Spoons (Koons) JB Prince Gray Kunz Sauce Spoon
Tojiro Gyuto (Japanese Chef Knife) Tojiro DP 8.25" Gyuto
Surefire Flashlights Surefire Flashlights
HDS Rotary Flashlights HDS Systems Rotary
Chris Reeve Small Sebenza Chris Reeve Knives – Small Sebenza
Vera (Wera) Tools / Allen Key Sets Amazon Wera Hex Key Sets
Wiha Micro Bit Driver Set Wiha Micro Bit sets
Kozy 2700K (Kelvin) Flashlights Kōsen finder
Nikon L & Canon L (professional camera lenses) Nikon Lenses | Canon L Glass
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By Ben Brooks & Bruce LaymanBruce and Ben plunge into the irresistible world of gear rabbit holes—where the quest for “just right” quickly morphs into “way too deep.” From ultralight tent debates and cycling minimalism to high-end kitchen knives and slick blazers, they break down the obsessive, hilarious, and sometimes unnecessary lengths we go to research, buy, and justify our gear. Along the way, they dish hard-won truths: when to trust the hype, when to let go, and how to know when “good enough” really is. If you love sweating the details (or just want to know why your buddy suddenly cares about zipper pulls and moonlight modes on flashlights), this one’s for you.
Brands & Products Mentioned (With Links)
Nemo Dragonfly OSMO 2p Tent NEMO Equipment | REI
Big Agnes 3-Person Tents Official Big Agnes | REI 3-person selection
Sid Mashburn Ghost Blazer Shop Mashburn | Brooks Review Article
Filson Tote Bags Filson Collection
G-Shock Watches Best Sellers | Beginner Guide
J.Crew Linen Blazer Men’s Linen Blazers at J.Crew
Global Chef’s Knife Global Classic G-2 8” Chef’s Knife | Amazon
Bradford Knives MagnaCut Paring Knife Bradford Knives - Culinary Range | DLT Trading
Montana Knife Company MagnaCut Knives MKC Official
Spyderco Super Blue Chef Knife KnifeCenter
Mykita Sunglasses MYKITA Sunglasses
Roka Sunglasses Roka Official
Zeal Optics Auto Sun Cycling Sunglasses Zeal Auto Sun
JB Prince/Gray Kunz Spoons (Koons) JB Prince Gray Kunz Sauce Spoon
Tojiro Gyuto (Japanese Chef Knife) Tojiro DP 8.25" Gyuto
Surefire Flashlights Surefire Flashlights
HDS Rotary Flashlights HDS Systems Rotary
Chris Reeve Small Sebenza Chris Reeve Knives – Small Sebenza
Vera (Wera) Tools / Allen Key Sets Amazon Wera Hex Key Sets
Wiha Micro Bit Driver Set Wiha Micro Bit sets
Kozy 2700K (Kelvin) Flashlights Kōsen finder
Nikon L & Canon L (professional camera lenses) Nikon Lenses | Canon L Glass
Some links above may be affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, the hosts may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps keep the show running!