Austin - A Man and His Gear

My 2ND Favorite Biolite Charge 100 Max Feature!

Reviewing the All-NEW BioLite Charge 100 Max!

Using my Supernote Nomad! Thanks Supernote for gifting this to me! Buy one for yourself by visiting the link in my bio.

This e-Ink notepad tablet from @supernote_official stands out as one of the bigger turnarounds I've had when reviewing a product! It started out slow, and lackluster, but is now one of my favorite pieces of gear (thanks to them gifting it to me). Read the full review later, but here is a quick recap: What do I like about it? 1. Everything is one place 2. Drawing feels mostly like paper 3. It's a really well-built unit 4. The pen feels like something you want to use 5. The clear back is cool 6. The size is great What did I not like about it? 1. The pen wobbles around in the folio 2. The file system could be better Read the full article, linked in bio!

I haven't reviewed too many rings, but that might change because of these @ridge (who gifted them to me) rings right here, as I was quite impressed! You can read my full review (linked later on), but here is a quick recap. What did I like? 1. It’s extremely comfortable 2. The carbon weave actually looks like carbon 3. The 6mm width is perfect. 4. These rings have an incredible warranty What do I not like about the rings? 1. I wish the silicone ring came in half sizes. 2. The carbon fiber ring was scratched. Read the whole article, linked in bio!

After eight months of owning the @apple iPhone 15 Pro, it's time to let you guys know what I think about it! So here you go! What do I like about it? 1. Incredible Camera and High-quality video 2. It is so incredibly fast. 3. The 120hz Frame Rate 4. Apple's Ecosystem 5. The battery life is impressive. 6. Night photography What do I NOT like about it? 1. The screen size 2.The always-on display 3. Not as customizable 4. The price point Read my full review, linked in my bio!

I've had this @thekeyport Pivot 2.0 for quite some time, and it was time to post my long-term review (did you see it?). Now, they gifted this to me a couple of years ago, so I've had a chance to test it quite a bit. Here's what I found! What did I like about it? 1. Very high quality 2. Extremely easy to install or remove keys from the organizer 3. Modules and key accessories are very well-thought-out 4. Very customizable to be exactly what you want What do I not like about it? 1. Only fits eight keys 2. With accessories, it is more bulky than the competitions 3. It can get expensive once you have built it the way you want Check out the full review in my bio!

The @ridge Wallet Aluminum was my first real minimalist wallet, and ever since I have been a fan of their products! Recently, they gifted me this Aurora Carbon Fiber wallet, and after extensive testing, it's time to share my thoughts on the wallet! What did I like about it? 1. Extremely simple design 2. It's quite durable 3. Forged carbon with green looks awesome 4. Cash strap is one of the best 5. Great card capacity 6. Comes with both a money clip and a cash strap What did I not like about it? 1. Still not the easiest wallet to get cards out of 2. It's really expensive, with no additional utility Want to learn more about it? Check out the link in my bio!

@deckersxlab Has been one of my go-to brands for years now! I've had these Baja shoes for almost a year now (they had gifted them to me), and it was time to share my thoughts! What do I like about them? 1. They wear just like normal shoes. 2. They look like normal shoes. 3. It can be worn in the water, like water shoes 4. Extremely comfortable What did I not care for? 1. The X-Scape Bajas don’t shed sand 2. Not super breathable 3. They are quite expensive 4. They aren’t truly slip-on shoes Want to learn more about them? Read more at the link in my bio!

Now this is a premium duffel bag! This is the @bellroy Venture Duffel 55L bag (thanks to them for gifting it to me). I've been testing it since earlier this year, including a weekend getaway, and have been quite impressed with it! What did I like? 1. The bag’s massive size 2. Padded handles and strap 3. The material is really nice. 4. The water-resistant pouch in the bottom 5. The large easy to use zippers What did I not like? 1. Sometimes it’s just too big. 2. Quite expensive 3. I wish it had a few more pockets or dividers. Want to read more about it? See the link in my bio!

Over the past couple of months, I have been testing out the Merrell Agility Peak 5 shoes (thanks to the brand for gifting them to me) and I have been incredibly impressed! The things I liked most? The comfort, colors and the insane amounts of grip (among other things)! What did I not care for? They are truly a trail running shoe, and don't do double duty when you need to dress up a bit. Want to read my full review? Visit the link in my bio!

I have no doubt that in the past, metal wallets would have never been considered a viable option. Whether it be because leather had more give or because it was easier to make. However, with the growth in popularity of minimalist wallets, that is perfectly suited to the metal form factor. I’ve had a chance to test tons of different wallets, with plenty of them being made out of metal! In this article, I’m going to tell you ever metal wallet that you should consider (ranked by my favorite up top). Quick note: All of the wallets on this list except the Ridge Aluminum were gifted to me by the brand, however all opinions are my own. Read more on my site!

This is the Supernote Nomad e-Ink Tablet!

This is the Ridge 3K Carbon Fiber Ring Set!

Carbon fiber and wallets go together like peanut butter and jelly! I'm a massive fan of both! That's why I fully tested and put together a list of my favorite carbon fiber wallets in this article! Find the article in my site, linked in my bio!