In this review, Scott Drake puts GORUCK's X-PAC GR2 and X-PAC GR3 backpacks to the test, comparing X-PAC fabric against traditional Cordura for water resistance, travel performance, and everyday use. If you're looking for the best waterproof travel backpack for...
Planning our trip to Peru’s Chachapoyas region forced me to rethink my carry-on strategy. The only airline serving the area allows bags just 15 x 12 x 8 inches with an 11-pound weight limit — far stricter than what most international carriers permit. My usual 40L...
On 3 January 2026, U.S. Military Forces raided Venezuela's capital city, Caracas, and captured the Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro. This attack, while a complete surprise, followed months of force movements into the area and extensive news coverage of U.S....
Scott takes a closer look at travel insurance options for destinations in South America, including Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. He follows up with three recommendations for companies that we partner with - because if you decide to purchase travel insurance, we want...
If you've traveled to high altitude destinations, like Quito, Ecuador or La Paz, Bolivia, you've probably experienced some degree of altitude sickness. I first experienced it in 2011 in Cusco, Peru. We got off the plane and I was hurting immediately with flu-like...
Can smart binoculars really change the way we bird? Scott and Angie set out to answer that question with Swarovski’s new AX Visio in hand. From Oregon’s coastal marshes to the cloud forests of northern Peru, they put the world’s first smart binoculars through...
