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Seiji Ishii

Seiji Ishii

Seiji Ishii has enjoyed a lifetime of outdoor adventure and sports, from participant and competitor to coach and trainer, and finally as an editorial contributor. His interests have spanned cycling, climbing, motorcycling, backpacking, trail running, and the training involved for all of it. He has also designed outdoor and off-road motorcycling gear. He lives in a wildlife refuge in Wimberley, Texas, with his daughter, itinerant dirt bags, a dog, and a cat. Read more of his musings at seijisays.com.
VanDOit LIV: New Modular Van Upfit Can Carry 8 Adventurers

VanDOit LIV: New Modular Van Upfit Can Carry 8 Adventurers

November 8, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

The modular van upfitter rolls out a new model that can haul more adventurers. But it’s more than a people-hauler.

Cotopaxi Allpa 70 Overland Duffel Review: Structured Storage

Cotopaxi Allpa 70 Overland Duffel Review: Structured Storage

November 7, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Finally, a large and organized duffel. The Cotopaxi Allpa 70 gives us ample storage and structure in one.

Black Diamond Vision Down Parka Review: A Tougher Puffy

Black Diamond Vision Down Parka Review: A Tougher Puffy

October 17, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

New for Black Diamond in 2019, Liquid Crystal Polymer fabric promises better durability in the Vision Down Parka.

12 Best Fitness Gifts for the Outdoor Athlete

12 Best Fitness Gifts for the Outdoor Athlete

October 14, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Help the outdoor enthusiasts and fitness freaks train hard and recover better with these athlete-focused gifts.

velomacchi speedway tool roll

Velomacchi Speedway Tool Roll Review: Pack Tightly

September 30, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Velomacchi builds a functional, compact, and — dare we say — stylish way to stash tools on your motorcycle.

VanDOIt Adventure Van Build

Space-Saving Solutions for Campervan Living

September 24, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

A van provides a great space to build a custom adventure vehicle. But while vans have more interior space than many cars and trucks, they still have limited square footage. Here, we offer tips to plan your van build.

LifeSaver Jerrycan

LifeSaver Jerrycan Review: A Clean Water Solution for Your Truck

September 9, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

LifeSaver improves an age-old off-roading staple — the jerrycan — with modern filtration technology. We tested it over a hot Texas summer of dirt roads and daily adventures to see if it really offers the peace of mind it advertises.

Kammok Launches Packable, Waterproof Packs

Kammok Launches Packable, Waterproof Packs

August 27, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

The brand most people know for hammocks enters the backpack and duffel market.

Edelrid Drastically Improves Climbing Rope's Cut Resistance With Aramid

Edelrid Drastically Improves Climbing Rope’s Cut Resistance With Aramid

August 9, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

The Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9 is the first dynamic single climbing rope with built-in cut resistance.

Boreal Dharma Review: All-Around Climbing Shoe With an Amazing Fit

Boreal Dharma Review: All-Around Climbing Shoe With an Amazing Fit

August 8, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

A great fit and incredible heel round out a high-performance, all-around sport climbing shoe.

Beal Birdie Review: A New Device for Assisted-Braking Belay

Beal Birdie Review: A New Device for Assisted-Braking Belay

July 24, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

With the Birdie, Beal delivers a compact and aggressively priced assisted-braking belay device.

NEMO Dragonfly 2-Person Tent Review: Ultralight, Ultralivable

NEMO Dragonfly 2-Person Tent Review: Ultralight, Ultralivable

July 2, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

The NEMO Dragonfly 2P backpacking tent checks all the boxes for two people headed out on the hiking trail.

Crash Testing Bike Helmets? POC Sports & Volvo Cars Collaborate

Crash Testing Bike Helmets? POC Sports & Volvo Cars Collaborate

June 27, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

POC Sports builds a lot of safety gear for cycling, snowboarding, and skiing. Now, POC has embarked on a new initiative with Volvo Cars to further advance cyclist safety.

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Arc’teryx Launches ‘Rock Solid’ Used Gear Program

June 18, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Arc’teryx aims to reduce its environmental impact by half with a buyback program.

Osprey Exos 58 Review: Popular Lightweight Backpack Gets Better

Osprey Exos 58 Review: Popular Lightweight Backpack Gets Better

June 13, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

The Osprey Exos 58 is a capable, multiday, framed backpack nearly as light as many frameless models. We put it to the test for this review.

gore tex infinium review

GORE-TEX T-Shirt? INFINIUM Performance Fiber Makes It a Reality

June 12, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

With the INFINIUM branding, Gore moves past its venerable waterproof roots. The most ubiquitous name in outdoor materials technology made the Breeze INFINIUM Shirt for running. This is our first look.

deuter speed lite review

Deuter Speed Lite Daypack Review: Forget About the Weight

May 23, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Well-positioned padding, honeycomb foam, and a pliable Delrin frame make it feel like there’s next to nothing in the Deuter Speed Lite daypack. We tested the low-profile, lightweight pack over 6 months for this review.

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Do You Learn Anything Useful in Survival School?

May 22, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Is survival school worth your time? Our writer took a 2-day survival training class to find out.

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‘Four Wheel’ Pop-Up Camper Review: RV Comfort, 4WD Access

May 7, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Four Wheel Pop-Up Campers has options that fit on your truck’s bed, giving drivers a luxurious camping setup while maintaining the vehicle’s all-terrain capability. We tested the Four Wheel Hawk pop-up camper for this review.

MSR Mesh House 1 single-trekking pole shelter

MSR Thru-Hiker Mesh House Review: Sub-2-Pound Shelter

May 3, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

MSR squares up with cottage industry brands in a minimalist 10.2-ounce solo bug shelter.

Trango City Sender Review

Work-to-Gym Climbing Pack Vents the Funk From Your Junk: Review

April 30, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

The Trango City Sender is a work-to-gym pack that eliminates one of the most frustrating things about climbing packs: the smell.

Trango Crag Pack 2.0 Review: A Top Backpack Choice for Rock Climbers

Trango Crag Pack 2.0 Review: A Top Backpack Choice for Rock Climbers

April 9, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

The Trango Crag Pack 2.0 is a durable, capable gear-hauler at a great price.

Nemo Tensor Ultralight Sleeping Pad baffles

‘Silent Nights’: NEMO Tensor Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review

March 18, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Unique construction silences and stabilizes the new NEMO Tensor sleeping pad, which we review here.

Nemo Kyan 35 synthetic mummy sleeping bag hood

First Look: NEMO Kyan 35 Synthetic Mummy Sleeping Bag

March 13, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Patent-pending FeatherCore insulation closes the gap to down in the NEMO Kyan 35 Synthetic Mummy sleeping bag.

Kupper Mounts Bike Carrier on SUV roof

Suction Cup Bike Rack: Testing the Safety of Kupper Car Mounts

March 5, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

Will giant suction cups securely transport your bicycle?

Alaska Gear Test: Patagonia M10 Anorak & Galvanized Pants Review

Alaska Gear Test: Patagonia M10 Anorak & Galvanized Pants Review

February 18, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii

The Patagonia M10 Anorak and Galvanized Pants blend minimalism and performance for hardcore alpine adventures. But these garments took a beating in our Alaskan ice climbing test for this review.

Five Ten Quantum VCS climbing shoe

Five Ten Quantum VCS Climbing Shoe Review: All Feet Welcome

December 28, 2018 | By Seiji Ishii

All-day comfort meets all-around performance in the Five Ten Quantum VCS. From powerful edging on moderately steep terrain to heel and toe hooks along favorite bouldering projects, this shoe takes on a little bit of everything.

Somewear device

Somewear Global Hotspot Review: Simple Off-Grid Assistance

December 27, 2018 | By Seiji Ishii

Forgoing all the fancy extras, Somewear relies heavily on users’ phones to power its wearable hotspot. But does that ease of use make for reliability headaches? We put the app-based satellite communicator to the test.

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World’s Skinniest Half Rope: Edelrid Pro Dry 7.1 Review

December 13, 2018 | By Seiji Ishii

We put ‘the skinniest and lightest half rope money can buy’ to the test.

Patagonia Micro Puff Storm jacket

Review: Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Upgrades the King of Puffies

December 6, 2018 | By Seiji Ishii

Patagonia improves its most advanced puffy ever to stand up to even wetter conditions.

Marmot Castle Peak jacket Polartec Alpha Direct

Marmot Castle Peak Jacket Review: Fend Off Moisture Inside and Out

November 9, 2018 | By Seiji Ishii

Marmot employs the latest tech from Polartec to create a full-featured backcountry ski jacket. With it, the brand hopes to raise the level of comfort and mobility to match the Castle Peak’s warmth and waterproofing.

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