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  The Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 is one of the most comfortable ultralight backpacks on the market, and we like using it for trips where our load demands a little extra padding and support. With its affordable price point, perfectly sized capacity, and adaptable design, the Gorilla is one of our top picks from our Best Backpacking Backpacks guide.  We have been hiking with the Gossamer Gear Gorilla backpack for years. Quick Specs MSRP: $240 MEASURED WEIGHT (med.): 1 lb. 13.7 oz. VOLUME (med.): 50 L MAX WEIGHT REC.: 30 lbs. View at Gossamer Gear The Gorilla is one of...

Quero shoes are handmade in Spain. As the company notes, Quero offers, “an old way of making shoes… a new way to buy them.” I received a pair of their Mercer Oxford, and they have a new customer. The shoes look amazing, seem to be crafted with excellence, and, most of all, they are incredibly comfortable. I’m buying boots next! I was about to go out and buy a new pair of black dress shoes when I was offered a chance to check out a pair of Quero handmade shoes. I requested a pair and was sent their Mercer Oxfords...

Quero shoes are handmade in Spain. As the company notes, Quero offers, “an old way of making shoes… a new way to buy them.” I received a pair of their Mercer Oxford, and they have a new customer. The shoes look amazing, seem to be crafted with excellence, and, most of all, they are incredibly comfortable. I’m buying boots next! I was about to go out and buy a new pair of black dress shoes when I was offered a chance to check out a pair of Quero handmade shoes. I requested a pair and was sent their Mercer Oxfords...

As we resolutely cross the threshold into the 5G era, there are a wave of “firsts” popping up in the market. The LG V50 ThinQ, for example, is the first Sprint 5G smartphone. The V50 is a warmed-over upgrade to last year’s V40, with 5G serving as the primary feature. Sprint’s 5G network provides more access than competitors AT&T and Verizon do at the moment, but that may change over time. Is the LG V50 ThinQ worth the 5G premium? What if you don’t live in a Sprint 5G market? We answer these and other questions in Android Authority‘s LG V50...

Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here’s why. First… there’s nothing wrong with a hoodie. And despite what the above image may indicate, no one is making the case for guys everywhere to trash their collection of hoodies. That said, if you’re the type that’s open to elevating your look, even just a little bit, when dressed down? Then these alternatives to the ubiquitous hooded sweatshirt are worth exploring. All of the below hoodie-substitutes offer many of the same advantages of a hooded sweatshirt (i.e. easy to layer, casual, comfortable) yet will look a bit more aesthetically appealing to most....