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5.11 Tactical Load Up 22″ Carry On 45L – Review

by Melissa Georgeson | Oct 22, 2025 | Gear Curious

Find out why the 5.11 Load up 22” Carry On is the ideal choice for travelers seeking durability and size.

Small American Business: Curves N Combatboots

by Melissa Georgeson | Jun 13, 2020 | People | Apparel, Small American Business, Vetrepreneurs

Vetrepreneur-owned Curves N Combatboots offers apparel for women. The company mission: empower women to feel beautiful in their own skin. Read about the company, the leggings, and the new fabric lines.

Garmin Forerunner 35: A Watch And Training Coach

by Melissa Georgeson | Jun 10, 2020 | Gear Curious | Gay for Watches, Gear Reviews, Watch Pr0n

When I first started running seriously in 2013/14, I wanted a watch that had GPS and would track my runs accurately versus preplanning on Google Maps. ‘Cause, you know, who has time for that? That’s when I decided to buy the Garmin Forerunner 220 (220). It did its job...

Jeans from Barbell Apparel: maybe your answer to The Struggle

by Melissa Georgeson | Jun 12, 2019 | Assorted Ramblings | About These Britches, Eyes On, Women's Tactical Pants

Barbell Apparel: clothing for athletes who have different proportions than the average population. Here is a review of their jeans, pants, and sports bra after several trips to large cities and more out hiking and camping.

The Mira 2-in-1 Pack | 5.11 Backpack Review

by Melissa Georgeson | Apr 25, 2019 | Assorted Ramblings | 5.11 Tactical, Packs and Bags

The backpack portion fully unzips like a suitcase allowing you to pack everything flat. It was actually kind of neat being able to peel open the backpack like an orange — typically I’m used to backpacks only opening halfway down. I’m also able to fit quite a bit of stuff into my backpack, a few days’ worth of clothes and my wash kit.

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How My Experience in Scouts Shaped My Life

by Melissa Georgeson | Jan 4, 2018 | Op-Eds, People | Woman Crush Wednesday

Recently, I noticed a news article discussing how The Boy Scouts of America were finally accepting girls. I actually thought the article was a joke because I was in Scouts myself, here in Canada, about nineteen years ago when Scouts Canada became completely...