Brian McCurdy
My wife Sasha and I love to spend time in the mountains, and I love to document our activities and the beauty of our surroundings. I also have a bit of a gear addiction, to testing new equipment and apparel is pretty ideal.
I started documenting our adventures locally and abroad before working as a trail running race photographer. I loved taking action photos that highlighted the personal effort as well as the amazing locations. This, combined with my aforementioned gear addiction, made the transition to testing and photographing outdoor gear an obvious path.
Last Updated: May 13, 2024
As backpacks trend toward lighter and less durable designs, Arc’teryx’s Bora (formerly the Bora AR) stands out as a burly and capable heavy hauler. Now offered in larger 65- and 75-liter capacities (past versions were sold in 50 and 63L options)...
Last Updated: May 13, 2024
I typically purchase gear with an eye toward fastpacking and previously thought of high-capacity packs as being useful only for slower thru-hikes or long trips into the backcountry. The Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 backpack has changed my mind. Though...
Last Updated: May 13, 2024
Gregory’s Baltoro is their flagship model designed for hauling heavy loads over longer distances, but their Katmai is arguably the more approachable option for most. I brought the 65-liter version to Patagonia....
Last Updated: May 13, 2024
Specialized’s outgoing 2FO ClipLite shoe was a favorite of ours for its well-rounded up and downhill performance, and the latest 2FO DH Clip targets the same group of enduro-focused riders. Throughout a...