Scott Gilbertson

Athens, Madrid

Senior Writer and Reviewer at WIRED Magazine

itinerant, Köppen Cfa, 200 m

Articles

My Fleece Jacket Is See-Through: Alpha Direct and Grid Fleece

6 days ago | technewstube.com | Scott Gilbertson

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My Fleece Jacket Is See-Through: Alpha Direct and Grid Fleece

6 days ago | wired.com | Scott Gilbertson

Ever since I started backpacking in the 1990s, I've carried a lightweight fleece jacket. The puffer jacket may have eclipsed it in popularity, and merino wool is sustainable and stink-free. But the humble fleece is durable, breathable, and light. It also costs next to nothing.
Why Is My Fleece Jacket See-Through?

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Scott Gilbertson

1 day agoThe U.S. recently imposed steep import duties on China and other countries where outdoor gear is made. Industry experts believe prices are about to shift. The bikes, backpacks, tents, and other outdoor gear on our wishlists are about to get more expensive—a result of America’s burgeoning trade …
The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

1 week ago | technewstube.com | Scott Gilbertson

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The Best Backpacking Water Filters

1 week ago | wired.com | Scott Gilbertson

Once upon a time, you didn't need such a newfangled contraption as a backpacking water filter. Getting a refreshing drink meant meant dipping your tin Sierra cup (or Nalgene) in any stream and taking a nice, cool, clear drink. Unfortunately, thanks to the prevalence of giardia and other fun protozoa and bacteria, that's now likely to have you running behind every tree. Thankfully, the solution is pretty simple. Grab one of these water filters and put it between you and that ice cold stream.
The Best Backpacking Water Filters

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Scott Gilbertson

2 hours agoOver the weekend, Sex Education and The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood criticised US comedy show Saturday Night Live for a sketch that mocked her teeth – which she called “mean and unfunny”. The sketch, titled The White Potus, reimagined season three of Mike White’s The White Lotus with characters from …
Best GoRuck Backpacks (2025): Rucking, Hiking, and Every Day Carry

2 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Scott Gilbertson

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Best GoRuck Backpacks (2025): Rucking, Hiking, and Every Day Carry

2 weeks ago | wired.com | Scott Gilbertson

I very rarely sound evangelical about anything, but a GoRuck backpack can change pretty much everything about how you carry and live your life. The company makes of the toughest backpacks we've tested. They're all well-made, comfortable, and durable, which makes choosing one difficult. Do you want the original GoRuck GR1? The bigger GR2? Or perhaps the smaller Bullet? And what is the Rucker?
Vivaldi Browser Now Comes With Proton VPN for Free

4 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Scott Gilbertson

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Vivaldi Partners With Proton to Put a VPN in Your Web Browser

4 weeks ago | wired.com | Scott Gilbertson

Vivaldi Technologies has announced a new partnership with Proton AG that will integrate the free version of Proton VPN into Vivaldi's web browser, allowing every user a quick and easy way to access a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN protects users’ privacy by hiding their real IP address.