Advanced Primate Details & Distractions

New Year's Resolution: How You Can Make an Impact in 2020

by Janese Bryant January 03, 2020

Ah the new year. A time for reflecting upon the events of the past and looking forward to a future full of exciting new adventures.

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The Wickedest Town in the West

by Janese Bryant October 15, 2019

As you pull off I-17 toward Cottonwood and Jerome, the road is flat and empty but inexplicably includes 8-10 roundabouts that go nowhere.

Arizona Tool

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Meet the Maker: Gabe from Alpin Mountain Co.

by Tim Shiffer August 02, 2019

We recently caught up with Gabriel (Gabe) Young, founder of Alpin Mountain Co., a super-fresh, outdoor first, urban-ready backpack company on a sunny afternoon in Truckee, California.

Alpin Mountain Co. Meet the Maker

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Adventures In Between: 4 of Our Favorite Western Hikes

by Janese Bryant April 16, 2019

I love testing my own personal limits in as many amazing places as I can. Unfortunately not many have the time or financial resources to be constan...

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700,000 People: Water Positive, Carbon Neutral, and Zero Waste?

by Janese Bryant March 14, 2019

I’m certainly not an eco-queen as anyone who knows the cars I prefer would attest, but I might be the recycling princess of my neighborhood. Recycl...

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Step One of the Minimalist Transformation: Your Wallet

by Chris Caban February 13, 2019

Remember the first time you saw cargo shorts? The style was genius. Going way beyond the concept of a traditional four pocket layout by adding larg...

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Everything in Arizona is Out to Kill You

by Janese Bryant January 10, 2019

In this entry, our Vice President Jan shares a story of the journey that led her to her own personal paradise and the (very) important lessons about survival in the desert that she’s picked up along the way.

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Choosing the Perfect Backpack, Tote, or Messenger Bag

by Janese Bryant December 06, 2018

Every day you fling open the front door and step out of your house setting forth on your next great adventure . . . or maybe you’re just heading of...

Advanced Primate Backpacks Blogs Messenger Bag Tote

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The Cultural Revolution of the Roaring 20's

by Chris Caban November 13, 2018

It is ingrained within us as individuals, our hunger for freedom, to fight when our rights are threatened. Imagine sitting at home after a long day...

18th Amendment Prohibition Roaring 20's Speakeasy

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Every Classic Car Enthusiast's Dream: The Barn Find

by Janese Bryant October 30, 2018

It’s the day every classic car collector dreams of . . . the day they stumble upon their very own barn find. The term “barn find” describes the dis...

'67 Camaro Barn Finds Gearhead Blog Primate Chronicles

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Introducing the Daywalker Backcountry S’more

by Tim Shiffer Jr. October 08, 2018

When it comes to campfire concocted desserts, s’mores are king of the hill. Not only because they are fun to make and feature chocolate... okay, ma...

8 Feathers Distillery Daywalker Ground Game S'mores

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Evie's Story Part 3: A New Life in Idaho

by Tim Shiffer Jr. August 17, 2018

This is the third of a three part blog about a little puppy named Evie and the story of her life thus far, told through the eyes of a young woman with a big heart. Part three chronicles the arrival of Evie to the United States and transition to her new life in Idaho.

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