Ryan Humphries
Growing up in southeast Missouri, Ryan spent most of his days playing in the woods, swimming in creeks, capturing wildlife, and dreaming of adventure. His asthma kept him from playing a lot of sports as a kid, but it didn’t stop him from achieving the ranks of both Eagle Scout and a Black Belt in Taekwondo by the age of 16.
Articles by Ryan Humphries
Bringing his perspective as a strength coach, gym owner, and adventure athlete to Engearment, Ryan reviews gear built for the overlap of fitness and the outdoors — technical footwear, premium eyewear, adventure pants, sleeping systems, saunas, and recovery tools tested across Colorado.
Wiley X TWISTED Sunglasses Review
January 23, 2026 — Ryan reviews the $185 Wiley X TWISTED with CAPTIVATE Polarized Blue Mirror lenses and Triloid Nylon frames, grounded in his rule that he only writes about gear he genuinely believes in.
PAKA Ultralight COOLPLUS Crew – Real Elvish Wool?
October 10, 2025 — Ryan reviews the PAKA Ultralight COOLPLUS Crew after finding it performed so well in both heat and cold that it felt almost enchanted.
Helly Hansen Shine Solen Half-Zip Sun Hoodie Review
August 11, 2025 — Ryan reviews the $90 Helly Hansen Shine Solen Sun Hoodie in Bonfire, framed by years of learning to be smart about sun exposure on Colorado mountain excursions.
Mystery Ranch Rip Ruck 32L Review: The Ultimate Travel and EDC Companion
May 20, 2025 — Ryan calls the Mystery Ranch Rip Ruck 32L “a hoss,” reviewing the 3.8 lb tactical-meets-everyday pack for travel and EDC use.
Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid TF Review
March 10, 2025 — Ryan reviews the $235 Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid TF in Ranger Green, digging into the leather/fabric upper, GORE-TEX lining, and Lowa’s ATC insole and DuraPU midsole.
The North Shore Nova 6 Sauna – It’s a Party
June 11, 2024 — Framed by the “ice and fire” wellness trend running through the fitness world, Ryan reviews the North Shore Nova 6 Sauna from his perspective as a gym owner.
Truewerk T1 Werk Pant
June 6, 2024 — Ryan reviews the $79 Truewerk T1 Werk Pant with attention to the 4-way stretch Doubleweave nylon-spandex fabric, double-stitched seams, and eight pockets.
The Ultimate Adventure Pants (Prana Stretch Zion)
April 4, 2024 — After six years and three pairs, Ryan writes a tribute review calling the Prana Stretch Zion the ultimate “adventure pant” for work as a strength coach that crosses into the outdoors.
Xero Shoes Mesa Trail II – Great Minimalist Shoes
March 28, 2024 — Ryan reviews the Xero Shoes Mesa Trail II as a minimalist shoe that has kept his feet comfortable from the back squat platform to the backcountry.
Julbo Montebianco 2 Sunglasses Review
January 31, 2024 — Since his LASIK surgery, Ryan has been on the hunt for the right shades for outdoor activities. Here he reviews the Julbo Montebianco 2.
Vibram 5 Fingers V-Trek Review
September 11, 2023 — On his third pair of Vibram FiveFingers, Ryan reviews the V-Trek in Black/Black — with roots in his reading of “Born to Run” a decade earlier.
Sweat Tent – Portable Outdoor Sauna
April 5, 2023 — Ryan reviews the Sweat Tent portable wood-stove-heated sauna after using it at the gym for a month, covering the health benefits and setup details.
SJK RONIN -20F Sleeping Bag Review
March 3, 2023 — Ryan reviews the 6 lb 3 oz SJK RONIN -20F sleeping bag, noting the long version may be overkill for a 5’6″ sleeper but was too tempting to pass up.
AXWELL Rigid Wallet – The Last Wallet You Will Ever Buy?
February 19, 2023 — Ryan reviews the army green AXWELL Rigid Wallet, distinguishing it from the slim Ridge Wallet that people often mistake it for.
Tifosi Swank XL – Great Sunglasses for $30
February 22, 2022 — A recent LASIK recipient, Ryan reviews the Tifosi Swank XL with Smoke Red Lens at a $30 price point.