Point to Point Reviews

Over, under, or through-but never around.

- Theodore Roosevelt motto

The Dogwatch Measuring Stick

Review Philosophy

Would an item be at home on a point to point walk?

“Often, especially in the winters and early springs, we would arrange for a point to point walk, not turning aside for anything–for instance, swimming Rock Creek or even the Potomac if it came in our way.” – Theodore Roosevelt, Autobiography p. 45

 There are trusted objects carried on ascents, dives, picnics, and family hikes. They are subject to debate, myth making, criticism, and preference. So how do they rate?

Scale

“If we swam the Potomac, we usually took off our clothes. I remember one such occasion when the French Ambassador, Jusserand…was along, and, just as we were about to get in to swim, somebody said, ‘Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Ambassador, you haven’t taken off your gloves,’ to which he promptly responded, ‘I think I will leave them on; we might meet ladies!'” – Roosevelt, Autobiography p. 45

 Quality – Made with care, lasts its lifetime.

Value – Costs an honest dollar, has meaning.

Function – Does. Its. Job.

Style – Like Jusserand’s gloves, makes no apologies for looking good.

1 = subpar. 

2 = solid. 

3 = exceptional.

 

You never know when you are going to be in a barrel strapped to a dog's neck. Best to be prepared.

— Anonymous —

Point to Point Reviews

Over, under, or through-but never around.

- Theodore Roosevelt motto

The Dogwatch Measuring Stick

Review Philosophy

Would an item be at home on a point to point walk?

“Often, especially in the winters and early springs, we would arrange for a point to point walk, not turning aside for anything–for instance, swimming Rock Creek or even the Potomac if it came in our way.” – Theodore Roosevelt, Autobiography p. 45

 There are trusted objects carried on ascents, dives, picnics, and family hikes. They are subject to debate, myth making, criticism, and preference. So how do they rate?

Scale

“If we swam the Potomac, we usually took off our clothes. I remember one such occasion when the French Ambassador, Jusserand…was along, and, just as we were about to get in to swim, somebody said, ‘Mr. Ambassador, Mr. Ambassador, you haven’t taken off your gloves,’ to which he promptly responded, ‘I think I will leave them on; we might meet ladies!'” – Roosevelt, Autobiography p. 45

 Quality – Made with care, lasts its lifetime.

Value – Costs an honest dollar, has meaning.

Function – Does. Its. Job.

Style – Like Jusserand’s gloves, makes no apologies for looking good.

1 = subpar. 

2 = solid. 

3 = exceptional.

 

You never know when you are going to be in a barrel strapped to a dog's neck. Best to be prepared.

— Anonymous —