Tech

The things you can't vibe-code

On vibe coding, moats, and what still matters when anyone can ship a Strava clone, weather app, or AI-training plan.

Apr 12 • Kyle Frost

My Weird Little Outdoor Ecosystem

A satirical gear site, an indie media directory, and a pack weight tracker walk into a bar

Dec 4, 2025 • Kyle Frost

A trip through Florence and Rome touches on the limits and promise of AI in travel

Oct 23, 2025 • Kyle Frost

Can Livestream Shopping Reel In the Outdoor Industry?

If you’re like me, you probably buy most things—outdoor gear, clothing, household necessities, etc.—online.

Sep 4, 2025 • Kyle Frost

iOverlander’s Pivot Shows the Cost of Community-Driven Tech

Built on trust and volunteerism, the popular overlanding and vanlife app now faces the challenge of becoming sustainable.

Jun 12, 2025 • Kyle Frost

Airbnb’s New Direction: Not Just Stays Anymore

Airbnb wants to be more than just a place to book a stay. But can it really pull off becoming the next great “travel super app"?

May 28, 2025 • Kyle Frost

Strava is shifting focus. Will users come along?

What happened to FATMAP routes, SEO moves, product strategy, and a few predictions

Feb 6, 2025 • Kyle Frost

Apple Takes a Hike

Apple is adding trail data to Apple Maps – how might this affect companies like Alltrails and other outdoor apps?

Jun 20, 2024 • Kyle Frost

SEO, AI, and the slow flattening of outdoor media

How will recent developments in AI affect popular outdoor media websites?

Jun 13, 2024 • Kyle Frost

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