Commercial Photographer and Outdoorsman

Based in the Appalachian Mountains, Anthony is a commercial product photographer within the outdoor industry. Alongside Anthony’s commercial work, he is also an avid outdoorsman and would rather be in the woods than anywhere else.
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Spyderco Bushcraft G10 Review

January 4, 2017

Welcome back to my first gear review of 2017! Today I want to share my thoughts and impressions on a knife that I have been extremely excited about….The Bushcraft...

Bushcraft Gear Reviews / Camping Gear Reviews / Gear Reviews / Knife Reviews / Mora Knife Reviews / Outdoors

Mora Eldris Review (my outdoor companion)

November 22, 2016

Welcome back to another gear review, folks! I have been extremely excited about this new little knife and have been eager to get my review up for it. So without further ado let’s...

Gear Reviews / Knife Reviews / Spyderco Knife Reviews

Spyderco Company History (2 new reviews coming soon)

November 8, 2016

I was recently browsing around YouTube, watching some other gear reviews, learning about a few new products, etc. I ended up stumbling upon BladeHQ’s videos about Spyderco’s...

Bushcraft Gear Reviews / Camping Gear Reviews / Gear Reviews / Knife Reviews / Mora Knife Reviews / Outdoors

Mora Kansbol Review

November 7, 2016

Welcome back to another Knife Review, folks! Today bringing you all another high-value Mora Knife. I recently put out a review of my beloved Mora Bushcraft Black, which received...

Bag Reviews / Camping Gear Reviews / Gear Reviews / Outdoors

Osprey Talon 44 Review

October 30, 2016

Welcome back to another gear review, folks! Today i’m going to share my initial thoughts on a bag that is still in it’s testing phase here at the AnthonyAwaken...

Everyday Carry Reviews / Gear / Gear Reviews / Knife Reviews / Outdoors

Zero Tolerance 0350 Review (“the little tank”)

October 17, 2016

Welcome back to yet another gear review, folks! I have been on a frenzy lately with knife reviews. I’m coming to the point where i’ve packed a lot of these...

Everyday Carry Reviews / Gear Reviews / Knife Reviews / Outdoors / Spyderco Knife Reviews

SpyderCo Paramilitary 2 Review

October 13, 2016

As always, welcome back to another gear review, folks! Today i’m bringing you one of my favorite everyday carry blades, the SpyderCo Paramilitary 2…Specifically...

Camping Gear Reviews / Gear / Gear Reviews / Outdoors

Columbia Redmond Mid Review

October 11, 2016

Welcome back to another gear review! I have done a lot of gear testing this Summer and even early this Fall. I’ve tested backpacks, knives, trails stove and a lot more....

Bushcraft Gear Reviews / Camping Gear Reviews / Cold Steel Reviews / Gear Reviews / Knife Reviews / Outdoors

Cold Steel Finn Wolf Review (“The Pocket Woodsblade”)

October 10, 2016

Welcome back to another gear review, everyone! Today i’m bringing you the follow up to my Cold Steel Finn Hawk Review. I’m going to introduce you guys and gals...

Bag Reviews / Camping Gear Reviews / Gear / Gear Reviews / Outdoors

Condor Venture Pack Review

October 9, 2016

Howdy, everyone! Welcome back to another gear review. I’ve been talking about this item on my Instagram for about a month now. It’s the Condor Venture Pack,...

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Cold Steel Finn Hawk Review

September 26, 2016

As always, welcome back to another Knife Review, everyone! If you can’t tell, i’ve been having a blast reviewing some great hiking and camping gear as of late....

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Mora Bushcraft Black Review

September 19, 2016

07/10/17 Mora Bushcraft Black Update (Part 2 out now): I recently released a Mora Bushcraft Black Review “Part 2” here. Give it a read once you’re done...