Month: November 2011

Stuffitts Revisited

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It’s been nearly two years since my review of Stuffitts Shoe Savers. In that time, they’ve been hard at work developing new products. At Interbike 2011 in Las Vegas this past September, they showed off Stuffitts for cleats, helmets, and even gloves. These new products represent a natural progression for a company that’s based on … Read more

Create A Holiday Tradition With Jacob Bromwell

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In 1946, the second world war was winding down, and Nat King Cole recorded what would become one of the most famous holiday songs of all time. “The Christmas Song” starts out with the unforgettable lyrics, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” creating an indelible image of simpler times before (Al Gore invented) the internet, … Read more

Eureka! Dualis Sleeping Pad Review

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First, a little disclaimer: A neighbor, a veteran camper and Scoutmaster, did the actual testing here, and this review is based off of our conversation when he returned home from camping. Mrs. Outsider was originally supposed to review this sleeping pad while I reviewed another, but she ended up spending the latter part of October … Read more

New Flashlights From Coast

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Although we obviously won’t be sending any staff to AAPEX, (the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) one of the companies that we’ve recently covered will be exhibiting there. Coast Products will be showing off their new line of LED lights. While they’re understandably going to demonstrate their usefulness in a manner more appropriate to the automotive crowd, … Read more

Winter Riding Gear: The Basics of Base Layers

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Base layers are the perhaps the most functional pieces of your entire cycling wardrobe.  Choosing the right base layer means being able to wear short sleeve summer jerseys from smokin‘ hot temperatures down to 40 degrees or less.  Base layers mean that a light long sleeve jersey can be just the ticket for a ride … Read more