Platypus Tokul XC 8.0 by Cascade Designs

There are hydration packs, and then there are Playtpus hydration packs. I‘ve recently had the privilege of testing Cascade Design’s Playtypus Tokul XC 8.0 extensively. The Tokul XC 8.0 provides a double dose of awesome by combining both a very well-designed pack and the Big Zip LP reservoir. Before I get to the features of … Read more

Mechanix M-Pact Gloves

When someone mentions Mechanix M-Pact gloves, my first thoughts are garage use. However, these gloves have proven to be incredibly versatile. I am familiar with Mechanix gloves; they‘ve been my go to glove when working on my cars for years. When I started asking around for solid mountain biking gloves that wouldn‘t break the bank, … Read more

Polar Bottle Sport

The Polar Bottle Sport really sets the bar for thermal sports bottles. Not only does this bottle insulate well, it is also as easy to squeeze as my regular bottle. When I first received it, I was concerned that the liner and double wall would make the bottle difficult to squeeze, but that is not the … Read more

Blackburn Grid 13 Multi-Tool Review

Blackburn‘s Grid 13 Multi-tool hits a nice sweet spot between having what you need for a longer biking adventure, and portability. The tool is compact and will fit great in the bag of your choice or even your pocket. It weighs in at 142g (5oz.), so you‘ll barely notice it is there at all. The … Read more