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Winter is here, and so is the new Glacier Stainless 1 L vacuum bottle from GSI Outdoors. As the name implies, it holds a full liter of your favorite hot or cold drink. That’s twice as much as their new .5 L (half liter) bottle, for only a few dollars more. If you’re like me, you’ll want … Read more
We recently published an intro to CloudLine Apparel, and their Switchback Hiker socks. Click here to read this article and find out more about CloudLine. As I had hoped, these guys sent over a couple pairs of their socks for my three night hike on the Buffalo River Trail. I walked a little over 26 miles … Read more
It‘s that time of year when one of the best things about camping is sitting around a fire. The Mayfly and Monarch from Alite Designs are lightweight, packable camp-chairs that maximize comfort for relaxing around the flames. Both Alite chairs are constructed from ripstop nylon and aluminum, assuring they are light yet sturdy. This pair … Read more
I‘ve been using the UCO A-120 Comfort Fit Headlamp for a few months now. This headlamp is super comfortable, plenty bright, and easy to use. UCO says the A-120 is the thinnest, most comfortable headlamp on the market. While I haven‘t checked on it, I can say that the A-120 is thinner than any other … Read more
When I received the opportunity to test the Mino Shoe Life Tracker, I was excited and skeptical at the same time. As a self-proclaimed avid runner, one of my first concerns is reducing injury, and along with that is knowing when it is time to replace my running shoes. Usually, I guesstimate by looking at … Read more