Reviews

New Balance Minimus Trail Shoe Review

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Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, I lost the joy of running. Riding my bicycle, getting a driver’s license, and joining the workforce probably all played a part, but it’s that last bit that probably did the most damage. Working at various office jobs meant hard sole shoes with a deep shine. And time on the … Read more

Aero Tech Designs Bib Shorts Review

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Part of growing up is sometimes facing the reality that certain beliefs and understandings you have about the world are false.  Looking back, I don‘t remember having much difficulty dealing with the realization that, contrary to what my parents and others told me, there actually wasn‘t a fat man in a red suit sliding down … Read more

Bushnell Backtrack GPS D-Tour Review

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In keeping with our theme of cool gear that would also make a great gift, we’re presenting a review of Bushnell’s D-Tour GPS unit, which is a simple to use GPS unit with some very handy features. Besides the usual latitude, longitude, and altitude, it offers an electronic compass as well as temperature information. But … Read more

Taking A Strolle With Dr. Scholl’s Shoes

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Don’t confuse Dr. Scholl’s Shoes with Dr. Scholl’s, the footcare company. While the latter is still making orthotics for your grandma, and wart remover for your wife’s uncle, Dr. Scholl’s Shoes is busy designing footwear that appeals to a younger demographic, one that demands style with comfort. Admittedly, that’s a somewhat risky proposition, but from … 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