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The first few weeks of spring this year had temperatures far below normal and more days of sleet and snow than we had all winter. The days the temperature made it into the 50s, it rained. I guess I could have taken the advice of a tee I saw at Interbike which said to Harden … Read more
Sneaking in as the last post of the month, the F.O.M. (Freedom Of Movement) hemp shirt from Duluth Trading is a worthy way to wrap up April. This was originally intended to run on April 20th, but that wouldn’t have provided enough time for a truly comprehensive review. Known for their Ballroom jeans with the … Read more
Coffee. The real “vitamin C”. Some of us cannot (or refuse to) start our day without it. My work desk has a coffee maker on it. The morning I wrote this article, I got up three times for another cup of coffee. Excessive? Maybe. But let’s not judge. If you appreciate a good cup of … Read more
Most people who enjoy the outdoors have probably been there – you put on a backpack that is way too heavy and awkward, then when the uphill sections start it gets much, much worse. Sometimes, the problem is that you brought more than you needed, in which case trimming the fat will help, but not … Read more
When I was first asked to review the Avex Wells water bottle, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Let’s face it, most water bottles just aren’t that interesting. You fill it, carry it, drink, repeat. Other than these basic functions, water bottles aren’t known for being particularly fascinating. They don’t really even have any moving … Read more