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I‘m currently running Campy‘s Shamal Ultra 2-Way Fit wheels. The internet is full of comments about these wheels being very difficult when it comes to mounting tires. So maybe it’s a common trait among Campy alloy wheels. Great wheels but I dread getting a flat. Tires are impossible to mount without lots of muscle and … Read more
There are many fears that each backpacker has when they are on the trail, from injuries to severe weather conditions. One such fear (especially for someone with an emergency preparedness mindset) is not having something that you need when you need it. Of course, you can’t bring everything with you. The SmartLite from HighGear is … Read more
Since May is National Bike Month, and May 14th through the 18th is bike to work week, it seems like the perfect opportunity to spotlight some cycling gear. Our buddy Rob over at JerseyBin must have read our minds, because he sent us some of his handy waterproof cases for us to review. And he … Read more
The second part of the bottle review featuring the CamelBak Podium, the Clean Bottle, and the Specialized Purist is going to concentrate on each bottle‘s resistance to growing mold. There are two main reasons why I jumped at the opportunity to test this. 1) One of my favorite brands of powdered drink supplement and recovery … Read more
My wife and I had an interesting conversation about tents a few weeks ago. I had told her that Eureka! was offering a tent to review, as part of our Mother’s Day gift ideas, and she thought that was a bit unusual. Then I asked her what she would come home with if I sent … Read more