BIKETUBE Tire Pliers

BIKETUBE has come out with a new product called Tire Pliers. If you’ve spent a lot of time on the trail or road with your bike, you have probably needed to remove the chain. This could have been for maintenance, or worse, a mid-ride disaster. So how about a tire lever and chain tool combination so light and compact … Read more

Storm Protector Hooded Solid Softshell Jacket from Walls

With a name like Storm Protector, I had high hopes for this softshell jacket. And since it’s from from Walls, I wasn’t let down. That’s because Walls is a name long associated with durable work wear. So their move into the outdoor market was supported by their years of experience in materials, design, and workmanship. They’re … Read more

Sierra Designs Frontcountry Bed for Comfort at Camp

The Sierra Designs Frontcountry Bed is not your usual sleeping bag.  Sierra Designs introduced the Backcountry Bed around three years ago and the Frontcountry Bed shares the same overall design.  The differences between these two are right there in the name.  Where the Backcountry Bed is kept light, the Frontcountry Bed a heavier and bulkier … Read more

Aftershokz Sportz Titanium Headphones

At first glance, I wasn’t sure what to think of the Sportz Titanium headphones from Aftershokz. While I enjoyed their wireless version, I wondered who would want the wired version. But after using them for a while, it became clear that the wired version has some advantages over wireless. And though that may complicate matters … Read more