Random Bits

Salomon and Suunto‘s world champion mountain runner earns the most votes from National Geographic Adventure readers Ogden, UT‘”February, 2014‘”National Geographic Adventure, National Geographic‘s website dedicated to adventure, travel and outdoor lifestyle, has announced that Salomon and Suunto  mountain runner Kilian Jornet Burgada, an Adventurer of the Year for 2014, has won the People‘s Choice Award. … Read more

Prior to the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show, I wasn’t entirely familiar with the breadth of cool gear offered by Nite Ize. Seems like they offer something for cyclists, campers, pet owners, walkers (not the zombie kind), runners, and anyone that just wants to be a little more organized. Here are just a few. First … Read more

Ok, so we missed it by a day. But it’s certainly still relevant and newsworthy for our readers.   SAN FRANCISCO (February 5, 2014) – Timbuk2, the original San Francisco bag company, today introduces the World‘s Greatest Messenger bag for its 25th Birthday. Timbuk2‘s bread and butter, the new Classic Messenger Bag is a grind-it-out, … Read more

Ok, maybe you don’t need it, but you want the CiFer. Admit it. Billed as “The World’s Best Unbreakable Carbon Fiber Card Tool”, the CiFer weighs next to nothing, handles a half dozen tasks, and it’s carbon fiber, so it looks cool doing it. We got a sneak peek of this little tool a few … Read more

Precision Measurements Optimize Prescription Lenses for Individual Wiley X Wearers As a leading innovator of premium protective eyewear for military, occupational and recreational use, Wiley X has now moved far beyond simply offering Rxable eyewear.  A precision prescription digital lens technology developed by Wiley X – DIGIFORCE™- is now being offered to provide superior vision … Read more