Random Bits

Here’s a life-saving product so new, we don’t even have an official photo of it yet. Spotted hanging out in the Geigerrig booth at Outdoor Retailer, the Emergency Water Kit is one of Geigerrig’s latest innovations. Similar to the product shown in the photo to the right, it’s due to be released this month, which … Read more

Most people have no idea that there is such a thing as National Preparedness Month (as a matter of fact, many people within the industry have been surprised when we brought it up to them).  But, there is such a thing, and September is the month.  While getting preparations in place (and checking, rotating, and … Read more

Yes, today really is National Trail Mix Day. You may have read on some other, less-informed sites, that there has been no congressional proclamation, or that some so-called expert was unable to come up with any source for this holiday. Rubbish! If people are going to perpetuate the myth that a rabbit is leaving their … Read more

Launching their new cooperation to promote technical safety in e-bikes at this year‘s Eurobike in Friedrichshafen, TéœV Rheinland and TranzX officially present their joint goals and initial agenda to the trade Cologne/Bad Nauheim, August 24, 2012 – E-bike safety as a common goal: this position unites the TranzX PST brand of the JD Group, a … Read more

Yeah, I had never heard of it either. But since the folks at CLIF BAR sent me an email reminder, I figured it was worth mentioning. Especially since they want our readers to celebrate with a CLIF MOJO bar giveaway! That’s right, CLIF is going to send out a five pack of CLIF MOJO bars … Read more