The Extrawheel: A Trailer for the Trail

I acquired the Extrawheel Bike Trailer out of both apprehension and necessity. I had read conflicting reports about the availability of water on the White Rim Trail, but pretty much everyone agreed that a gallon of water per person per day is a good minimum planning strategy when estimating the water requirements for the Utah … Read more

Fjällräven High Coast Wind Anorak

The Fjällräven High Coast Wind Anorak ($180) is a packable lightweight wind- and water-resistant anorak-style jacket. But first thing’s first. You have to know how to pronounce “Fjällräven”. Get your tongue-roll on for the “r” and say it with me: “Fee-yellll-reh‘ven”. Check you out! You just said “arctic fox” in Swedish! The High Coast Wind … Read more

The Pedco UltraPod Grip Tripod

The Pedco UltraPod Grip is a new tripod in the UltraPod lineup. The UltraPod Grip weighs 3.2 ounces, is pretty compact, and can deliver secure and precise adjustability for your camera of choice. The UltraPod Grip fits anything fitted with a ¼-20 threaded mount. A ball and socket assembly positions devices at any angle. A … Read more

Wing Lights

“All bets are off” is one of my favorite lines from a favorite movie of mine, “Snatch.”  The same can be said for our safety every time we head out for a ride.  The thing is, I‘m not a betting man.  In fact, I prefer to hedge my bets and stack the odds in my … Read more

Vargo Titanium Bot

The Titanium Bot from Vargo is both a water bottle and a pot for your cooking needs. If you want to save a little weight while camping, you can use the Bot to carry your water, and then flip the lid over, put it on your stove, and boil water for a hot meal. Try that … Read more