SABRE Red Personal Safety Sprays

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For the month of October, we’ve been working to spotlight companies that have supported breast cancer awareness and research. With their donations  reaching $100,000 in 2010, Safety Equipment Corporation became a platinum level sponsor of  the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. That alone would have earned them a mention this month, but they produce a … Read more

How ‘Bout Them Bears?

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Last month, my daughter had her first encounter with a bear in the nearby mountains. While her friend’s dog made it clear that their hike was being cut short, it could have been much worse. The dog stood its ground and growled, refusing to take another step, and that’s when they noticed the fresh tracks, … Read more

Brazos Walking Sticks

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We’ve already covered some trekking poles and at least one pair of Nordic walking poles this month, so it’s time for something a little different. Brazos Walking Sticks is a family-run business based in the Brazos River Valley of Texas. Each of their unique wooden walking sticks and canes is handcrafted by a local woodworker, … Read more

Guyot Designs

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Guyot Designs offers simple, yet functional products that are environmentally responsible, ethically manufactured, and designed for long-life. Their Original Splashgaurd™is a $2 plastic insert for Nalgene bottles which allows for a more controlled flow from the wide mouth bottles. Building on their success, they now offer SplashGuards in other sizes, as well a grip for … Read more

Bearpaw – Live Life Comfortably

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Many of the products that we’ve covered so far this year emphasize function over form. And when you’re trying start a fire, cook a meal, hike to the top of a mountain, or light a campsite, that makes sense. But when you’re just kicking back after a long ride, a weekend of hiking, or an … Read more

Keenfit Fitness Poles – Walk Your Path

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Pole walking, also known as Nordic walking, was originally developed by Finnish ski coaches as a way to keep their skiers in top form year-round. This aerobic exercise transforms a regular walk into nearly a full-body workout, while building on the benefits of what is surely the oldest form of exercise. By incorporating upper body … Read more