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Marmot PreCip Rim Jacket – Hard Shell Jacket
Monday, August 18th, 2008
The Marmot PreCip Jacket was one of our favourites for its light weight, breathability and decent price, but the hard shell Marmot Precip Rim jacket ups the ante for athletic adventures with a new slim cut and stretchy microporous fabric that’s even more breathable. Also added are taped and overcoated seams for extra waterproofing, and a stowable hood with a reflective strip. Worthy improvements all.
Montrail Mountain Mist XCR Trail Runner
Saturday, August 9th, 2008
The Montrail Mountain Mist XCR is a nimble trail runner that allows the wearer to easily cross over to moderate backpacking duty.
Mountain Biking Toys and Tools For A Good Ride
Friday, July 18th, 2008
Below are some mountain biking items that will sure to make your ride more pleasurable.
Source Spinner Pro2
Merrell Chameleon II XCR Low Cut Hiking Shoe / Runner
Monday, July 14th, 2008
Balance dayhiking comfort and backpacking support with the Merrell Chameleon II XCR. This agile low-top earned a permanent spot in many hikers / testers footwear closet after it was put through elevation gain and loss, and a torturous trifecta of rocky ground, polished roots, and innumerable steep scrambles. One hiking tester said, “These shoes nailed every step” he says. “My feet felt so good after 13 hours that I half-jogged the last 2 miles to the car.”
Smooth Navigating – 5 Trail Tested Ways To Get More Out Of Your GPS
Friday, July 4th, 2008
Below are some wise wisdom from experience hikers, backpackers who have explored far and wide.
Vasque Breeze XCR Low Cut Trail Runners
Sunday, June 29th, 2008
For hikers with narrow-foot, this durable shoe offers excellent support. The favorite of two of our female testers, the Breeze’s stiffness and support with 40-pound loads ranks among the best
in the test.
Garmont Eclipse XCR Runners
Sunday, June 29th, 2008
For heavy-load backpacking, this rugged Garmont Eclipse XCR runner is the best choice here.
Built to go over or through anything. The chassis is stiffer and more supportive than any other shoe in this class; testers carried 40 plus pounds for days on the Appalachian Trail and in the North Cascades, and negotiated miles of sharp, fossilized coral in the Azores.
Feathered Friends Osprey Sleeping Bag
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
When you’re spending serious money for a sleeping bag, is it too much to expect perfection? You might find it here, because the Feathered Friends sleeping bag from Osprey is a 30°F mummy sleeping bag and comes in 8 lengths (4 men’s and 4 women’s), with optional custom-fitting.
Merrell Outback Sandals
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
Frog like traction and a simple, secure harness makes the Merrell Outback ideal sandals for watery trips.
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