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Suunto Ambit mapping vs. OpenGPS…
Side by side comparison of the map and stats of the track recorded on the Suunto Ambit and simultaneously tracked using the OpenGPS app on my 4G phone. Ambit The data from Movescount.com and the data...
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‘Tis the season for one and all to come out with all manner of gift suggestions for the holidays. We all browse through the lists and suggestions, looking for ideas and clues for special things for...
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Testing out a new chest rig…
A couple weeks ago I went on a short hike in the Superstitions with my camera gear. For the first time in a long time, I carried my ridiculously heavy tripod out into the field. Carrying the D300...
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Columbia’s #Omniten 2013…
This is the #OmniOutlaw graphic banner I created when the the first #OmniTen were announced. My deep seated #OmniEnvy began in early 2012 when Columbia Sportswear launched the first #OmniTen campaign....
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Testing Columbia’s Omni-Freeze Zero…
Being #OmniTEN has it’s perks. One of the awesome parts of this experience has been the opportunity to dig a little deeper than usual into a brand’s technology. Usually, I get to test one or two...
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Gear Review: Helle Eggen Outdoor Knife…
I consider myself a knife guy. Not like the guys that have an obsession with collecting every knife out there, but in that I always have one with me and I really appreciate a quality knife. Over the...
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Gear Review: Columbia Trail Drier Windbreaker Jacket…
I’m going to keep this one short and sweet – I really dig this jacket! The Trail Drier Windbreaker Jacket is one of the pieces Columbia Sportwear sent this season’s OmniTen. I remember when it first...
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Easy knots with the LoopAlien…
A little while back I was contacted by Claire over at Outdoor Trail Gear to take a look at the LoopAlien for creator David Burrell. David developed these cool lightweight gadgets a while back and...
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Gear Review: The Mini Mojo Load Out Bag…
In addition to being a gear guy, I can also be sort of a Tactical Geek. I like the heavy ruggedness, versatility and modular nature of much of the gear designed for the military. So when the guys at...
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Rediscovering Trail Running
The hard part about getting back into running after a long time away is the shortness of the runs. It usually takes me a mile or so to get into sync and find my rhythm. Another mile of decent running...
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New Stuff from Solo Stove…
If you guys remember, I reviewed the SoloStove a while back and was pretty impressed with it. It’s a pretty nice, lightweight, found-fuel backpacking stove that works really well. There is a...
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Terramar Baselayers in Arizona High Country
Keeping warm on the go is about layering. Hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, skiing it doesn’t matter, you body temp is going to fluctuate throughout the day as conditions and exertion changes. Throughout...
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Essentials for Summer Microadventures
Thank you to Stanley Brand for sponsoring today’s post and encouraging me to get outside this summer with the perfect camping tools! Summer is Perfect for Microadventures When my wife and I first...
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Tips for Buying Your First Stand Up Paddleboard…
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) has been one of the fasting growing and most popular outdoor activities of the last few years. In a 2013 report by “The Outdoor Foundation” stand up paddling attracted 1.2...
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Gear | A Backpack for All Weather…
Outdoor Products recently asked me to take a look at their weatherproof backpack, the 30 L Shasta Weather Defense Backpack. They were kind enough to send me one of the packs so I could put it through...
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Stand Out Gear: Choice gear for moto travel
Choice Gear for Motorcycle Travel Sena Bluetooth Headset For the first 6 months or so of riding I liked the “quiet” of being in my helmet without distraction. I approached it sort of like hiking, I...
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Gear Review: Columbia Trail Drier Windbreaker Jacket…
I’m going to keep this one short and sweet – I really dig this jacket! The Trail Drier Windbreaker Jacket is one of the pieces Columbia Sportwear sent this season’s OmniTen. I remember when it first...
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Easy knots with the LoopAlien…
A little while back I was contacted by Claire over at Outdoor Trail Gear to take a look at the LoopAlien for creator David Burrell. David developed these cool lightweight gadgets a while back and...
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Gear Review: The Mini Mojo Load Out Bag…
In addition to being a gear guy, I can also be sort of a Tactical Geek. I like the heavy ruggedness, versatility and modular nature of much of the gear designed for the military. So when the guys at...
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Rediscovering Trail Running
The hard part about getting back into running after a long time away is the shortness of the runs. It usually takes me a mile or so to get into sync and find my rhythm. Another mile of decent running...
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