from The Adventure Blog
For active, outdoor enthusiasts, the hydration pack just might be the greatest invention ever. The ability to conveniently carry our water with us no matter where we go or what activity we're doing, has made our ability to play and work outside much easier. Over the years, the hydration pack has evolved to the point where they are now lighter, easier to use, and more ergonomically designed to fit our bodies. They've even become specialized to the point that there are now hydration packs built for specific
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from The Adventure Blog
Technology and gadget site Gizmodo posted an article yesterday that featured good suggestions for gear that would take the sting out of winter cycling . For many riders, winter is a time in which they either move to a stationary bike indoors or stop cycling altogether. But as the old adage goes, "there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear," and with the proper equipment, you can continue to hit the road even when the snow starts flying. Among the suggestions from Gizmodo are the inclusion of snow
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from The Adventure Blog
It has been a very long, very hot summer in Texas. Today will actually be our 90th day of the year in which temperatures will top 100ºF/39ºC. While that record heat hasn't deterred me from my regularly scheduled runs, it has reminded me of the importance of staying hydrated while out in the sun and recently I've been using a new hydration vest from Camelbak to do just that. Yep! You read that right. Not a hydration pack, but a hydration vest . The new Marathoner was designed from the ground up to be the
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from The Adventure Blog
Still haven't gotten your gear fix in all the post-OR reports that have been hitting the web? Trying to absorb as much as possible from Outdoor Retailer this year? Then this post is for you, as gear reports continue to hit the web, each of them delivering glimpses of some of the unique and tantalizing products that will make our outdoor adventure better in a few months time. The Gear Junkie continues to do his usual great post-expo wrap-up with great information on everything that he saw in Salt Lake City.
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from Climber's Blog
This time of year, I always ride with shell as thin as an onion skin stuffed into a jersey pocket or my hydration pack — like the Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Barrier Lite. It’s not very breathable, nor is it waterproof. But like the emergency space blanket in the flap pocket of my pack, this [...]
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