The Timberland LiteTrace boot is built for hikers who care about weight and performance. Each boot weighs under 12 ounces, which is incredible considering this is an over-the-ankle hiking boot. However, lightweight materials usually aren’t very durable and tend to degrade under heavy use faster than heavier weight products. So, how does the LiteTrace hold […]
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A water reservoir doesn’t need to be anything special. Typically just a rubber bag with a hose coming out, a water reservoir’s only purpose is to store water and distribute it easily. The Osprey HydraForm takes a bit of a departure from your typical reservoir and gets a little fancy with the design, but do
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Well, I finally did it. I bought an iPhone 4S. Putting aside how wonderful the device itself is, and forcing myself not to contribute another “iPhone 4S Review” to the ocean of existing opinions, I decided to review something a bit more unique. Yes, there are tons of iPhone cases on the market, but have you
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I’ve always been intrigued but never impressed by robotic vacuum cleaners. I could understand the draw, but I couldn’t piece together the effectiveness. How could an oversized hockey puck clean the floors as well as an upright? I mean, they can’t see the dirty spots, they are slow, they are limited by batteries, and they
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If you own a motorcycle, chances are you will need a way to get the rear wheel off the ground at some point in your riding career. Chain maintenance, sprocket replacement, and wheel removal are just a few of the common procedures that the average motorcycle rider will need to be able to accomplish. Since
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An ABC watch is a wrist-worn timepiece that doubles as a science vessel. It has the ability to calculate (read: estimate) the altitude, barometric pressure, and compass headings at the watch’s location. It’s the perfect combination for an outdoorsy geek, like myself. In November, after some ABC research, I decided to buy into the unique
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I received a Buff as a gift several years ago for a 7-day rafting trip down the Grand Canyon during the summertime. I remembered seeing them on the show ‘Survivor’ that I used to watch, but I hadn’t thought about them much since. I mean, it’s just a sleeve of cloth with openings on both
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Motorcycle helmets mean more to some riders than others. To me, it’s as necessary to riding as gas in the tank. Two years ago I set out to find an affordable, attractive helmet, with industry-leading safety standards. I did a lot of research at the time, debating colors, ventilation, reflectivity, contrast, comfort, and of course
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Bright red tool chests. There’s just something about them that makes me all warm inside. Maybe it’s the capability to be organized. Maybe it’s the smell of new rubber or the feel of powder-coated sheet metal. Maybe it’s the deep thunk the casters make when they roll over cracks in the concrete. Maybe it’s because it reminds
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When I received the portable solar Guide 10 Adventure Kit (G10AK) in early August, I immediately tore the box apart, ran outside, and plugged a cell phone into it. The little battery bar on the phone immediately recognized a charge and my eyes lit up in conjunction with the LED charging indicator. I’m almost sure,
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