Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Socks Review – Blister Proof During 50 Mile Race Andrew Piotrowski Dare I say blister proof? Or maybe my skin has just been hardened from years of trail running. In over 300 miles of running, I have not received one blister while wearing the Swiftwick Flite XT Trail socks. Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Socks Review These
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Andrew Piotrowski Overview: Maybe it’s Sperry’s long history of making casual boat shoes and sandals, but I had never really thought of Sperry when looking for technical athlete shoes. It turns out I have been missing out. The Sperry Cutwater Deck Boots are designed to keep your feet dry and comfortable for hours on the water. I live within
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Ultralite Sacks – Affordable DCF Ultralight Gear Jace Jackson I’ve been a backpacker for as long as I can remember, and have dabbled with ultralight gear over the years; but not until planning a thru hike of the Colorado Trail did I take the full plunge into the world of ultralight. After recently giving my whole kit a
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Patagonia Disperser Roll Top 40 – Mostly Waterproof Adventure pack Drew Thayer The Patagonia Disperser Roll Top 40 water-resistant pack was released in 2021 aimed at fly fishing enthusiasts. Most of my fly fishing is done with just a fanny pack, but a burly, mostly-waterproof 40-liter pack has come in handy for a variety of activities, especially skiing. Patagonia Disperser Roll-Top Pack
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Smith Bobcat – Best of Goggles and Sunglasses Kate Agathon The newly-released Smith Bobcat performance eyewear offers the best of both goggles and sunglasses. Like a goggle, the shield lens offers full coverage from elements and also a wider field of vision for a full panoramic view. Like sunglasses, they are lightweight, and are easier to quickly put on and
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Swix Quantum 4 Ski Pole Kate Agathon Over the years, I have dabbled in classic nordic skiing, but it was only this season where I added it as a regular to my winter sports repertoire. My partner and I are both cyclists, and we were looking to change things up with some cross-training. The more we skied, I soon began
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