Leki Helicon Lite Pole – More Bang for Your Buck and Bounce for the Ounce Wil Rickards Leki Helicon Lite Pole Let’s be real; not only does riding in the backcountry take a serious investment in knowledge. It also tends to empty your wallet quicker than you can say, “check out my turns, bro.” Finding something that does not cost
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Patagonia Slope Runner Endurance Vest – 3 Liter Super Light Trail Running Vest Drew Thayer A vest for long runs that carries it all and still fits like a shirt. Patagonia Slope Runner Endurance Vest Review The Patagonia Slope Runner Endurance Vest ($149) is my favorite running vest. I’ve tried a few that are built like slimmed-down super-light backpacks, and
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Title Nine Holy Grail Running Shorts – Comfort and Performance in One Pair of Shorts! Versatile and comfortable. These are the two words that come to mind when I think of the Title Nine Holy Grail Running Shorts. Whether you’re out for a quick jog, a long hike, or a full weekend of adventures in the mountains, these shorts have
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Hoka One One Clifton Edge – Light, Fast and Super Comfy Andrew Piotrowski Overview- Do they look a little goofy? Yes. Are they light, fast, and super comfy? Also yes! For the past few months, I have really enjoyed putting the Clifton Edges to the test on the roads of Southern Maryland. While I typically spend most of my time
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Forsake Meridian Shoe – Simple and Good Looking Vegan Shoes The Forsake Meridian $99 is a simple and good looking slip-on shoe. Bonus points for being vegan and carbon neutral. Though in good grip and you have a winner. Meridian I have been a fan of Forsake shoes for
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MSR Trail Base Gravity Filter System – – Versatility Andrew Piotrowski Backcountry travel has a special way of beating you up. For me, I think it’s mostly the repetitive nature of it. Get up, eat, pack up camp, walk/climb/ski for many hours, argue about where to camp, set up camp, filter water, eat, then pass out. If your anything like
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