Arc’teryx Trino SL – Extra Breathable and Versatile Softshell The Arc’teryx Trino SL $219 is a very breathable and versatile softshell that is at home on trail runs, biking, and touring. The fit and function are superb and the looks are equally at home in the city or in the mountains. The Arc’teryx Trino SL Review The Arc’teryx Trino SL
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Ibex Journey Short Sleeve Crew Shirt Andrew Piotrowski The summertime heat in Southern Maryland can really where you down. Even water-based sports such as SUP or Kayaking can become a real slog as the brutal humidity and unrelenting sun drain your battery. My typical cooling strategy on longer SUP tours is usually to just take a few dips in the
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Nathan Sports Reflective Gloves Andrew Piotrowski If you are anything like me your least favorite part of training for an ultramarathon are the evenings that you can’t make it to the trails and end up running on the roads. Let’s face it, running on the roads at night can be risky business if you’re not prepared. Especially if those roads
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Jack Wolfskin JWP Hybrid Jacket – Comfortable and Warm for Winter The Jack Wolfskin JWP Hybrid Jacket is a really nice midweight down jacket for stop-and-go activities. I used it for splitboarding in single-degree temps, playing with our dogs in the snow, and training people at our gym in the outside. Jack Wolfskin JWP Hybrid Jacket Again, Jack Wolfkin impressed
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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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