I first saw the SLXtreme phone case created by Snow Lizard about a month ago at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market held in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the display table, there was a small tank of water with an iPhone protected by the phone…
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Living in Seattle for the past year has caused my coffee addiction to reach a new peak. I’ve established an even deeper appreciation for caffeinated beverages as well as nature. While camping at Mount Hood for my birthday, my wonderful girlfriend surprised me with a…
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There are a lot of great MTB pedals on the market that cater to all types of riding styles. The AMP or “All Mountain Pedal” by Straitline Components fills in as a versatile platform pedal that down-hillers, cross-country riders, and dirt-jumpers can all enjoy. Smaller…
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Life at the waterline is where it’s happening. Whether I’m in a canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard, sailboat, or just snooping for trout under the banks, the chances of getting a camera wet in my world are high. I wouldn’t think of buying a point-and-shoot…
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I put the Mosquito Magnet Commander Mosquito Trap to the test for one week in my backyard to see if it truly accomplished what it advertised. I can report that the Commander effectively trapped nearly every mosquito in my mid-sized yard. I recently moved into my…
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I knew when I received the Therapik it would not take long to put it to good use. As I moved a trailer to hook it to the back of my truck, I was greeted by a swarm of wasps and got stung twice before…
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The Teva Links have become a trusted friend to the clipless mountain biker ever since the company put the shoe on the market in 2011. Late in 2012, Teva added a bit more oomph to the Links and released the Links Mid: a heavy-duty boot-like version…
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Although 180° South: Conquerors of the Useless was released in 2010, it’s a timeless story of adventure seeking in a world characterized by the bland structure of daily life. The documentary follows Jeff Johnson, a lover of the outdoors, as he leaves his traditional nine to…
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Are you having trouble finding the right clothing for your outdoor activities this summer? Consider the problem solved with Duluth Trading Company’s new Summer Solved product line. Duluth has combined hot-weather work wear with athletic-inspired performance technology to create a clothing line that is perfect…
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Some of the best hiking footwear on the market comes from a company based in Germany called LOWA. Generations of Bavarian mountaineers, climbers, and hikers have played a part in LOWA’s development of the technical advances and construction methods that have helped make their boots…
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