Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
... And to think I had just reviewed these things.
This always seems to happen to me. I find a product (shoes, specifically) and then it inevitably gets cancelled or replaced by something else. In this case Timberland, who manufactured the shoes for Golite, has decided to put a ...
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Friday, February 22nd, 2008
I don't really see many on the trails these days using just a walking stick. Most have moved up to trekking poles or use nothing at all. For those of you that prefer a walking/hiking stick, Luxury Lite has you covered. But not so quick -- this ...
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Friday, February 15th, 2008
I've read quite a bit lately from different sources that seem to think attempts by manufacturers to "go green" is fizzling out. Well, apparently Marmot missed that note and has announced a new sleeping bag. Named the Marmot EcoPro 15, the bag billed as a three-season bag and ...
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
I've been a tarp/bivy convert for a while now, but that may change.
A new tent-ish-thing from everyone's favorite uber-light gear manufacturer, Gossamer Gear, is about to give all the other tarp and tarptent makers out there a run for their money. Appropriately named "The One" this new shelter will ...
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Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Word is, Montbell's very popular UL Down Inner Jacket will be updated for 2008. Changes include a lighter but more down-proof shell material and higher loft rated down. The end result should be a warmer but ever so slightly lighter version of it's formal self. The garments ...
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