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~Leesa
All Good Goop
I love to go barefoot – and if hiking and being in the water a lot aren’t enough to ruin them, going barefoot puts them on the ‘not to be seen in public’ list. The skin gets dry due to being in and out of the water all the time. I smashed my big toe a few years ago, and the nail never grew back right. Add to that – going barefoot roughs up the bottoms.
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I have used all types of alcohol stoves, but this is my first time to use a complete alcohol stove based cook system. If you want to see more about my first encounter with the Trail Designs Caldera Keg – H Cook System, join me here….
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Sounds easy enough, right? So why do so many folks venture out unprepared and under dressed for the conditions they encounter? The fact that hypothermia kills more outdoorsman than all other natural factors combined should get our attention. And by natural factors, I mean things like drowning, snake bites, lighting strikes, bear attacks etc.
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Talk about winter gear on our forum.
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~Leesa
I’ve been fortunate to have quite a few opportunities to paddle this fall, mostly in my kayak, but also in a canoe.
Kokatat GORE-TEX Paddling Jacket
Paddling in the summer means shorts and a t-shirt most of the time, without worries about weather or water temperatures. Fall, in Maine is another story. Getting splashed can make for very uncomfortable paddling. Even if the sun is out, the water and air can be very cold.
Discuss Paddling on our forum – what clothing do you take with you?
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I have ugly feet, a tendency not to trim my toe nails as much as I should, and an unnatural desire to wear sandals year round. While these habits are not going to make me extremely popular around my house anytime soon, it does mean that I am probably the perfect person test out a pair of Chaco’s Z/1 Unaweep Sandals.
Interested in reading more, then go right HERE….
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~Leesa
Rich holding on to the 5.3 Kevlar canoe.
Columbus Day weekend weekend I had the opportunity, along with an old friend, Rich, to visit Lincoln Canoe and Kayak in Freeport, Maine. Lincoln has been around for over 50 years, and was recently purchased by Ponch Membreño and Marc Bourgoin, both ‘Mainers’. They have some great ideas for growing the business, while still keeping the reputation for great workmanship on their boats.
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Fire up your jets and head on over to check out the flaming festival of lights at Hollis’s lighter review!
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Sunset on Rock Pond, with my campfire behind me
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NuBamboo Injinji Sock Liner
~Leesa
I’ve been trying out two pair of Injinji liner socks over the last month or so, in many different ways. I received a white and a tan pair of crew length liners from the Tetrasock group. This is considered a first layer sock to be worn with an outer sock. 5 separate toe sleeves for your toes of thin, anti-friction membrane that is lightweight and breathable. The theory is that keeping the toes from rubbing together, reduces the risk of blisters.
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While the song clearly states that the “Stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas,” I can safely tell you that the sun is just as big and bright around here. This means that wearing sunglasses is an everyday event for me no matter what I am doing. Whether I am driving, hiking, fishing, running, or even mowing the yard, I tend to wear sunglasses of one sort or another.
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reviewed by Coy Starnes
Sweve Pro sunglasses - Image courtesy of Ryders
The Ryders Swerve Pro are part of the adrenaline series. My sunglasses are in the essential category which translates into the base model. Other lens are available such as polarized and photochromic, but even as the base lens, the essential is no slouch with optically-correct, shatterproof, scratch resistant polycarbonate lens that offer offer 100% UV protection. The sunglasses come with a cloth storage sack with a drawstring closure and while a hard case would be nice it is more of a luxury. There was no lens cloth but the storage bag is made of a nice soft material and I think it will suffice to keep them clean out in the field.
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I have been using the GSI Java Drip quite a bit over the past month or so all over Southeast Texas. I have paid visits to Burroughs Park, W. G. Jones State Forest, Sam Houston National Forest, and Lake Conroe (all north of Houston) while using this item….
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October 24th marks the largest climate action event ever, with over 2000 actions taking place in over 150 countries. The timing is crucial to emphasize the importance of accepting 350ppm as the goal for a safe level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our atmosphere, as governments will gather in December to finalize the next international global climate treaty.
Go to the 350.org site to find an event near you. Use your reach to help spread the word about these events. Make your voice heard with millions of others all over the world on this day so we can all do our part to stop global warming by taking action with 350.org
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I recently had the opportunity to try out some Odwalla products. The drinks I tried came in the following flavors: Light Lemonade, Light Limeade, Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Chocolate and Vanilla Protein Monster. All had a very good taste, although they are very different in flavor and consistency.
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By Dave (aka The Turtle)
If you are like me, when you drive past those signs indicating that a section of a highway has been adopted by a given person or group you feel grateful for them doing that and the desire to do it yourself. However, if you are also like me you have dozens of excuses why you just never get around to doing it.
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Review by Jason B
Fall is here on the rock, deer season is open and it is time to get out in the mountains. Just as with hiking and backpacking, my base layer is one of the most important pieces of my hunting
On the 'Rock' in Kodiak, Alaska
ensemble. This fall I will be wearing the Full Draw Quarter Zip L/S Shirt from Columbia’s hunting line up.
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By Dan J
I recently received the High Sierra Long Trail backpack. It has 5500 cubic inch capacity. It weighs 6.1 pounds and has an internal frame.
The bag is one of the larger packs that High Sierra makes. I have looked for a pack that is long enough for me. I am over 6 ft. and it’s not always easy to find a bag that will sit properly on my waist.
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Ok, so even though I live in rainy Maine, the sun comes out enough to use this sweet piece of gear! The Brunton Solaris i6 Foldable iPod charger!
Update – I’ve been using the charge over the summer, and really like the convenience. I can lay it out on the picnic table, or over the top of the tent, and it charges up my phone while I am making lunch, or hanging out with friends. ~ Leesa
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Review by Arnie P
This headlamp is not only light in weight but provides a lot of light. It weighs 83 gm or 3 oz which is about the same weight as a package of Ramen. This lamp has 4 settings a high and low brightness setting in the wide beam or 3 led mode and a high and low setting in the narrow beam or single led mode. I liked the simplicity of the operation of the single switch. Pressing firmly and quickly turns on the headlamp. Pressing the switch partway down changes the beam intensity from high to low. To change from wide beam to narrow beam I held the mode switch down for about 3 seconds. The switch remembers the last mode of operation. I like this because I use the wide beam mode most of the time. I needed a little practice to press the switch partway down. The Remix can be adjusted vertically. The range of adjustment is from slightly above eye level to almost straight down. The headband adjusts easily and stays adjusted.
I started using the Remix to travel around the house at night. In the morning I put it on my head to come down for breakfast. After eating breakfast I go to the gym, on a couple occasions I found I was wearing the headlamp as I was getting out of the car at the gym. It is so light and comfortable that I forget that it is on my head. The Remix has worked well for me on local walks after dark
I am looking forward to taking the Remix on backpack trips and hikes when it is dark at the end of the hike. I will be updating this report in about a month.
Princeton Tec headlamp
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By Jeneen H
Ellington Annie Yoga Bag
The first thing I noticed about this tote was the color scheme – dark teal with brown trim. I really thought they looked great together (it was actually the same color as the sweater I was wearing at the time). I immediately started searching the bag and found a lot of small pockets, great for cell phones, wallets, etc., a feature I find really useful, as it eliminates the need to carry yet another bag.
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I have been using the Mountainsmith TOUR Lumbar pack for over a month now. My main usage has been in and around the Sam Houston National Forest and the W.G. Jones State Forest north of Houston. Both places offer up fast and easy access to great fishing spots and that is how I have been putting this pack through its paces.
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Merrell
by Arnold
I had always associated Merrell with very comfortable shoes and boots and I have 3 pairs to prove it. When I put the Merrell Morph jacket on, I was not surprised to find it very comfortable. I expect to be using this jacket mostly for local day hikes in the fall and spring, due to the jacket being a bit heavy.
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…camping in the Sylvan Sport GO. Is it a Tent?….is it a Camper?…..is it a Trailer? YES, to all of those. The GO Mobile is something that you won’t normally see going down the road or even at a campground. It will turn some heads and it will get noticed.
The GO …ready for camping
by Chaz
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Remember my iFrogz headphones? I wrote about them here: iFrogz Great sound quality, and really fun to customize.
We have a special discount code (Thrillist09) for anyone who would like to order some. I’m ordering some for Holiday gifts. All orders will receive 10% off the cost of the headphones. Offer good until November 1 on anything on the site. Check it out! http://ifrogz.com/
Custom Nerve Pipe headphones
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One of the reasons that I am an avowed tea drinker on most of my hiking trips is because there is no good way to make real coffee. Instant coffee is probably the first thing that all hikers try and I am willing to bet not one single real coffee drinker has found too much satisfaction in instant coffee. It is bad enough that real coffee tastes poorly to my palate, but instant coffee takes the taste to a whole new level of nasty. It just does not taste bad, it tastes evil.
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