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I have carried the knife for around 2 months now and used it in some capacity almost daily. I liked the Paraframe when I first put my paws on it and I am liking it even more now.
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I remember wondering how good the frame lock design would work and if it would ever let the blade close accidentally. Fortunately, it has worked like a champ, and has never even hinted of letting the blade close, even during some pretty heavy duty cutting.
Coy Boy
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Hi, friends! Come check out this year’s final installment of Hollis’s Gibbon Slackline Kit review. Slacklining is great fun, fantastic exercise, and an excellent way to cross-train for other activities.
Have fun, and have a happy new year!
– Hollis
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Love your feet! Thats Spenco’s slogan for the Earthbound replacement insoles.
Recommended For:
Increased shock absorption.
Advanced support for the arch and heel.
Improved motion control to reduce pronation and supination.
Best For Use In:
Hiking boots and shoes, athletic, tennis, basketball
and training shoes with removable sockliners
From their website: “Great for walking, running, hiking, aerobics, court sports and weight training. Earthbound® Insoles provide protection against stresses to heel, mid-foot, ball-of-foot and toe-off.
Earthbound® Insoles utilize the same advanced arch support and deep heel cupping as the Spenco® Total Support System. The unique, patent-pending 3-POD® Cushioning System absorbs shock and helps prevent over-pronation-the leading cause of many common injuries such as plantar fasciitis.
We have used the highest content of recycled and renewable materials currently available while maintaining the characteristics of this performance insole. We continue to investigate and add sustainable materials to future generations of Earthbound® Insoles.”
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The Tilley Fedora on the author
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Hollis has put a lot of miles on his Kestrel 4500 Pocket Weather Tracker in the last few weeks.
Thanks to the Kestrel’s sensitive weather monitoring technology, he now understands exactly how cold the Adirondack Mountains have been this year!
Check the review to read about the fun he’s having with the Kestrel. Happy holidays!
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For years, to me, Woolrich has been the first brand name that comes to mind when the topic of outdoor clothing comes up when me and my buddies are camping or hiking. I was given the opportunity to try some of their quality Fall apparel.
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The Osprey Talon 33 is a great all around bag. Lots of features and just the right size and weight for those quick weekend trips. Read more….
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by Leesa
Black Diamond Trekking Poles
I have a confession to make. I am a trekking pole newbie. Yep, for some reason I had never used trekking poles or even long sticks when hiking. It wasn’t a conscious decision, just never picked up on it. Not too long ago, I opened a box to find that a new set of Black Diamond Trail Shock Compact Trekking poles. My first impression? Wow, are these compact! (which must mean the name was well chosen)
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By Arnie
Now that the weather is below freezing more often, I have started wearing a middle layer for warmth. Most of the time I use a wool sweater for this middle layer. This has worked well down to 20 F. During this period I have gone on several hikes, taken the great grandchildren out for a walk and I use the jacket everyday for all my outdoor activities. I have gone out for walks after dark in the neighborhood. During these walks I wear the light color on the outside to be visible to motor vehicles. The lighter side also has a reflective area on the front of the jacket.
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The first thing I did before throwing the GearPods Backcountry into the lumbar pack that I have been using was to pull the Survival CS tube apart and go through the contents again. The two sil-nylon stuff sacks inside the tube were full of stuff. The orange bag contained the survival gear and the brown/black sack contained the stove portion. Both of these small sacks stuffed inside the metal GearPods cup and the cup slide snugly into the GearPods tube. Read the rest of the report here
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Story by: Dave D’Abate
Alright everyone, here is a fun little piece I wrote a few weeks back recounting a certain encounter I experienced two years ago. Enjoy!
Source: lionwallpapers.com
As I was walking alone at night on the mesa, all I could think was I don’t want to be eaten, but then I remembered some good advice I once heard; ‘Be kind to wildlife because you’re alive when they start eating you.’ These kind words reinforced my decision to reach for the nearest ‘cat bat’, which essentially resembles a lengthy branch with which one could defend themselves from a vicious predator such as a mountain lion.
Read the rest of the story here.
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Review by Jason B.
Want to adventure outside in the winter, but worried about slips, trips, and falls? Stabilicers ice cleats are traction devices that help provide traction on icy and snow packed trails! In the marine climate here on Kodiak Island, we tend to get a mixture of snow and rain. Over time this creates a layer of ice that coats everything. This winter I will be using Stabilicers Lite during my outdoor adventures.
Discuss winter gear and activities on our forum
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I have been using Thorlo brand socks for as long as I have been hiking. They make the only socks and sock liners that I am willing to purchase. When the chance to get my hands on the new Thorlo Experia Wool/Silk socks came along I was willing to wrestle someone for a pair.
Now they are here and I am still trying to make up my mind about them. Are they socks? Or are they not a sock?
Read more here about the Thorlo Experia Wool/Silk Socks.
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When the Java Drip first arrived I was a bit put off by its size. I did not think it was something I would carry in my pack, but over the last few months I have really grown attached to this item.
I have gone from worrying about its weight to figuring out ways to make sure I got it in my day pack or lumbar pack. As the weather grew colder here in Texas, my desire to have hot drinks when outside has increased several fold.
Read more about the GSI Java Drip here.
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My first cooking encounter with Keg H cooking system was on a slightly windy night with the temperatures around 55 F. I filled the stove with 40 ml of denatured alcohol (the maximum amount suggested by the instructions) and got ready to cook what I had originally hoped would be an “add boiling water to the bag” meal. After reading the instructions I realized that I was out of luck and was actually going to have cook in the pot and hope it went well. As an alcohol stove vet I know that cooking for any length of time with one can be a gamble.
Read more about my use of the Trail Designs Caldera Keg – H Cook System
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Almost all of my day-hiking has been done with day packs. Here in Texas, that is not as pleasant as it sounds because while the load may be lighter, the fact still remains that there is going to be a huge sweaty spot on my back under the pack. There is no way to avoid this giant back sweat in our local heat and humidity no matter what type of day pack I have tried.
Read more about my adventures with the TOUR and back sweat here..
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Jetboil Flash atop Mt Arab (click for full-size)
Check out the update to Hollis’s review of the Jetboil Flash Personal Cooking System!
He took the stove into the wilds of the Adirondacks and the summits of several mountains, and the results are in. Come see!
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I’ve used the Bushnell Backtrack for around 4 months now and it is still working great. I still have not needed to replace the batteries but since the weather has turned cold I haven’t been using as much lately either. I did find it interesting that my calculations for the slope on some of the local climbs I do on my recumbent turned out to be very close to what a friends very expensive Garmin 705 gave him. I told him before hand that a climb was 19% and sure enough it was. But of course I also relied on the altitude readings from my watch as part of the calculation so the Backtrack had a little help. Categories: Reviews.
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By: Dave D’Abate
While there are many different styles and instructions for making these kinds of alcohol stoves, I have found this method to be one of the easiest and generally the cheapest. The most important thing to remember is safety first! Never cut toward yourself or others and make sure you have a clean work area. Be careful working with the sharp edges of the cans.
Discuss making and using stoves on our forum
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Despite promising more pictures I am not having too much luck taking really cool pictures of FliCK. It is a bit more more difficult than I imagined to pull a hook out of a fish’s mouth while holding a multi-tool, camera, and fish, but never fear, I am still trying.
Read more about my adventures with the FliCK here
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By Suzanne
This bag makes me feel like a magician. And in a good, really cool way. Now, I’ve used ChicoBags before, but this is the first one where I have actually had kids say “COOL!” as I whip it out to start carrying stuff. Even better is that it’s made of 89% recycled content, which makes it good for the earth and for my cool factor with the kids. You need one. Really. The ChicoBag Daypack is super sweet.
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The Fire Starter is a small, lightweight, easy to carry item, that is an essential when camping, or anytime someone is spending time outdoors. No more worrying about wet matches, or no matches at all. Easy to use, it makes starting a fire a simple process. Use in an emergency to provide heat for comfort or to cook with. Great gift for any outdoor enthusiast!
Stay tuned to www.4alloutdoors.org for an upcoming review of the Fire Starter!
Bridgedale’s warmest Winter Sport sock is designed for skiing, snowboarding, icefishing, snowshoeing, hockey games and long walks in the moonlight… Anytime or place you don’t want to get cold feet. These socks have a slim fit, and are available in Men’s, Women’s and Children’s styles and sizes.
Fiber Content:
34% Merino Wool
34% Endurofil™/polypropylene
31% Nylon/polyamide
1% Lycra®/elastane
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Check out our review of Elemental Herbs All Good Goop, and upcoming review of the Herbal Cool. The Herbal Cool helps reduce pain from overuse of muscles, due to exercise or strain. The All Good Goop is great for dry skin, minor skin irritations, etc.by Jennifer Koles
Looking for a holiday gift this year that is under $20.00? Then the Ifogz Earpollution D33 Earbuds may be just what you are looking for.
I personally consider headphones to be disposable. I misplace them or end up losing earbuds and can not find replacements. These are only $19.95 come in 4 funky colors, three ear buds (three sizes) and case included, fun design with a radioactive PVC patch, and have excellent sound especially when I pump up the bass. The sound is deep, rich, clear, and is not tinny.
Even when my music is turned off they limit me from hearing external noise to a point, enough for me to say what, when people are talking to me. When my music is on a low volume it is difficult for me to hear what is going on in the world or on the trail. On an airplane with my music turned up to a moderate level they wash out enough of the hum of the airplane that I can fall asleep. When riding my bike fast downhill I get some noise from the wind. I just turn up the volume to wash the noise out.
The medium sized earbuds fit perfectly in my ears, surprisingly even with a hat or a biking helmet on. They are comfortable too, no hard pressure inside my ear. I have yet to have them fall out of my ears by accident, even after falling off my mountain bike.
I am not a fan of earbuds that are longer on one side (asymmetrical). And yep these are longer on the right side. I am learning to live with it and the sound is so good that I am willing to compromise. I have yet to figure out the purpose of this type of styling.
Time for me to get back to enjoying my music.
Interested in the D-33 Earbuds? then follow this link http://ifrogz.com/earpollution.
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Dave W.
Got a hiker on your Christmas list who values lightweight, quality and versatility, who could use an ultra lightweight water resistant, feature rich, daypack, that doubles as a stuff sack? (Yea, I know all that sounds oxymoronic…but read on).
Now I know what you are thinking… quality + versatility + ultra light = BIG $$$ (heck, anything + ultra light = BIG $$$). But maybe you have not found the REI FLASH18!
The FLASH18 is a wonderful little daypack that doubles as a stuff sack! Its size and features make it a very good ultra light daypack for long and/or fast day trips and great as a summit pack, also its light weight and low bulk allow all but the most ounce cutting hiker to use it as a stuff sack inside their overnight pack. The Flash18 has some excellent features that make it a very good day/ summit pack. Items like integrated hydration sleeve, internal organization pockets, daisy chain webbing and tool loop, just to name a few. And on longer trips turn the pack inside out and it becomes a stuff sack with mesh external pockets to help keep your gear organized. An additional feature is that it is water resistant, so I have even used it as a gear bag for canoeing! I looked for a long time for a daypack that was large and comfortable enough for long day trips as well as being compact and light enough to take with me on longer trips to be used as a day/summit pack.
When I discovered the Flash18 and saw the $30 price I figured it was too good to be true. But since REI has such a good return policy and by having it delivered to a store if I did not like it I would not even be out the cost of shipping, I figure it was worth giving it a try. When I showed up at the store to pick it up, I had to open the box right there in the store. You see it was so light, I thought the box was empty. However, after examining the pack, I started thinking maybe they screwed up and marked the price wrong. After using it a few times I was sure someone screwed the price up (in looking at the REI web site I see it is still listed at around $30).
My first trip with the pack was a quick and fast scouting trip with minimal gear. Having used 3lb daypacks previously, I found myself practically skipping down the trail (in fact I actually ran a few sections). What a liberating feeling! I can’t praise this pack enough, it is well built and should last a good long time (far longer than a $30 pack should be expected to). I can assure you any hiker will enjoy the feeling of such a lightweight pack, be it for a quick and light jaunt over rugged terrain, or an extended day hike. And anyone looking for a summit pack that won’t feel like a brick in their overnight pack will thank you for giving it to them with every step.
For the woman skier, great backcountry pack that holds skis, snowboards and an ice pick: Backcountry Betty pack (MSRP $100) –
For men or women commuters or cyclists: Rogue Running Cyberpack (MSRP $100) –
Women’s headwear: Peruvian Hat (MSRP $30) – http://www.columbia.com/accessories-womens-backpacks-bags/accessories-women-bagsBackpacks,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=17
OR Simply Spun Beanie (MSRP $20) –http://www.columbia.com/accessories-womens-hats/accessories-women-hatsHeadwear,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=2
Men’s headwear: Earflap Hat (MSRP $30) – http://www.columbia.com/accessories-mens-hats/accessories-men-hatsHeadwear,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=10
For men and women: Mountain Access Gloves (MSRP $65) –http://www.columbia.com/accessories-mens-gloves-mittens/accessories-men-glovesMittens,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=1
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~Leesa
Woolrich Mount Forest TechnoWool X Vest
For those of you who have read my past reviews, you know I like things that serve multiple purposes. When camping or paddling, it means less to keep track of, and at home it means less things to find storage places for. I love outdoor gear, and clothing. I’m not much for dressing up, but outdoor wear is my weakness. When the Woolrich Mount Forest TechnoWool X Vest arrived, I wondered how much use I would get out of it. I liked the looks, but thought it might only be useful in limited weather conditions. Would I only wear it over a long sleeve shirt when it was chilly on my morning walks?
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~Leesa
I received the Kokatat MsFIT Tour Life Jacket early this fall. I’ve had the opportunity to wear it a few times while kayaking and canoeing. One of the first things I noticed, is that it fits really well. I’m not a great swimmer, and have had a love-hate relationship with most pfd wear. I wouldn’t dare go in the water without one, but always wish they fit better. I need more room in the top area, but wearing a larger size makes it too bulky around the waist and shoulders.
Discuss paddling and/or gear on our forum
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Trailhead in Colorado
By Christopher N
Life has gotten a bit crazy for me recently, as it often does for many of us. Between increased responsibilities at work, an upcoming move, and a baby on the way, I have had to work hard to create opportunities to get out and test the Kestrel Pocket Weather Tracker 4500. As much as I look forward to the challenges that life brings, it’s nice to have an excuse to get outside and leave the hectic pace behind for an afternoon: “Sorry, honey, we’ll have to pick out colors for the baby’s room tomorrow. I have to go for a hike to test this cool piece of gear today!”
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Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole review @ 4alloutdoors.org: http://ow.ly/1hjoF - posted on 11/03/2010 16:48:13
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