I kept waiting for something exciting to happen before submitting my last update but alas, living in a small town in rural Alabama did not afforded any such opportunity. Also, once the weather turned cold I did not ride a whole lot so there were fewer opportunities for theives to strike. To read the rest of my final thought please click here.
Coy Boy
I used the Tailwind Nutrition for several long day hikes, and a couple of overnight hikes. I only used it on one long ElliptiGo ride, I kept busting spokes on what seemed like every other ride and finally sold it. So while not an ultra runner or athlete by any stretch of the imagination, my goal was to find out how well it helped me maintain my energy and if it would keep me from having cramps afterwards. I am pleased to say it did a very good job for both. To read my final thoughts please click here.
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I have been using the HydraPac Stow 1L while overnight backpacking as well as while day hiking for exercise. It has worked well but I did find it more difficult to get in and out of the side water bottle pockets on my backpack and from the water bottle pockets on my waist pack or vest. To read the rest of my update please click here.
Coy Boy
I wanted to establish what I consider the lower limits of the SOL Escape Pro Bivvy. I’m not talking about survival either, just how cold I could manage without risking making myself sick. After testing it down to 36 F I believe I found my limit. Put it this way, I will not be trying it in anything colder than this unless I’m in a true survival situation. On the plus side, I was surprised at just how warm I was able to stay on a very windy and cold night. To read the rest of the update please click here (and scroll down).
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I’ll be reviewing the SOL Escape Pro Bivvy for the next few months so follow along to see how it fairs as part of my sleep kit. In a nutshell the SOL Escape Pro Bivvy is a stand alone 50 F sleeping bag or it will add 15 F warmth to a sleeping bag. It is waterproof but said to be highly breathable. Testing will reveal how it actually performs. To read my initial thoughts please click here.
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The High Sierra Tokopah has been a faithful companion on all my bike rides save my recumbent which has a seat that wouldn’t allow me to wear the hydration pack. So, I only rode the recumbent twice all summer. But that’s neither here nor there as far as how the test went. To read the report including my final thoughts please click here.
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