There are times when a medical kit is recommended and there are times where a medical kit is required. I recently ran the Gore-Tex Trans Rockies Run which is a 6 day stage race through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. For the race, it was required that runners carry a few things, one of them [...]
As consumers and athletes are bombarded by hundreds of water bottle manufactures, it can be a little tricky to find out which one is right for you and which one is worth buying. When Under Armour and Thermos first reached out to me about a new water bottle, I thought to myself, here we go [...]
I admit it. Even though I have a full head of hair without a scrap of male pattern baldness (knock on wood), nostalgia takes over every summer and I shave my head. Okay, not completely shaved – more like buzzed. Really short. The smell of fresh cut grass, the sound of baseball games at Coors [...]
With warmer temperatures upon us and insects and gnats starting to come out of hibernation, having a bug repellent is something that most of us like to keep on hand. BugBand is a new product line that comes in the form of a towelette, wristband, and a spray. What sets BugBand apart from other insect repellents [...]
As more and more “healthy” products enter the market these days, it’s hard to distinguish what is really good for you and what isn’t. It was close to a year ago when I came across the Erin Baker’s cookies at the Gore-Tex Transrockies Run and I was about 12 miles into a 24 mile run [...]
When you head out for a hike or your next adventure, the last thing you usually think about is if you are going to get injured or not. Typically, all you want to think about is getting away from the daily grind and enjoying some of what nature has to offer. And while injury should [...]
While chaffage is not an exciting topic to talk or write about, it is something that many runners, cyclist,triathletes, and outdoor enthusiast encounter at one point or another. Chaffage if you are unaware is caused by skin rubbing together or skin rubbing fabric which often causes a rash and/or the to skin break. This can [...]
As I am always getting outside and away from my home kitchen, it’s important for me to be able to eat healthy, good tasting food on the go. I recently caught eye of a new energy bar company called Tram Bar and thought to myself, I have to try these! Tram Bar is based out [...]
Water bottles are all the craze these days. Each and every company puts a different spin on delivering water to you via the following features: BPA free, stainless steel, extra cool, seal proof lid, carbonation safe, and the list goes on and on. Clean Bottle puts an entirely different spin to your typical bike bottle [...]
So, eating and reviewing cookies and snack mix is not something we always do, but as we all know, we need energy to participate in our epic adventures. Now there is nothing wrong with the hundreds of energy bars out there on the super market shelves, but it is nice to be able get away [...]
I will start this review by telling you that I am a coffee fiend. As an endurance athlete, coffee is an ergonomic aid, but I just love the taste and pick me up. Now, I’m not a coffee snob per say, but I do have my opinions on how it should be made (French Press [...]
Finding bars without gluten that don’t taste chalky can be a difficult task but the Bora Bora bars are just that. With three different categories from: Energy, Super Food and Antioxidant, there are many flavors to keep you going, help you feel good inside and live longer. Bora Bora Bars are all USDA certified organic [...]
Sea to Summit is always looking for a way to shave the weight of your pack, whether its super concentrated soap, silk weight compression sacks, or their latest Pocket body wash, shampoo with conditioner, hand soap, laundry wash, or shaving soap. We recently went on a 2 week trip and only took the pocket wash [...]
Depending on the type of terrain and your personal preferences, trekking poles can significantly improve your day. Although all trekking poles look similar when looking at an ad in the newspaper or looking at the wall of trekking poles at the store, but the truth is that not all trekking poles are created equal. Leki, [...]
Lightload towels are one of the best products we have come across this season. They are perfect for hiking, cycling, traveling, camping, and any other activity you can think of. We tested the hand towel sizes which fits in the palm of your hand while in the package which makes it perfect when space is [...]
Whether you’re on a weeklong backpacking trip, an overnight car camping expedition, or on a hike to the summit of your most favorite peak, it’s nice to have a multi-tool that is light, compact, functional, and easy to you. The Gerber Crucial is just that. We’ve been testing out this multi tool over the past [...]
There is one product segment that is vitally important to everyone, yet gets little attention. It provides a level of protection that everyone needs and can even save your life. Of course I am talking about sunscreen. Yes, sunscreen. Colorado has 300 days of sunshine each year, and at 6,000 to 14,000 ft. the sun [...]
Whether you’re out running in the rain or enjoying yourself in the great outdoors, it’s nice to have a dry pair of shoes the following day when you head out on the trail again. Typically, after a run or hike in the rain or through puddles, we set our shoes outside to dry and it [...]
The Magellan Triton 2000 has made a great attempt to produce an all in one solution for all your outdoor needs. Although we say it was a great attempt, we have not found this product to be a great addition to our outdoor gear collection. There are many features that make the Triton 2000 stand [...]
Do you like to plan your hikes, backpacking trips, cycling rides, trail runs, and more? We found the National Geographic Topo! mapping software to be a life saver when it came to planning out our adventures. We’ve used a lot of different maps in the past, anywhere from free maps online to other pay maps. [...]
The Petzl Tikka Plus2 is a great headlamp option whether you are looking to use it for hiking, backpacking, camping, running, cycling, or all your other active adventures. The Tikka Plus2 delivers a powerful 50 lumens of white light and can reach out to 35 meters at its high output level and last for 55 [...]
After a run, ride, hike, we all get a ripe and need to freshen up at times. Action wipes has come to the rescue with a wet wipe that comes in a portable package for those of you on the go. The action wipes are big enough to wipe off at least half a full [...]
Looking for a great on the go water bottle? The Klean Kanteen Classic water bottle is the perfect size water bottle to slip into a backpack, briefcase or purse. This slim design fits into most cup holders and is made of high quality 18/8 food quality steel that is BPA free. This water bottle also [...]
