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GSI Wine Gift Set

GSI Outdoors Wine Gift Set Review

This beer-drinking, can-cracking chug-a-lug sort of guy was skeptical.  It was a dubious proposition: was a piece of gear dedicated to toting wine really necessary?  The conclusion: No, not by a long shot. A...

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GSI Destination Kitchen Set 24 Review

Regular campfire chefs have honed their packing list and perfected their routine for cooking in the backcountry.  Whether you’re new to five-star camp-cooking or if you consider yourself the Molto Mario of the campground,...

Lilypond Sundown Travel Bag Review

Lilypond is another local company here in Colorado that is doing great things. Located in Denver, Lilypond offers high-quality, sustainable women’s bags and travel accessories for busy professionals, on-the-go athletes, and active moms. The foundation...

POC Trabec Helmet Review

I’m 43 3/4 and I admit that I actually try to look my age when I mountain bike. Lately I’ve noticed teenage girls and grandmothers wearing the same helmet I have. And just when...

Alki Beach Basket Review

Don’t let the name of this product throw you; the nearest beach to my house is 16 hours and I love this bike basket! You know how when you didn’t know that you needed something?...

POC Air Shorts Review

First of all I like pink. And these POC Air shorts are all pink. But don’t let that scare you. They also come in black and green. I first saw these this spring at...

Merrell Flock Together Tee Review

Confession: The Merrell Tee is lapis color. If I had seen it in the store, I might have kept walking. This would have been a huge mistake. When I put on the Flock Together...

Merrell Kaliopi Shorts Review

The Merrell Kaliopi shorts are great for hot summer days. They are lightweight and short enough to shed some light on my wintry white legs. They have a five inch inseam and come in four practical...

Pearl Izumi Forest Short Review

Pearl Izumi hit the nail on the head with the Women’s Forest Short. These are great looking mountain bike shorts. Yes, function rates higher but let’s face it; it’s a double bonus to look...

Merrell Avian Light Sport Shoe Review

Confession: I’ve never worn a light hiking shoe. It’s not that none have tickled my fancy, it’s that I don’t have enough room in my closet for a shoe for every activity in my...