October 9th, 2008

TravelSmith’s Disposable Underwear

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TravelSmith’s Disposable Briefs—You read it right, underwear you toss instead of washing or packing dirty.

So, I know what you are thinking. “Disposable underwear? Really?” To be honest, I thought the same thing when I first heard about this Travel Smith product that is supposedly supposed to make traveling easier. My original thought was “Why on Earth would you need something like this?” I mean, is it really that big of a deal to wash your underwear and bring them back with you? But, to be honest, these things actually aren’t so bad. Contrary to what you may expect, these undies are made out of lightweight cotton (so, no, they don’t disintegrate on your body) and they feel and look a lot like regular cotton briefs. The difference is that these things are biodegradable, so when you do toss them they have a very low ecological impact, which is great. You also can wash these things a few times before you toss them, so you don’t have to feel like you are being totally wasteful.
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October 9th, 2008

Adidas ClimaCool Cardrona Trail-Running Shoes

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Adidas ClimaCool Cardrona Trail-Running Shoes A great multi purpose trail running shoe.

Im no pro trail runner by any stretch of the imagination, so I can’t tell you if these Adidas ClimaCool Cardrona Trail-Running Shoes have what it takes to be a serious trail running shoe. But what I can tell you is that they make for a pretty sweet outdoor shoes. What do I mean by “outdoor shoe?” Simply that they have a lot of great features that people who spend a good bit f time outdoors will appreciate.
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October 8th, 2008

Burton Poacher Snowboard Jacket

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Burton Poacher Snowboard Jacket - A sweet snowboarding jacket.

Sking and snowboarding jackets have come a long way since the days of multi-neon colored suits. Snowboard jackets especially have taken to the fashion world by creating snowboarding jackets that not only perform well, but are stylish as well. One such manufacturer is the popular snowboard company, Burton. Their Burton Poacher Snowboard Jacket is a prime example of waht I am talking about. It is a sick looking jacket, but full of all the features and quality materials you need for snowboarding.
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October 8th, 2008

4 Things That Should Be In Your Pack, But Probably Aren’t

By Daved Brosche | 3 Comments »

You know when you are half way through a trip somewhere and you think to yourself; “dang, I should have brought…” Well that’s what this post is for. I have travel the world many times over and found some things, as small as they might be, to come in more useful than one would think. No, I’m not talking about expensive gadgets that can do everything from slice bread to charge them self with solar panels. No, these are small and cheap items that should be in your pack on any trip. Many of these items have a world of uses and those uses are only limited to you imagination. So, what are these mystery products that will make your traveling life that much easier?
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October 6th, 2008

Black Diamond Oasis 3 Tent

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Black Diamond Oasis 3 Tent - Cutting off ounces from your pack.

Who knew a three man tent could offer so much room to each of sleepers and still be lightweight. That is exactly what the Black Diamond Oasis 3 Tent does. Its unique floor plan and advanced rain fly offer plenty of room for three backpackers and all of their gear. To sum it up, the Black Diamond Oasis 3 Tent offers plenty of floor space, living space, gear space, and saves space in your pack!
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October 3rd, 2008

Osprey Kestrel 38 Pack

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Osprey Kestrel 38 Pack - A larger sized daypack.

Depending on your outdoor activity of choice, some day hikes can require more gear than the typical daypack will allow for. For these type of trips need something in between a daypack and a full blown backpack. For these types of day hikes there is the Osprey Kestrel 38 Pack. The Osprey Kestrel 38 Pack is a great multi purpose daypack that has plenty of room for gear heavy day hikes or short overnighters.
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October 2nd, 2008

SteriPEN Traveler Handheld Water Purifier

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SteriPEN Traveler Handheld Water Purifier—the pocket-perfect, travel ready UV powered water purifier.

As an avid backpacker and traveler, I have used all kinds of different water filtration systems to make sure the water I’m drinking, whether I’m in the Colorado Rockies or the jungles of Panama, is safe and won’t make me sick. No one wants to spend a week of their next trip to the wilderness or abroad sitting on the toilet. No thanks. The SteriPEN is the best water purifying system that is both small and effective. It’s basically a mini UV flashlight that you submerge into the water you’d like to filter for 45 to 60 seconds. That’s it. The UV rays don’t heat up or change the water in any way other than killing all of the bacteria AND viruses that may be living in it. It’s a great way to purify your water in the backcountry or even at a restaurant in a third world country. You’ll not only avoid getting sick, you’ll also contribute positively to the environment by not adding more plastic water bottles to landfills.
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October 2nd, 2008

Zen Class Nirvana Organizer

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Zen Class Nirvana Organizer - Keep organized in flight and off.

I am not going to lie. The first time I saw the Zen Class Nirvana Organizer I thought to myself; oh my god, why on earth would you need one of these things. But, after a little hands on experimenting and some deep zen class meditation, I soon realized there was more of a use for the Zen Class Nirvana Organizer than I originally gave it credit for.
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October 1st, 2008

Arc’Teryx Theta AR Jacket

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Arc’Teryx Theta AR Jacket - For year round mountaineering.

Serious outdoor types demand nothing but the best when it comes to personal gear, especially clothing. The Arc’Teryx Theta AR Jacket isn’t made , or priced, for the casual outdoor type. This jacket is built for the demanding mountaineering enthusiast who spends more time in the backcountry then they do in their own house. So, if you are looking for a demanding mountaineering jacket, keep reading to learn more about the Arc’Teryx Theta AR Jacket.
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September 30th, 2008

Eagle Creek Round About Wheeled Tote

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Eagle Creek Round About Wheeled Tote - Tote sized carry on.

Lets face it, sometimes a standard carry on bag is more room than you need. If the majority of your luggage is tucked away under the plane, why bother lugging around a standard carry on bag that’s holding nothing more than some magazines, keys, phone, and maybe a computer? For times like these its nice to have something smaller than a carry on bag, but bigger than a messenger bag. For these times there is the Eagle Creek Round About Wheeled Tote.
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