Category : Gear junkie
'Performance' Cotton Underwear
November 4, 2011
But these boxer shorts, made by Longworth Industries Inc. of North Carolina, are not knitted with your run-of-the-mill white fluff. Marketed as "performance underwear," the company's Polarmax AYG line of men's and women's boxers and briefs feature a special cotton type branded as TransDRY. Read More ...
November 4, 2011
But these boxer shorts, made by Longworth Industries Inc. of North Carolina, are not knitted with your run-of-the-mill white fluff. Marketed as "performance underwear," the company's Polarmax AYG line of men's and women's boxers and briefs feature a special cotton type branded as TransDRY. Read More ...
Dog Gear 2011
November 4, 2011
He runs on heel or pulls on command, a hook-up for power on skis in the wintertime and a running partner by my side all year 'round. Living and getting out daily with a "fitness dog" like Rodney necessitates specialized equipment, and over the years I have acquired custom canine gear, fleece doggie jackets, and even fashionable items for workaday walks when I want my dog to stand out from the proverbial pack. The latest "fashion piece" for Rodney is a collar called the Kahuna. Read More ...
November 4, 2011
He runs on heel or pulls on command, a hook-up for power on skis in the wintertime and a running partner by my side all year 'round. Living and getting out daily with a "fitness dog" like Rodney necessitates specialized equipment, and over the years I have acquired custom canine gear, fleece doggie jackets, and even fashionable items for workaday walks when I want my dog to stand out from the proverbial pack. The latest "fashion piece" for Rodney is a collar called the Kahuna. Read More ...
Knife with Light and Whistle
October 19, 2011
The Core Lite's short steel blade comes sharp enough to razor off arm hair. Its edge, just over 2 inches long, is touted to be able to cut wet tree bark to "expose dry inner wood" as well as be used for "notching and grooving branches" if you need to construct a shelter. In reality, your wooden wigwam would be a tough build with this little blade. Read More ...
October 19, 2011
The Core Lite's short steel blade comes sharp enough to razor off arm hair. Its edge, just over 2 inches long, is touted to be able to cut wet tree bark to "expose dry inner wood" as well as be used for "notching and grooving branches" if you need to construct a shelter. In reality, your wooden wigwam would be a tough build with this little blade. Read More ...
Packable Camp Pad
September 26, 2011
Comfort comes in at a close second place for pads -- the thin mattresses should shield from sticks and rocks and provide cushion. Finally, packability -- how small can it stuff down for transport -- is an important piece for anyone living out of a backpack for a few days in the woods. The Zor SHORT, a new pad from NEMO Equipment, hits a sweet spot to balance out this criteria. Read More ...
September 26, 2011
Comfort comes in at a close second place for pads -- the thin mattresses should shield from sticks and rocks and provide cushion. Finally, packability -- how small can it stuff down for transport -- is an important piece for anyone living out of a backpack for a few days in the woods. The Zor SHORT, a new pad from NEMO Equipment, hits a sweet spot to balance out this criteria. Read More ...
'Cold-Prep' Camp Food
August 29, 2011
Until now, most all freeze-dried food companies recommended hot or boiling water for the reconstitution of "instant" camp food. But with its Chicken Salad product, which costs $6. 50 a pack, Mountain House (www. Read More ...
August 29, 2011
Until now, most all freeze-dried food companies recommended hot or boiling water for the reconstitution of "instant" camp food. But with its Chicken Salad product, which costs $6. 50 a pack, Mountain House (www. Read More ...
Survival Straps Bracelet
August 29, 2011
This month, I have been wearing the Regular Survival Bracelet model, which costs about $25. It is an inch wide and it looks like a bulky watch band on the arm. It clasps closed with a stainless steel shackle. Read More ...
August 29, 2011
This month, I have been wearing the Regular Survival Bracelet model, which costs about $25. It is an inch wide and it looks like a bulky watch band on the arm. It clasps closed with a stainless steel shackle. Read More ...
Gear of the Future
August 18, 2011
As such, I offer below a fantasy wish list, a made-up line of upgraded products that would satisfy my wilderness wants and needs like nothing before ever seen. > Biodegradable Food Packaging This new type of earth-friendly packaging will make litter (and the inconvenience of hauling garbage out of the woods!) a thing of the past. Open an energy bar, a gel, or a bag of dehydrated camp food, and simply crumple up the packaging and toss it into the trees. Read More ...
August 18, 2011
As such, I offer below a fantasy wish list, a made-up line of upgraded products that would satisfy my wilderness wants and needs like nothing before ever seen. > Biodegradable Food Packaging This new type of earth-friendly packaging will make litter (and the inconvenience of hauling garbage out of the woods!) a thing of the past. Open an energy bar, a gel, or a bag of dehydrated camp food, and simply crumple up the packaging and toss it into the trees. Read More ...
SPOT Connect
July 1, 2011
Beyond cell-phone range, and out of touch with the world, I woke up my iPhone and started to type. Moments later a simple communiqué was being sent around the Earth -- "Sailing this week! Off coast of Calif. " -- and with it a notation of my precise place on the planet: 34. Read More ...
July 1, 2011
Beyond cell-phone range, and out of touch with the world, I woke up my iPhone and started to type. Moments later a simple communiqué was being sent around the Earth -- "Sailing this week! Off coast of Calif. " -- and with it a notation of my precise place on the planet: 34. Read More ...
Super-Size Trail Running Shoes
May 4, 2011
This leitmotif historically has not flown in the footwear world. Until now. Coming from an Italian company known domestically most for its downhill ski-boot line, Tecnica this spring unveiled a spread of mega-size shoes made for running on trails outside. Read More ...
May 4, 2011
This leitmotif historically has not flown in the footwear world. Until now. Coming from an Italian company known domestically most for its downhill ski-boot line, Tecnica this spring unveiled a spread of mega-size shoes made for running on trails outside. Read More ...
Oakley Prescription Glasses
April 19, 2011
Recently, I got a pair of relatively "normal" glasses from the company. Oakley's Deringer frame now serves as my "wear-everyday" prescription glasses for work and home life. The Deringer is lumped into Oakley's "lifestyle" category, meaning they are not built specifically for sports. Read More ...
April 19, 2011
Recently, I got a pair of relatively "normal" glasses from the company. Oakley's Deringer frame now serves as my "wear-everyday" prescription glasses for work and home life. The Deringer is lumped into Oakley's "lifestyle" category, meaning they are not built specifically for sports. Read More ...
