Life Force of Mountain Biking: The Beginner
Mountain biking got you burned out? Are the local trails getting dull? Look to beginners for your salvation.
Gear
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On the Mountain Bike Trail – Random Photo
A random photo makes me question my mountain bike wardrobe.
Gear Review – Tasc Performance
I couldn’t resist trying a brand of workout gear that promised to fit great and make me stink less. Here’s what I found out.
Gear Test: Giro Xen Gloves
Giros makes great bike helmets – but how do their riding gloves stack up? Here’s the answer.
Gear Review: Switch Sunglasses
Take a look at Switch sunglasses – their interchangeable lenses are held in-place with magnets. How do they work, how do they look, and where can you get some?
Lessons Learned from 2 Years with a Pentax Digital Camera
Just before my trip to New Zealand (which was so awesome that I still can’t shut up about it two years later), I got a Pentax K-100 Super camera. It was my first digital SLR, and I learned tons from toting it on my misadventures.
Gear Review – The North Face Rock 22 Tent
True love came between me and my tent. And forced me to shell out for a Rock 22 by The North Face. Here’s my review of this 2-person, 3-season tent.
Packing – One of the Hardest Parts of Travel
As I was filling up my backpack for traveling to Iceland, all I could think about was a line from…
Flying With MREs – Banned or Not?
You have to be careful when getting ready for commercial air travel. Tedious and conflicting TSA regulations and airline policies make it hard to get straight answers on what you can pack. My question on military Meals, Ready to Eat packages is a perfect example.
Primal Strips Vegan Jerky is Eco-Friendly, Healthy – and Tasty
The founders of Primal Foods set out on a mission – to make a good-tasting vegan alternative to meat jerkies. And they hit the mark, even for a lot of us omnivores.
First Ascent Outerwear Shootout – Downlight Versus Serrano
Eddie Bauer is doing some work to make its original mountain explorer image part of its company vibe again. At…
5 Facts About Bike Shorts
For some reason, new bicyclists fear bike shorts. But there’s no need to fear with these five facts on your side.