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The North Face Single Track

admin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:56:14 +0000

The North Face Single Track Trail Runner has an amazing fit. The shoe feels like a glove when you slide your foot into it. The Single Track requires zero break-in time. One of the first things you will notice with the Single Track is how well-cushioned the midsole is. These shoes feel comfortable running on pavement and on trail, but for obvious reasons we recommend staying on the trails. The shoes have a low-profile keeping you in tune with the trail, yet still provide solid comfort and support.

For more information on the shoe and others check out thenorthface.com

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The North Face Double Track

admin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:37:59 +0000

The Double Track Trail Runner is a great shoe that offers lots of cushioning with a very stable platform. The Double-Track feels very light on your foot and provides excellent support due to the X-Dome Cradle allowing you to focus on enjoying your run and not having to worry about watching out for every little rock at root. The cushioned footbed provides excellent shock absorbtion from the trail and this combined with the raised lugs on the sole will provide traction and comfort for miles and miles.

For more info on this shoe and others check out www.thenorthface.com

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Clik Elite Large SLR Chest Pack

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:51:36 +0000

This SLR chest pack is an awesome idea for anybody active who likes to capture there experiences. The pack works great for hiking and light running. I found that the pack was too loose for running and biking, I don’t think it will be too difficult to retrofit the pack so that I can run and bike with it. The pack has enough room to store everything you need for a day of activity and shooting. Having the pack on your chest allows you to easily capture all of the action without having to miss a beat, perfect for anybody who is moving quick but still want to get shoots of the cool stuff on the trails. The harness system is comfortable and easily worn underneath any other backpack without causing any discomfort or shaffing. Hopefully with the next version of this pack Clik Elite will either make different harness sizes or make it so the harness that they currently has can be adjusted to a smaller size.

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Mountain Hardwear Koa 35

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:29:01 +0000

The Koa 35 is an excellent day pack and a good lightweight backing pack for the ultralight camper. The structure in the backpanel, shoulder straps, and padded hipbelts allows this pack to be comfortable for long days even with a heavy load. The Koa has nice clean lines yet still plenty of stow pockets and areas to keep all of your gear stashed. The easily accessable and large hipbelt pockets are perfect for keeping a point and click camera or snacks to keep you going during your long days on the trail.

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Mountain Hardwear Twin Arch 2 Tent

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:26:45 +0000

Lightweight backpacking tent with all the features. The Twin Arch 2 tent is a nice , lightweight 2-person three-season tent weighing in at a scant 4lbs 5oz. Colour-coded poles that match the grommet tabs make this tent super easy to set it up , even the first time. This tent has one large door for ease of entry and a dry-entry vestibule. The Mountain Hardwear Twin Arch 2 is guaranteed watertight with a fully taped fly and a taped perimeter floor. Reflective pull-tabs and guy lines help you find your way around a night. The Twin Arch 2 is a great size for lightweight backpacking. Though a closer fit for two, it also makes a great one-person tent for those solo trips. If you`re looking for a lightweight 2-person backpacking tent with all the features then climb into a Mountain Hardwear Twin Arch 2 to see for yourself.

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Salomon Quest 4D GTX

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:14:25 +0000

Here`s the perfect hiking boot for anyone who enjoys the feel of a trail runner but needs the support, stiffness and protection of a boot. The feel of this shoe is very similar to the XA Pro or the XT Wings from Salomon but offers the stiffness and protection of a large hiking boot. The boot didn`t seem to need any breaking in, and was light enough that I didn`t find my feet or shins fatiguing even after hours of hiking. All though the Quest 4D GTX is deceivingly light it still has all the features you`d expect in a heavy duty hiking boot: Gore-Tex waterproofing to keep your feet dry…a thermoplastic urethane midsole to protect you from the gound and provide flex and stability to the boot… and the Contragrip rubber outsole to keep your feeet nicely secured to the trail. Overall, the Salomon Quest 4D GTX is the best boot I`ve had the pleasure of wearing in many years.

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Salomon XT Whisper

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:58:26 +0000

Nice and Light. The Salomon XT Whisper is little sister to it`s big sister, the XT Wings. The Whisper omits the Wing`s agile skeleton chassis but certainly still has the great cushioning for the Wings. The XT Whisper was a little narrower in the toe box but still offers enough room fro longer runs. You get the same great toe bumper to save your toes when you hit the rocks. These shoes felt nice and light on my feet. They`re great for road running, trail running, and walking. I love the quick-lace system-so nice and easy for cinching up the laces on the go , and I never had to worry about them coming undone. If you like Salomon trail running shoes but are looking for something a little lighter but with the same great features then try out the XT Whisper.

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Mountain Hardwear Talus Short

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:39:57 +0000

GREAT FOR ANYTHING… These lightweight 4-way stretch shorts are great for anything from strenuous exercise down to reading Out There magazine at Starbucks. The fabric is DWR-treated, with a UPF rating of 50+, giving excellent protection against UV rays. You’ll appreciated the seamless waist on these shorts as soon as you put your pack on and start hiking –the waistband is super soft and won’t irritate your skin. These shorts also teem with zip pockets for keeping your important items safe — no need to hike back along the trail looking for your keys!

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Nathan Women’s Zone 2

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:44:42 +0000

The Nathan Zone 2 pack is another great pack for those longer runs or bike rides. The Zone 2 has more space to store extra food, water, gels and clothing, with a great harness structure that keeps it comfortable to wear during most activities. One very cool feature…the hydration system opens up from the back and the resevoir is attached to the back panel–easy access if you need to refill during a race. This pack is a step up in size from the Nathan Intensity pack but feels much the same. I heartily recommend this pack to women who don’t like the feel of wearing a hip belt on their packs when running but loves a pack that doens’t jump around.

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Nathan Intensity Pack

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:31:31 +0000

This is the perfect pack for long or short runs. It holds 2L of water, has a pocket for a gel flask, and extra pockets for keys, ID and snack bars on the front for easy access. The intensity eliminates discomfort of a tight waistbelt and eases breathing. It doesn’t jump around when running or biking which makes it very comfortable. One might even forget it’s even there. It has women’s specific shoulder straps and is nicely designed to fit the female frame. I would recommend the Intensity pack to women who run or bike and want to carry water and some extra food. I use this pack for 24hr solo bike racing as well as it’s really easy to access food on the fly.

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