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ECCO Celebrates 50 Years Of Outstanding Footwear With The MIND

May 15, 2013
ECCO Celebrates 50 Years Of Outstanding Footwear With The MIND

Founded in Denmark in 1963, ECCO is now the world’s 2nd largest manufacturer of casual footwear. With their Scandinavian roots comes a design ethos that favors clean, simple lines, and attention to detail. To celebrate their 50th anniversary last month, chief designer Niki Tæstensen created the MIND, a modern shoe that evokes ECCO’s past while reminding us that they’re poised to take on the future.…

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RIBZ Front Pack – Quick Snacking And Better Balance

April 26, 2013
RIBZ Front Pack – Quick Snacking And Better Balance

Most people who enjoy the outdoors have probably been there – you put on a backpack that is way too heavy and awkward, then when the uphill sections start it gets much, much worse.  Sometimes, the problem is that you brought more than you needed, in which case trimming the fat will help, but not always.  Parents, Scout Masters, through-hikers, or anybody who enjoys real…

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Suunto M-Series Heart Rate Monitors – A Personal Trainer On Your Wrist

April 25, 2013
Suunto M-Series Heart Rate Monitors – A Personal Trainer On Your Wrist

The number one New Year’s resolution is weight loss. By now, many people have given up on themselves, and slid back into old habits. Don’t be one of them. If you’ve made a resolution to get your body in better shape, the Suunto M-Series heart rate monitors can help you achieve your goals. Much more than just a heart rate monitor, the $149 Suunto M4…

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Swiftwick + REPREVE = SUSTAIN

April 4, 2013
Swiftwick + REPREVE = SUSTAIN

Last year, Tamara and I both reviewed some Swiftwick Merino blend socks, and came away equally impressed. By combining the benefits of a natural fiber with good design and quality construction, Swiftwick has created a line of socks sure to please everyone from the casual athlete to the hardcore weekend warrior. Thankfully, they’re not the kind of company willing to sit around and bask in…

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