Review: Easton Mountain Products Hat-Trick 2P Tent – Back Saving Innovation

The 2nd in a short series of Utah-based companies, in celebration of Pioneer Day, David has reviewed Easton Mountain Product’s Hat-Trick 2P. – Brian   Easton is a name familiar to people from many different sports and have become a leader in pretty much every sport that benefits from the use of carbon fiber or … Read more

Skratch Labs Hydration Mix: Not Just For The Pros Anymore

Each year, the Tour de France highlights for me just how unreal professional cyclists are.  Over 1200 watts for Sagan trying to hold Cancellara‘s wheel.  Tony Martin pushing a 59 tooth chainring during the time-trails.  25 to 30 mph average speeds over the stages.  Burning more calories in a day than most people do in … Read more

Review: Ultimate Direction Highline Hydration Pack

With temperatures reaching record highs this summer, we’re more than happy to do another hydration pack review, and Ultimate Direction was kind enough to oblige with their Highline pack, sending one out in Sunflower. (Blue Jewel is the other color option) This pack takes a minimalist approach when it comes to storage, instead focusing on … Read more

Review: Lorpen Tri Layer Trail Running Socks

Lorpen Tri Layer Trail Running socks are designed to provide your foot with extra protection without slowing you down. Unlike traditional hiking socks which are mostly made from wool, these are made from both natural and synthetic fibers (36% Tencel, 35% Coolmax, 18% Nylon, 10% Lycra, and 1% Modal for the Light model) blended to … Read more

Review: Maya Cycle Trailer

There’s the old saying that “good things are worth waiting for”, and the Maya Cycle bicycle trailer was certainly worth the wait. First spotted at Interbike 2009, I was intrigued by this trailer, as it had some features that made it truly stand out from the competition. But I had to be very patient, as … Read more