Author: Brian Mullin
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Kammok Unveils All-Weather Adventure Burro Pack Lineup
Austin based Kammok, best known for their hammock systems, which include hammocks, rain tarps, tents, bug netting, and insulated quilts, has announced a Kickstarter campaign for their functional all-weather Burro Pack lineup. The line includes the Burro Hip Pack, the Burro Zip 18, the Burro Roll 26, and the Burro Duffel 30. During the Kammok Burro Packs…
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Just In – Bikepacking with the MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Tent, Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Mattress, and Vesper 20F Quilt
I have just started to do some bikepacking here in Colorado, and I knew that having the lightest gear possible makes any adventure more enjoyable. I am testing several ultra-lightweight items, including the trick MSR Carbon Reflex 2 double-walled tent with carbon fiber poles, the feathery light and comfortable Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite air mattress, and the warm and…
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Dainese Announces Bike 2020 Collection
Dainese is proud to announce next season’s Bike collection, introducing protective pieces with brand-new technologies, innovative technical garments designed and constructed with high-performance materials, and also extends the range to female riders. The new Trail Skins Pro knee guard looks highly functional, comfortable, and safe, while the totally trick modular Rival Pro Vest with its protection, hydration…
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Pewag Security Chains and Viro Lock Review
Pewag makes many chains, primarily for commercial and industrial applications, such as lifting heavy equipment, tire traction control, and tire protection. They initially designed their famous 12mm 3012 chains for traction purposes, but their strength and impressive qualities made it a highly functional security chain. Pewag created an original security chain utilizing the same basic…
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Wolf Tooth Components B-RAD Mini Roll-Top Bag Review
The Wolf Tooth B-RAD Mini Roll-Top Bag is a compact and flexible on-bike storage system. It can be mounted almost anywhere on a frames tubes, under a saddle, or be attached to the water bolts via their B-RAD mounting system. The bag has a 0.6-liter capacity can carry items such as snacks, spare tubes, and tools,…
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DMOS Delta Shovel Kickstarter Campaign
Meet the Delta Shovel. A compact, portable feat of engineering from DMOS, the makers of the Alpha Shovel, the most crowdfunded shovel ever on Kickstarter, and the award-winning Stealth Shovel. State of the art engineering and American manufacturing combine to create a full-sized shovel that’s durable, versatile and unstoppable. Click here for further information on…
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 – Gregory Packs
At the OR show we saw new items from Gregory Packs, including the versatile Quadro Pro Hardcase rollers, the highly functional Tetrad, and Tribute travel packs, and finally some significant upgrades for their 3D Hydro hydration reservoir system. Quadro Pro Hardcase Roller The Gregory Packs Quadro Pro is designed with a durable polycarbonate shell, functional handles,…
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First Look – Gregory Packs Quadro Pro Hardcase Roller
The Gregory Packs Quadro Pro is designed with a durable polycarbonate shell, functional handles, zippered compartments, 4-wheel mobility, and their ActiveShield organization. Built using a “bombproof” polycarbonate shell, the Quadro Pro combines absolute gear protection with Gregory’s expert-level design. An ActiveShield compartment – unique to Gregory’s adventure travel line – separates dirty gear from clean…
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AfterShokz Introduces The Aeropex Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones
The Aeropex is the newest wireless Bluetooth Bone Conduction headphones from AfterShokz. It’s lighter, has deeper bass, is IP67 waterproof, and has longer battery life. It’s lightweight and flexible and has a 60 day standby time, and a 1.5 hour charge time. For the pushers and the breakers, for the doers and the makers –…
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 – Buff and Headsweats
Buff Buff has the new sun-protecting Bimini Cap, the functional Pack Run Visor, the crushable Pack Baseball Cap, and the CoolNet UV+ Tapered Headband. Buff’s is committed to Caring More, Protecting More, and Acting More with community groups, eco projects, and their production processes with their Do More Now initiative. Their goal is to have…
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Bike Industry Veteran Andrew Bernstein Critically Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver
On July 20th around 4:30 PM Andrew “Bernie” Bernstein was riding home after a track bike workout session at the Boulder Valley Velodrome in Erie and was critically injured by a hit-and-run driver. According to Colorado State Patrol, the driver evidently sped off, leaving Bernstein unconscious in a ditch on the side of the road, and…
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 – OtterBox
OtterBox was showing off their excellent Venture Hard Coolers, the versatile Trooper Soft Coolers, the Yampa Dry Duffles, and their expansive Drinkware lineup. For additional information, refer to otterbox.com. Venture Hard Coolers Their robust and well made Venture Coolers are designed in Colorado and manufactured in Detroit and come in 25 quarts, 45 quarts, and 65 quarts. …
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 – CamelBak
The superb CamelBak Chase Bike Vest gets some new brethren for this coming year, including a larger 8-liter Chase 8 Bike Vest and the Chase Protector Vest safety version with integrated back protector. Also, the new minimalistic Stash Belt and the Women’s L.U.X.E. pack gets some updates. Chase 8 Vest The new Chase 8 (8-liter)…
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 – Big Agnes
For tents, Big Agnes updates their Copper Spur HV UL2, adds the new Copper Spur HV UL and Fly Creek HV UL bikepack tents, slims the Everest ready Battle Mountain, adds the new roomy Blacktail Hotel and pricepoint Salt Creek SL. For sleeping bags, the new Torchlight 20 offers full-length expandable panels for comfort. Copper Spur HV UL2…