Archive for the ‘Outdoor Gear’ Category
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Back to School Backpacks
Friday, July 24th, 2009
It is almost that time of year again. Everyone takes out their old backpacks and realizes that they are completely trashed from the year before. I took one look at my sons backpack and don’t really know how anything survived in there. Half of the zipper compartments had holes from being dragged around.
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Hybrid Bikes
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
If you’re like me you enjoy mountain biking, but probably spend a fair amount of time riding your bike on pavement as well. Hybrid bikes are designed for just that purpose. These bikes are designed to handle the mountain as well as the potholes. Often the tires on these bikes are not [...]
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Trekking Poles
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Most younger people typically do not use trekking poles. As we get a little older it may become a very useful tool. Age brings with it change in our bodies that can make it difficult to enjoy activities. Trekking poles add support after surgery. Using Trekking Poles helps distribute weight evenly and [...]