TurtleFur’s Dryline Frost Earbeanie: Warm and Dry When It’s Cold and Wet » Uncooped | Outdoor adventure network « Keywords: beanies, headwear, running_gear
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
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The Icebreaker Stank Test Conclusion
Monday, February 8th, 2010
This worked out much better than I though it would…thanks to everyone who had the guts to take the stank test.
Icebreaker Stank Test Conclusion
Well, sorry everybody-I was hoping to have a nice gross-out story for you, but after 20 miles of running, 90 total minutes on the bike trainer, and countless hours just wearing them around, I couldn’t get the Icebreaker gear to smell bad. The Velocity Crewe and Quantum Zip came inside soaking wet, but after a hang dry, they were fresh as daisies again.
Here are a few revelations from my testing, though:
1. Water didn’t do a thing to dampen my love for the Quantum Zip. I got caught…
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The Icebreaker Stink Test
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
I’m on day 3 of my Icebreaker Stink Test, where I’m going to see how many days in a row I can work out in Icebreaker gear without washing them. God help us all. Here’s the first post on the subject.
Icebreaker Sports Wear: A Quantum Leap in Performance
As long as I’ve been playing outside, I’ve been looking for comfortable sports gear that’s comfortable on the trail, keeps warm when it’s cold, and cools me off when I get hot. I’ve spent a lot of cash on all kinds of synthetic gear (polypro, or neo-whatever) but I couldn’t find anything that was versatile enough to handle the temperature swings that come along with playing in the outdoors.
Turns out the answer was in nature after all-I just got Icebreaker’s Velocity Crewe and Quantum Zip midlayer. A New Zealand company, Icebreaker is nothing if not abitious. They’ve made it their plan to deliver comfortable, lightweight, and versatile outdoor sports gear made from 100 % merino wool.
So far, I’m two runs and seven miles in without any stinky consequences. If you see me wearing this gear, feel free to give me a sniff.
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A Camp Stove that Runs on Booze?
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
MSR’s EGK-EX Expedition Stove: Runs on Anything
I was recently working on an article about snow camping, and whenever the topic of stoves came up, the conversation always turned to one stove-the MSR EGK-EX…
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Nemo’s Morpho AR Tent Review
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
This was one of my favorite peices to review…a tent without tentpoles.
Nemo’s Morpho AR: Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board
Looks like Nemo has broken new ground with the Morpho AR 3-season tent. With the Morpho AR, they’ve done away with a central aspect of traditional tents, eschewing traditional tentpoles for “airbeams”, an inflatable, highly durable alternative.
A feat of design, the Morpho AR is lightweight, roomie, and amazingly easy to set up.
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Hey, new post on Uncooped.com for the Selk’ Bag!
Monday, January 11th, 2010
Lippi’s Selk’ Bag: Jammies For Grown-ups
I’ve always been an active guy-I have a hard time sitting still for very long and sleeping is no different. I roll around, kick, flop onto my stomach, etc.
So imagine how much I enjoy spending nights wrapped up like a miserable burrito in a mummy bag. I’ve heard that you get used to them, but I’ve yet to see any abatement to my claustrophobic hell.
This is why I love Lippi’s Selk’bag-it was designed specifically with sleepers like me in mind.
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
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Summer Hikers for Trails.com
Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Just posted an article for www.trails.com on some pretty cool hiking shoes.
The Best Hiking Shoes
By Billy Brown
photo courtesy of Billy Brown
Hiking shoes are traditionally lighter than hiking boots and allow for quick traverses across rough terrain. Designed more for speedy jaunts than for hauling gear, hiking shoes are light but still sturdy enough to keep your feet safe from trail obstacles and…(read the rest of the article here)
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Climbing Wall Article for The Record Searchlight
Friday, August 28th, 2009
Greg Barnette / Record Searchlight Jimmy Lefever teaches rock climbing classes Fridays at Xtreme Fitness at the Mt. Shasta Mall in Redding.
Marty Moseley, 31, of Redding went climbing on real rock with experienced friends four years ago, learning the basic skills and safety measures as he climbed, and he’s been rock climbing ever since.
“Many people don’t get that opportunity,” said.
“Unless you know someone who knows how to rock climb, there aren’t many opportunities to learn how to rock climb in a safe, knowledgeable environment,” Moseley said.
According to Moseley, a rock climber with aspirations of opening a rock climbing gym, the safest way to learn is to go climbing with an experienced friend, learn from an instructor or learn on an indoor climbing wall.
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Road Biker’s Guide to Newbie Greatness
Friday, July 11th, 2008
With gas prices somewhere up in the slap-in-the-face range, road biking isn’t just for athletes and DUI’s anymore. Looks like everyone’s jumping on the bandwagon, which is great-there’s plenty of room. Just don’t kill yourself. As you start to ride, you’ll eventually pick up a few tips here and there that’ll make things easier for you.
Instead of letting you learn on your own, I thought I’d butt in and throw out some things that are handy to know and will make your biking life a lot easier.
Learn how to fix a flat. In fact, practice it in your garage, because it’s a long walk home if your bike gets messed up. Be able to change a flat. Any bike shop has the tools needed to remove the crappy inner tube and put in the new one. Just go to where you bought your bike and ask for a tube change kit. They’ll hook you up.
I’m not patient enough to list out how the change a tire, so here’s John. He’ll help you out.
Also, I know that you look like a knob, but seriously, wear a helmet. It’s such an easy way to not become a vegetable. In fact, I’m going to go find some helmets that don’t suck and post them for you (ahem, Dan).
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