If you drop into Adventure Bicycle Company in Mesa, you might notice something odd about some of its mountain bikes – nearly half of them seem to have huge wheels, far bigger than then 26-inch wheel that has been typical since the first days of mountain biking. Yes, the “29er” mountain bike seems to be taking over!
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Gear Review – Bottles from Nathan, REI, Klean Kanteen
When it’s summer in the southwest, you need water. That’s why I decided to start taking a refillable stainless-steel bottle with me everywhere. Here are some bottles I tried to stay hydrated and be more green.
Product Review – Specialized Comp MTB Shoe
I tried to cheap out on mountain bike shoes and got burned. Good bike shoes pay for themselves in longevity, and I don’t see my Specialized Comps sticking around much longer.
Gear Review – The North Face Rock 22 Tent
True love came between me and my tent. And forced me to shell out for a Rock 22 by The North Face. Here’s my review of this 2-person, 3-season tent.
New Zealand for the Photographer
Travelers who love taking photos will come home from New Zealand with some of their best-ever images. Here are three places you shouldn’t miss if you want to take photos worthy of framing and hanging – and maybe even selling.
Packing – One of the Hardest Parts of Travel
As I was filling up my backpack for traveling to Iceland, all I could think about was a line from Monty Python’s The Life of Brian: “Is it too big? Is it too small?”
I never want to bring too much, but I also never want to get totally soaked in a random storm like I [...]
Iceland for the Photographer – Tips and Locations
If you like traveling and taking photos, put Iceland high on your list of destinations. From people to landscapes, you’ll find plenty of amazing sights to aim your lenses at.
Primal Strips Vegan Jerky is Eco-Friendly, Healthy – and Tasty
The founders of Primal Foods set out on a mission – to make a good-tasting vegan alternative to meat jerkies. And they hit the mark, even for a lot of us omnivores.
REI’s Ripstop Cargo Pants Update the Military BDU
REI’s ripstop cargo pants provide a smart alternative to military-style cargo pants. Muted colors, but with higher quality, better hot weather performance and a “green” factor.
First Ascent Outerwear Shootout – Downlight Versus Serrano
Eddie Bauer is doing some work to make its original mountain explorer image part of its company vibe again. At the heart of the effort is its First Ascent brand.
You won’t find First Ascent casual wear of any sort. It’s meant to be technical wear, and you will see it on some of the world’s [...]
