Active family lifestyle in Utah
Posted in Gear Deals, Gear Reviews, Other, Utah Outdoors on Jul 8th, 2009
Realcyclist.com that’s who, the new cycling merchant on the scene. The pro mechanics over at Realcyclist.com know their bikes. Every frame, wheel, crank or bike part you dream of has been hunted down and tested by this crew. Not only are all the bikes shipped FREE OF CHARGE but they also come “ready to ride” [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jul 27th, 2008
If you do not have a dog then don’t bother to read any further because these are not for you. The Ruffwear Bark’n Boots protect your dogs feet from snow, slickrock or whatever else you might encounter that could hurt those tender paws. They are made from a breathable mesh material that does not hold [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jun 23rd, 2008
The CamelBak FlashFlo Lumbar Pack holds 1.3 liters of water and also has a small zippered storage compartment to stuff in your MP3 player or some snacks. If you are planning on bringing some extra clothing or a jacket there is really no room if you have the water reservoir filled. It is possible to [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Apr 24th, 2008
We have the Kelty Mantra 7 Tent and love it. It fits our family of four comfortably plus, there is plenty of extra room for our two dogs and all our other junk. The tent holds up great to the wind storms we get here in Utah. When we do leave the state and camp [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Apr 17th, 2008
If you are thinking of purchasing a new or your first GPS unit you might want to check out the PN-20 DeLorme Earthmate. Backcountry.com is offering a $100 mail in rebate with all purchases until April 30, 2008.
Tech Specs:
Material:
Plastic, rubber
Dimensions:
2.4 x 5.25 x 1.5in (6.1 x 13.3 x 3.8cm)
Antenna:
Internal
Routes:
50
Waypoints:
1000
Mapping:
Yes
Digital Compass:
Yes
Computer Compatible:
Yes
Waterproof:
Yes
Battery Type:
2 AA or 1 [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Feb 26th, 2008
Posted in Gear Reviews, Utah Outdoors on Feb 16th, 2008
Based in Utah, Backcountry.com carries high quality outdoor gear and equipment. During February 15 - 29, 2008 they are having their semi annual sale. If you need any outdoor gear or equipment or even think you might, this is one sale that you do not want to miss. I was checking it out earlier [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 29th, 2008
The Salomon SpeedCross 2 is 11 ounces of pure performance. The upper is a lightweight, anti-debris, durable synthetic mesh, which does not make your feet over heat and with the one pull lacing system you can snug it up through your midfoot. The shock absorbing sole with rubber lugs have a low profile, stablizing cushion [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 29th, 2008
The Arc’teryx Solo Jacket is the perfect piece for all your outdoor adventures. Designed with the ThermaTek laminated insulation it is thin yet, incredibly warm. It has two hand pockets, gusseted elbows, draw string hem cord and a stuff sack. Whether skiing or sweating around the campfire this jacket breathes and repels water. Available in [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 28th, 2008
Well, I decided to do my own experiment on merino wool. I had heard some great things about it and wanted to find out for sure if its all that its sheared up to be. I purchased a 100% pure merino wool shirt from Icebreaker and wore it 1 week straight. Thats right, it arrived [...]