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First Ascent by Eddie Bauer High Season Wind Shell Jacket

The original purpose of this jacket was for my upcoming hike and ski trip on Mt. Rainer, but I’ve been wearing it nonstop since it arrived.  Initial wear testing was hiking and skiing to try

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Montana Fly Company Madison IIa Reel

We sent OCD contributor, Author and Guide, Mike Shook out with our fly reel from Montana Fly Company.  The new MFC Madison IIa reel was in need of a field test and we thought Mike

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Five Years of Getting Schooled at 5Point

Carbondale, CO — Films are for the angst ridden, turtleneck wearing, clove smoking crowd, or so I thought. And while I love to ski, Warren Miller’s annual ski porn movies were always about a reel

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Dakine Cyclone Roll-Top Backpack

We got this pack to test for an upcoming travel gear story, but thought it was too great not to share now. This waterproof, 2,200 cubic inch backpack has proven to be invaluable.  The pack

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New Balance MT110

First, a disclaimer: there is very little that is minimalist about me as a shoe tester.  I’m big, my feet are big and I tend to only run long distances.  That being said, the MT110

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Dispatches : Colorado Continental Divide Ride, Day 4

The Crux.  Every trip has its defining moment, the thing or things that will forever be remembered when you conjure up images of the experience.  In this ride through my home state Day 4 was

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Icebreaker LS Quest Zip

Being chilled can turn a sunny spring run into a shivering sufferfest. After having a handful of such runs this spring, I tried the Icebreaker Long Sleeve Quest Zip, from their GT collection, and my

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Tis’ the season

The 2011/2012 ski season has come to a rather abrupt end leaving many of us wanting more. Although we may be mired in the depression of an early mud season, we can take solace by

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Joby gorillamobile

The Joby Gorilla Mobile is a great reminder that having the right tool for the job can make all the difference. I recently had to shoot some videos for work, and was using my phone

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