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Gear Guide: Travel Spring 2012

Kiva Messenger Bag

Springtime is a great time to start planning or even going on your next great adventure. We have contacted hundreds of companies this spring looking for the best gear to include in our Spring 2012 Gear Guides. We hope that you find the information in this guide useful. Most of us seem to need our electronics, so a few of these products will help your electronics travel better, and at the same time give you peace of mind. Happy Traveling!

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Gear Review: Icon Irix Headlamp

Icon Irix

Looking for a headlamp and overwhelmed by all the options? The Irix by Icon is a solution for those people who are looking for a headlamp that can be dialed in for a certain light output. This headlamp come loaded with features, one being the oversized dial on top of the light to easily control the output levels of the light from 5-35 lumens. The dial is even big enough to use while wearing gloves.

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Gear Review: ExOfficio Storm Logic Jacket

Storm Logic Jacket

When traveling one must try to decide what is needed and what to leave behind. The people at ExOfficio are always looking for ways to get the most out of a garment. Why pack multiple items, when one piece of clothing will work for the whole trip. The Storm Logic fits perfectly into the category of only needing one piece to work for a whole trip.

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Winter Gear Guide: Climbing

Eddie Bauer Down Hoodie

Winter has set in and the cold has arrived in a lot of areas. Having the right gear this winter while climbing will make all the difference. We have chosen new gear and also some classic gear that will make going out this winter climbing season a lot more comfortable and fun. Also if you are new to climbing, as always, we recommend that you get some training and then head out and have a good time.

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180s Tec Touch Gloves Review

180s UltraLite CRG

Almost everyone now is tied to some kind of electronic device, and lets face it most of them now have a touch screen. The problem with touch screens in the winter is normally you have to remove your glove to operate the device and that can be cold. And if you are anything like me, you will be checking emails or answering your phone even when it is cold outside.

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Gear Review: Sperry Top-Sider SON-R Bungee

Sperry Son-R

I am an outdoor fanatic who loves to do anything and everything adventure can offer. I have spent much time on my own and working with others in the water, the air, or in the mountains. One of the most important pieces of equipment to have no matter where you go is good footwear. The Sperry Top-Sider SON-R Bungee is designed for water sports, but it handles well in diverse situations.

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