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Swiss Army....Shoes??

Posted by campergirl | July 22, 2008 | 0 comments | Viewed 7 times

Yup, Wenger has unveiled a new line of casual/athletic shoes. Produced by Established Brands, the shoes will be lightweight, stylish and very well made. Not all are Swiss Army red but all do have the cool Swiss Army logo. Via.


The Automatic Transmission Electric Bicycle

Posted by campergirl | July 21, 2008 | 0 comments | Viewed 60 times
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Have you ever seen someone biking on a downslope peddling like crazy? If so, have you felt the urge to yell ‘shift!’? Not only does this bike take care of that pesky problem, it also... »MORE


Snap an eyelet wherever you need one

Posted by Pathfinder | July 20, 2008 | 0 comments | Viewed 7 times
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A while back I was shopping around online for some by-the-yard mosquito/noseeum netting and came across a nifty little product that has proven itself in the field time and time again. The product is the... »MORE


Comfort gets nicer as the day gets longer

Posted by Pathfinder | July 19, 2008 | 0 comments | Viewed 4 times
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Anyone who's spent more than a couple hours in a canoe seat knows what that can do to your back. Like me, you've probably gone through several manufacturers' best efforts to bring some relief in... »MORE


The Cardboard Bicycle

Posted by campergirl | July 02, 2008 | 0 comments | Viewed 35 times
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To deter thievery, design student Phil Bridge of Sheffeld Hallam University invented a cardboard bicycle. Its chain, brakes and tires are made of the standard stuff, but the frame is constructed out of heavy duty,... »MORE


Low-tech Poision Ivy and Insect Bite Treatment

Posted by campergirl | June 30, 2008 | 0 comments | Viewed 32 times
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I've been using Fels-Naptha soap to pre-treat my laundry for awhile now, but only recently did I find out that my Eagle Scout of a husband used to use it as a preventative for poison... »MORE


Alternatives to plastics

Posted by Pathfinder | June 29, 2008 | 0 comments | Viewed 27 times
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SIGG, a Swiss company, has been producing its aluminum water bottles for a hundred years, but a great many Americans haven’t a clue about the company or its products. The growing desire for quality, reusable... »MORE


Is that an indigo bunting I hear?

Posted by Pathfinder | June 28, 2008 | 0 comments | Viewed 10 times
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Bird identification, particularly by song and calls, has never been my strong suit unless I have good resources at hand, like good fieldguides and recordings. birdJam (that's the way they spell it) takes care of that... »MORE


Warm thoughts on sleeping bags

Posted by Pathfinder | June 25, 2008 | 0 comments | Viewed 16 times
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  On  all but the hottest of nights, a warm and cozy sleeping bag makes a real difference at the end of a long, hard day on the trail. However, finding the right bag can... »MORE


A Consumer's Guide to Bicycle Helmets

Posted by campergirl | June 20, 2008 | 0 comments | Viewed 60 times
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Helmets.org has a couple of some invaluble articles on what to keep in mind when buying a bicycle helmet. They have adult requirements as well as things to keep in mind when buying for a... »MORE


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