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The Best Hiking Backpacks

Date: July 12th, 2010 | 1 Comment

For serious outdoor enthusiasts, buying a hiking backpack can be almost as important as buying a new car. Sure it is not as expensive as a car, but it is a mini investment and one that should not be taken lightly. Taking the time to research, try on, and test out hiking backpacks is really important if you want to choose the right bag.

One of the first things you nee

Top 5 Convertible Pants

Date: June 24th, 2010 | No Comments

Top 5 Convertible Pants – perfect for summer adventure travel

Convertible pants are a must have for any backpacking trip or summer adventure. If you plan on hiking the mountains of Georgia, going on an African Safari or just lounging around your campsite, convertible pants are an invaluable piece of equipment. Obviously, the versatility of convertible pants is the true selling point, but each pair of convertible pants have their own special features that make them unique. Whethe

Olympus Stylus Tough-8010 Waterproof Digital Camera

Date: May 11th, 2010 | 2 Comments

Olympus 8010

Olympus Stylus Tough-8010 Digital Camera – the ultimate waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, and freezeproof adventure traveler camera

The Olympus Tough series of waterproof digital cameras is designed specifically for the outdoor adventure traveler. These cameras are designed to be tough and perform well in extreme conditions.

The Olympus Stylus Tough-8010 is the toughest of the bunch and made to withstand below freezing temps, 220 pounds of pressure, and falls from 6.6-feet high

Olympus Stylus Tough-6020 Waterproof Digital Camera

Date: May 10th, 2010 | No Comments

Olympus Stylus Tough-6020 Digital Camera – waterproof, freezeproof, and shockproof adventure camera

Olympus Stylus Tough 6020

Typically electronics and water don’t mix well but the Olympus Stylus digital cameras are designed with an innovative system of waterproof seals and gaskets to keep water out. Waterproof digital cameras are great for wet vacations since you don’t have to worry about your camera fizzling out when it gets splashed or dropped off the sid

Eagle Creek Dual Wattage Converter Set

Date: April 13th, 2010 | No Comments

eaglecreekconverterEagle Creek Dual Wattage Converter Set—the total adapter set you’ll need for any international adventures

Eagle Creek claims it designs its product lines to make travel easier and more fun, and I have to admit their dual wattage converter set does just that. They take the thinking out of buying international adapters by putting everything you need into one easy kit.

Not only does Eagle Creek credit its great travel products to having

Mountainsmith Recycled Bags and Backpacks

Date: April 1st, 2010 | 2 Comments

If it’s time for you to replace your backpack, lumbar pack, camera bag or even dog backpack, then you may want to consider choosing a pack that’s made from eco-friendly materials. Not only will you rest at ease knowing your bag didn’t hurt the planet you love to explore with that pack, but Mountainsmith also makes sturdy, well-designed products that are sure to last you years—in fact, Mountainsmith even offers its customers a lifetime guarantee on their products.

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Mountainsmith Phoenix Backpack

Date: March 25th, 2010 | No Comments

Mountainsmith Phoenix Backpack – An eco friendly alpine backpack. 411j4qxmoel_sl500_aa280_.jpg Looks may deceive you with the styling, but this old school style backpack is made up of about 85% of recycled materials. If the Mountainsmith Phoenix Backpack got any more eco friendly it would be made out of sticks and leaves. Don’t let the eco part scare you off though, this bad boy is still built tough. Read more

Mountainsmith Recycled Tour Lumbar Pack

Date: March 24th, 2010 | 1 Comment

mountainsmith tourMountainsmith Recycled Tour Pack—an eco-friendly tour pack for travelers and adventurers

I’ll be the first to admit that the fanny-pack style (or, as Mountainsmith likes to call this pack, a lumbar style) is for me. As practical and useful as this design may be, I just would rather sport a backpack any day.

That being said, just because I’m not a fan of this style of pack, doesn’t mean that other

Mountainsmith Dog Pack

Date: March 23rd, 2010 | No Comments

Mountainsmith Dog PackMountainsmith Dog Pack – Fleece lined dog backpacks available in 3 sizes

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When looking at the Mountainsmith Dog Pack, it’s easy to see that a lot of thought went into its design. The Mountainsmith Dog Pack was designed by small animal vets and members of the American Kennel Club. This dog backpack comes with all the creature comforts of home.

Mountainsmith Recycled Day Waistpack

Date: March 21st, 2010 | 1 Comment

waistpack.jpgMountainsmith Recycled Day Waistpack – Go green when in the wild.

Who says this whole eco-friendly movement and going green has to be limited to hybrid cars and energy efficient dryers? The boys and girls over at Mountainsmith have introduced a new waistpack that is made from recycled materials. This eco-friendly day pack is creatively named as the Mountainsmith Recycled Day Waistpack. Read more



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