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Gear Review: FitBit Surge

Gear Review: FitBit Surge

I’ve been a long-time Fit Bit user, thanks to a challenge at Title Nine where we all raced to the North Pole (and back) as part of a team. We watched our progress on the map. It was super fun. I started with a FitBit Zip, then graduated to a FitBit Flex when I kept forgetting to clip on my Zip. I always found it annoying with my Flex that I had to wear a watch to time my runs AND my…

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Gear Review: Therm-A-Rest EvoLite

Gear Review: Therm-A-Rest EvoLite

Let’s face it:  No matter how much you love backpacking or camping, sleeping on the hard ground is, well, hard.  Really hard.  It was way easier when I was younger and a full-time outdoor junkie.  These days, I’m a 30-something, post-baby, weekend-warrior.  Between a husband who snores and a 1-year-old who thinks it’s time to party at 2am, I barely sleep through the night in my own bed, much less in my tent.  Add in my curvy hips, digging into…

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Gear Review: Hydro Flask 40 oz Wide Mouth Bottle

Gear Review: Hydro Flask 40 oz Wide Mouth Bottle

Ok – I’m a backpacker, so I’m not super picky about my water. It doesn’t need to be cold, just wet. It doesn’t need to taste like cucumbers or lemon, as long as it doesn’t taste like it’s been in the bottle for days. I picked up the mega-sized 40 oz Hydro Flask out of curiosity after hearing they were made in one of my favorite spots: Bend, Oregon. First off – I really SHOULD have been pickier about my…

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Gear Review: Double Time V-Tee by Title Nine

Gear Review: Double Time V-Tee by Title Nine

So full disclosure – I spent over 6 years working for Title Nine. Out of every piece of gear that I collected over that time (that’s a LOT of gear… my closet is stuffed!), the Double-Time V-Tee was my favorite piece. EVER. It’s the first technical shirt I’ve ever had that actually looked cute and not like I stole it out of my husband’s closet. It’s got a subtle V-neck… not enough to allow your chest to sunburn, but enough…

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