Slipnot Traction Makes Biking Possible In All Conditions
Slipnot Bicycle Traction System www.slipnottraction.com Specs per manufacturer: Fits 20″ x 2.25 – 2.4″Includes mesh bag for rinsing and drying. Don’t let snow, ice or mud get in the way of you and your two-wheeled love affair. Goodbye painful memories, hello biking! Findings: (Review provided by Loren Gurkowski) I have been using my Slipnot Traction System for […]
Experienced Design Makes a Great Camera Bag
Manfrotto’s Pro Light Camera Backpack: 3N1-25 PL www.manfrotto.us Retail price: $199 Specs per manufacturer: The Pro Light 3N1-25 PL camera backpack guarantees the fastest, split-second camera quick-draw options! This unique design goes way beyond a standard backpack. It offers three active carrying options in one, effortlessly morphing from right sling to backpack to left sling […]
The Coolest (& Warmest) Way to Drink
Hydro Flask 21 oz Insulated Water Bottle www.hydroflask.com Retail price: $27.99 Specs per manufacturer: The 21 oz insulated bottle is made from 18/8 food-grade stainless steel and the double wall vacuum insulation provides top notch insulation power, keeping cold liquids icy cold for up to 24 hours and hot liquids steaming hot for up to […]
You Can’t Say You Didn’t See Me Now
Wheelbrightz by Brightz www.bikebrightz.com Retail price: $14.99 Specs per manufacturer: Make your wheels glow with a circle of spinning light! Wheelbrightz is a radical new bike light that uses 20 Micro LED lights to create a ring of brilliant color that is sure to turn heads and grab attention wherever you go. Mix and match to create your […]
Ultimate Protection & Simplicity for Your DSLR & Telephoto Lens
Ortilieb’s V-Shot Waterproof Camera Bag www.ortlieb.com Retail price: $190 Specs per manufacturer: Ideal all rounder for active outdoors people: V-Shot is a compact camera bag with waterproof zipper. 100% reliable in toughest weathers and climates it offers room for a DSLR camera with a 200 mm zoom lens, rechargeable batteries, memory card and further accessories. The V-shaped […]
Toddler Rain Boots that Make the Grade
mymayu.com Retail price: $48.95 Specs per manufacturer: What kid doesn’t like to play outside in the dirt, sand and rain? Our patent-pending Muddy Munchkins boots were designed by parents and are made for park play, nature treks, light rain and shallow puddle stomping. Less than half the weight of one conventional rubber boot, they are sleek, stylish and extend […]
Ten Tips for Getting Great Shots of Your Kids
Getting great shots of your children can be a challenge, but oh so rewarding when you get “that shot”. These ten tips will get you started. 1. Keep your camera out and ready. When shooting moving kids, you don’t have time to get your camera out of your backpack. It needs to be front and […]
A Cozy Little Nest on the Shore in Homer
Bay Avenue Bed & Breakfast www.bayavebb.com 1393 Bay Avenue Homer, AK 99603 United States We recently had the pleasure of spending the weekend at Bay Avenue Bed & Breakfast. We were their last guests of the year as the season had already ended. I had come down to Homer to present Babes in the Woods […]
Warm Tips for Cool Fall Hikes with Babies
With fall and cooler temps around the corner, it is time to bundle up baby for the trail. Luckily, there are lys of great products available to make keeping warm not only easy, but stylish. You have three basic options; a warm carrier; a carrier cover; or a coat expanders/baby wearing coats. 1. Ergo’s Designer […]
Make your own grass whistles
Tips From the Trail. Ian explains how to make a whistle out of a blade of grass.