The Tifosi Swank XL Sunglasses are a superb value pair of lightweight sunglasses made with people with larger faces in mind. With a range of lenses and frame color combinations, a virtual try on and parts and spares available you’ll be hard pushed to find anything this good elsewhere for less than $30. Continue reading Tifosi Swank XL Sunglasses Review
Allez Salves are a range of non greasy salves and lip balms that use recyclable packaging to make a range of natural product infused salves to protect and repair skin from a day of sun or snow outdoors. I like the small package size so they can easily be left in your pocket of your favourite trail jacket and the lip balm in particular was my favourite as it doubles up as a great face protector and hand/ knuckle moisturizer in the winter and a natural sunscreen in the Summer. Continue reading Allez Salves Review
Nathans Summit Polarized sunglasses are ideal for running and trail hiking. The polarized lenses give you vision clarity and reduce glare on clear summer days or bright Fall walks. With a very lightweight flexible frame and a comfortable rubber grip round the ears these sunglasses also have a prescription ready option. For $50 I challenge you to find a better pair for the same price. Continue reading Nathan Summit Polarized Sunglasses Review
Modern Fuel make a pen and pencil that exudes hand craftmanship and a quality writing experience. Both the Pen and Pencil come made from a choice of 4 metals and are hewn in one go with a seamless construction that makes them literally feel like they have no seams at all. With a British Royal Air Force engineer heritage this pens have a ‘heirloom’ feel and make the perfect gift for a special occasion or a rare opportunity to spoil yourself. Continue reading Modern Fuel Pen and Pencil Review
The Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy is an ultra light stripped down solution to sleeping dry and comfortable in a sleeping bag without the weight and bulk of a full tent. For just 7 oz you get protection from the damp and condensation when sleeping out in the open or under a simple tarp. Its also useful in very damp cold conditions when condensation can form on the inside of a tent to help keep your sleeping bag etc dry. With enough room to store your bag and a useful bug proof mesh area to protect you from bugs the Bristlecone Bivy does a superb job for emergency or ad hoc ‘quickie camping’. I would make this an essential piece of kit for multi day Fastest Known Time Trail record attempts too. Continue reading Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy Review