Gear I Love: Hydrapak's Reversible Reservoir II

I've tried out a lot of hydration packs. Mountain biking, trail running, hiking, mountaineering; you name it, I've probably had a water pack on my back, and of all the ones that I've tried from different companies, Hydrapak's Reversible Reservoir II is head and shoulders above the rest.  I could talk about how you can turn it inside out (for easy cleaning) or how much I like the plug 'n play connector (that allows you to disconnect the...
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Tips on Beating the Summer Heat

  Since the neverending 95+ degree heat wave has set in, I've found myself dodging the sun and avoiding my favorite outdoor activities more and more. Even in the evening hours, it's been excessively hot and uncomfortable. I'm sure I'm not the only one suffering. Well, there's two pieces of good news for those of us that don't enjoy excessive heat. A.) The hottest month of the year is nearly over and it should be...
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