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Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS Running Watch

 

Following the new Timex Ironman release, Garmin has launched their own new running watch with in built GPS. An ideal entry level device for runners, walkers or even hikers, the slim, paired down Forerunner 110 focuses on simplicity without sacrificing accuracy. 

Victorinox Secure Pro Unhackable USB Drive Knife

Just in case you want to play James Bond and bring some top secret spy files with you in the backcountry this summer, Victorinox has released the Secure Pro Swiss Army Knife with an "unhackable" USB Drive. With a $150,000 prize on the table and two hours to try, even the world's best hackers have been unable to break the code. 

Daymak Shadow Wireless E-Bike

 

Not willing to accept the possible malfunctions and breakdowns of current e-bikes caused by loose contacts or weak controllers, Canadian company Daymak decided to take matters into their own hands. The company designed their own patent pending drive controller technology with wireless support and ultimately their own complete Shadow wireless e-bike for a more resilient, efficient and faster ride.

CamelBak Backcountry Hydration Backpack Review

During Outdoor Retailer in January, I posted about CamelBak's new backcountry hydration backpack- the Roulette for women and the Pit Boss for men.  After the show, CamelBak was nice enough to send me the women's version to try out. I have taken the hydration backpack on my backcountry skiing and snowshoeing trips up in Tahoe over the past couple of months now and absolutely love it. 

Cushe Mindy Winter Boots Review- Win A Pair!

As we mentioned in our retro trend post from Outdoor Retailer, Cushe Footwear has taken some style cues from the 70s for their recent line of winter boots.  Part of the current Women's Universal Traveller Series, the Mork and Mindy boots are a modern, fashionable take on the space boots we wore as kids (yes I am that old). Cushe sent me a pair of Mindy Boots to test out this winter while tramping around the snow up in Tahoe.