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Magellan Switches Focus To Multi-Sport Fitness

Following in Garmin's footsteps, Magellan has expanded beyond a handheld GPS device company to now focus on the lucrative multi-sport fitness market. Designed primarily for running, the new Switch and Switch Up GPS watch can easily crossover into cycling, swimming, hiking, and other outdoor activities. 

SeasonFive Barrier Short Sleeve Top Review

Neoprene wetsuits make fabulous insulators for sports where you are continually immersed in cold water. As soon as you get out of the water however, the neoprene rapidly builds up heat, sweat, stink and overall discomfort. New company SeasonFive aims to address this huge gap in the market with their line of waterproof yet breathable technical watersports apparel. 

Polar To Launch New RCX5 Tri Specific Watch

Polar fans are going crazy lately as small snippets have been released about Polar's new triathlon specific watch, the RCX5. The Polar forum is buzzing and Chris from Polar USA has been uploading pictures and videos to both Twitter and Facebook in advance of the upcoming launch sometime early this summer. 

Sports Cases To Protect Your Electronic Gadgets

On your 3rd phone of the year after crushing your first one while mountain biking and dropping the other one in the lake while out canoeing? Time for you to consider a sports case that will protect your cell phone, MP3 player or digital camera from getting damaged while you are enjoying the outdoors. 

Outdoor Retailer Roundup- Outdoor Demo Day

The crew from In Her Element and I had a fun time running around the Outdoor Demo at Jordanelle State Park in Park City. Everyone tested out the stand up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and tried on some of the latest water gear.