Carl Bremen

Whatever the Weather: Gear for Spring in the PNW

Jack Wolfskin Eagle Peak 2L Shell Guest Review by Nikki Here in the Pacific Northwest, could any piece of gear be more important than a trusty raincoat? My new Jack Wolfskin Eagle Peak 2L Jacket has kept me dry on foggy mornings and in wintery downpours and protected me from icy winds. It’s lightweight and breathable, even when I’m pedaling around …

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Traveling Gear for Winter Explorations

Helinox Sunset Chair For a collapsible camping chair that’s small and light enough to carry almost anywhere, the Sunset Chair is also remarkably comfortable. The high back offers excellent support for end-of-the-day weary bones, and it sits high enough off the ground to allow effortless ingress and egress. I’ve transported mine from Alaska to Iceland and enjoyed countless hours relaxing …

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What To Pack On Your First Ever Bike Tour Adventure

Bike tours have always been popular in many countries. Many biking enthusiasts join biking tours for the benefits. Besides its health advantages, such as better cardio fitness and improved mobility, biking tours revive old connections among friends and colleagues. In addition, bikers can forget their busy city lives for a while and enjoy wonderful moments on their pedals. However, bikers …

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Cool Gear for Hot Summer Fun

Black Diamond® Spot 350 Headlamp Headlamps just keep getting better and better – smaller, lighter, brighter, more versatile. Even in this context, the Black Diamond 350 really, er, shines. With 350 lumens on the bright setting, it’s bright enough for most any situation from pre-dawn trekking to late-night stove repair. Features? How about both a spotlight and a wide beam—and …

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PNW Bucket List Mountain Bike Trails

The Pacific Northwest has long been famous for its incredible mountain biking. Riders who have experienced the loamy singletrack of the PNW speak about it with reverence. It’s the real deal, and every serious mountain biker should aspire to take a riding trip to the PNW at some point in their life. With so many options, it can be challenging …

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Indian Heaven by Horseback: A Return to the Great Outdoors

Hopefully, better times are coming for outdoors lovers. Washington governor Jay Inslee hinted at the end of April that his stay-at-home order may soon be loosened a little. Presumably, among the edicts to be lifted are those restricting outdoor recreation. The wilderness beckons, offering healing for the soul while honoring the objectives of social distancing. Enthusiastic horseback riders are eagerly …

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Relaxing After an Adventure: A Guide

A big adventure at home or abroad will have more than likely pushed you both mentally and physically. As a result, you might be struggling with tense muscles, tiredness, or various aches and pains. If so, you will need to find ways to relax and unwind, so you can restore both your mental and physical health, which will ensure you …

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