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backpack, Gear, hydration, hydration pack, pack, platypus, review, reviews, Women - June 22, 2016

Platypus W’s B-line 8.0 Women’s Hydration Pack Review

Built for long cross-country rides, the Platypus W’s B-line hydration pack, “designed for women,” according to Platypus, is lightweight at 691 grams and fits well. I particularly appreciated the “RidgeAir” back panel–a mesh feature separating your back from the pack, thus providing some good airflow. The pack was roomy enough for a spare tube, pump, …

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Gear, hydration, kids, Moki, osprey, pack, review - April 15, 2016

Osprey Moki Kids Hydration Pack Review

If you’re taking your little ripper on the trail with you, it’s important to kit them out in gear that will actually work well and fit them properly. Unlike some other kid-specific gear, the Osprey Moki is a full-featured pack cut to the size of a kid, and not a stripped down version of a pack …

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Dakine Nomad Review

One of my all-time favorite hydration packs is an older Dakine Nomad. It’s a good size for all-day rides, but not huge. The only thing I don’t like about it is the material it’s made from. It appears to be denim, and while that may look cool, it’s just like a pair of jeans: heavy …

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Review: The Shimano Enduro Racepack U4E

Let me start by saying that details are light on this particular piece. It has not officially hit the street yet. The Singletracks team obtained the sample I have at Interbike’s Outdoor Demo and I got to keep it because I had room in my suitcase. I made room for it by throwing away all …

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Review: Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW Backpack

Have you ever owned a piece of gear that became such an integral part of your daily life that you forget to think of it as anything other than absolutely necessary? The Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW backpack has done that for me, functioning as a critical piece of gear for every media trip and …

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