It has been over 6 months since I started walking and hiking with my Skechers Shape-ups AT Diamondback Trail and I have surpassed the 500 mile mark. These shoes have been abused, covering all types of terrain and activities. I have played full court basketball in them, ran several miles, and walked through mud, water,
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Review of Icebreaker Hiking Wear From Natureshop Clothing
I was recently contacted by Natureshop in New Zealand to review some of their Icebreaker hiking clothing. Here is what I think. L to R: GT Run Tracer Pant, SS Sprint Crewe shirt, and Hike + Mid Crewe socks Icebreaker GT Technical 200 – SS Sprint Crewe shirt At first I was worried about the
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Skechers Shape-ups 1,000 Mile Project Update – 150 Mile Mark
For the next year I will be putting a brand new pair of Skechers Shape-ups AT Diamondback Trail through the gauntlet of “birder abuse”. I have passed the 150 mile mark! Here are my thoughts thus far. I have been walking Bella nearly twice a day at 1-2 miles each time. I love that the
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Skechers Shape-ups AT Diamondback Trail Review – 1,000 Mile Project
For the next year I will be putting a brand new pair of Skechers Shape-ups AT Diamondback Trail through the gauntlet of “birder abuse”. I received this pair of shoes from Skechers to undergo this endeavor. At the end of the year (365 day period) I will see how the shoes hold up to my
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Review of Wildbirds Unlimited Slide/Flex Bino-System Binocular Strap
The following is a review of the Wildbirds Unlimited Slide/Flex Bino-System Binocular Strap or what we refer to as a “binocular harness”. Read to the bottom for a chance to win a free item from the Wildbirds Unlimited Store. Contest now closed. I’ve seen numerous birders using binocular harnesses before but always thought they were
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Wall Poster – Sibley Backyard Birds: Eastern North America
David Allen Sibley is one of the world’s top wildlife artists. His detailed birds grace the pages of the beautiful Sibley Guide to Birds and more recently, Sibley crafted The Sibley Guide to Trees. Now you can get Sibley’s birds as a jaw-dropping wall poster. Measuring 24″ x 36″, the Sibley Backyard Birds: Eastern North
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Review – Swarovski Universal Camera Adapter (UCA)
The following is a review of Swarovski’s Universal Camera Adapter (UCA). When coupled to a Swarovski spotting scope and a camera (or video camera) you have a super powerful way to capture excellent shots of birds and other wildlife. At a mere 12 oz., the UCA will not add any undue weight to your photography
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New Swarovski EL Binocular With Swarovision
The new Swarovski EL binoculars are out and they are, in a word, unbelievable. In a fantasy world where warbler fallouts happen every day, Black and Yellow Rails take model poses seven feet from you, and the sun is always at the perfect viewing angle, these are the sort of bins you’d have. The good
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