Archive for July, 2009

OR Post 17: Gu Energy

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

I’ve never had much of a reason to use energy products, but when I had to do some running at the Teva Mountain Games, these things really pulled through for me. Find out what Gu has for Yu:

OR Post 16: Ruff Wear

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Do you have a dog? Does your dog like to stay warm? Do you baby your dog too much, but its ok because they deserve it? Well, Ruff Wear has just come out with a nice little Polartec Fleece top to help out your best friend. And it won’t break the bank either, that’s why we’re covering it. Check it…

OR Post 15: Timex

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

This is one of the rarest watches in the world. Analog watch with temperature, tides, and an accurate compass. Ranging in price from $170 to just under $100, this barely makes the Ben Franklin cut, but it does. With style.

OR Post 14: Yakima

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Check out Yakima’s new universal boat fitting rack accessory, the Even Keel. This fits “the bill,” or slightly less…

SR Daily Digger

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

OR Post 13: Smith Sunglasses

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Smith has incorporated some green technologies into their Evolve line this year. Sounds cool, listen to Gabe to find out more…

OR Post 11: Wavesport

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Well there aren’t many new boats at OR this year. There is one major overhaul which deserves notice though, the Wavesport Diesel. This boat has undergone an extensive redesign with peaked decks, more continuous rocker, and apparently some patriotic color schemes. Plus, the Diesel is now available in 60, 70, and 80 gallon sizes. Brian Kirk says its faster than its predecessor and stays on top of the water better. I swear he said it, you can listen for yourself below:

OR Post 12: Watershed Drybags

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Watershed Drybags are the best on the planet. There’s not a whole lot to be improved upon, and LVM has relied on them for centuries to keep our expensive camera equipment dry and comfortable. For 2010, Watershed has revamped their padded liner and added some new features. The best part, these additions are only around $20! That’s a value of 5 back issue LVM’s in the Ben Franklin Box Set!. Whatadeal, but I think the liner is better, here’s why: