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Goofy Gear Day – Ultralight Camp Coffee

by Andy Amick

What do you get when you combine Red Bull, coffee and beer?  A full featured make your own (MYOG) bikepacking coffee maker of course.  You didn’t expect a party did you?   For me, morning coffee while camping or bikepacking is a must have.     Kit Setup The total kit weighs in just under […]

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What Do You Carry – Road Bike Edition

by Andy Amick

Maybe spring has sprung where you are, but we have just entered the snowiest month here in Colorado.  Even though today is sunny and 60 there will be more snow and cold coming soon enough.   This post is the companion to the mountain bike version of What Do You Carry done several months ago. […]

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Paracord Bracelets Now Available

by Andy Amick

I’m sure you’re thinking “Seriously, another person making paracord bracelets?”.  Yes, it’s true.   Since working on a few paracord projects lately and finding ways to include it on the bike, the next step was to offer some sort of paracord product.  But I didn’t want to be just another paracord bracelet person so the bracelet needed […]

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Planning Something Epic? Make It Happen

by Andy Amick

How many times have you dreamed of starting your own business or planning an epic ride only to have another year slip by without accomplishing that dream.  It’s time to make those dreams happen because they won’t happen by themselves.   Too often, we come up with excuses as to why something can’t be done […]

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Gear Review – King Cage Behold Tool Pouch

by Andy Amick

The King Cage pouch is a great idea.  It allows you to carry your tube and tools on the frame instead of in a seat bag.  And it does this without forcing you to choose between the pouch or a water bottle cage.  After the Behold Pouch is attached to one of the frame’s water […]

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Goofy Gear Day – Smartphone Gloves

by Andy Amick

It’s Friday so what better way to celebrate than look at some of the goofy gear that has made it’s way into my collection.   Have you ever been out on a run or bike ride on a cold day and needed to access your smartphone?  Maybe its to check your progress on Endomondo or […]

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StayOutThere kit changes for 2012

by Andy Amick

Last week, the changes to the GetOutThere and CommuteOutThere kits was highlighted. This week, it’s on to the StayOutThere which received the most updates for 2012.  The kit contains more first aid items, an optional refill kit, and a redesigned survival add-on.   Refill Kit options As mentioned last week, all kits are now available […]

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I Am Myself And Always Will Be

by Andy Amick

With the technology available these days, you can start an online business, run it out of your basement, and promote it as if it were something much bigger than it really is. While it may work for some people, it doesn’t work for me.  I can’t pretend to be something I’m not even if it […]

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OutThere kit changes for 2012

by Andy Amick

Some companies release new products in December before the new year starts.  In 2012, car companies release their 2014 models.  Me, I update products for release in February of the current year.   Over time all products go through some changes and first aid/safety kits are no different.  For 2012 the Pale Spruce OutThere kits have […]

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Gear Review – ZPacks Custom Rain Pants

by Andy Amick

Women have capris Men have man-pris Crazy nutty cyclists have rain-pris. Why would you want rain-pris? 1. When cycling in in the rain, your shoes and socks will get wet even if you have full length rain pants.  So go with a shorter length which will make them lighter and useful in a wider range […]

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