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juju hats take a fresh approach to the rather boring under helmet cap. Unlike most under ski helmet caps, the juju hats are colorful and add some style to your outfit. juju was founded in Big Sky, Montana, by two realtors who noticed there's a lack of stylish, performance caps. These caps are made for women, men and kids.

Juju Hat under Ski Helmet

WOW! That's about all I could say once I turned on the Lupine Wilma. This is by far the brightness bike light I have ever seen. It's hard to say "bike light" because it can be used for so much more. The Lupine Wilma X is designed for extreme sports. It comes with a headband, so it can be worn like a traditional headlamp. The light can be dismounted quickly, so it's great for adventure racing.

Lupine Wilma Lighting System

The Dual Electronics XGPS150 is a universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver. It works with any Bluetooth enabled device. I tested the receiver with my iOS powered iPod Touch (4th generation) and my Android powered Samsung Smartphone. The XGPS150 is rechargeable and lasts up to eight working hours on one charge. The device comes with a USB powered charger and an adapter to charge using a vehicle's cigarette lighter. The kit also includes a strap to attach the device to your backpack, bag or arm and a non-slip pad for a vehicle or boat.

If compression socks are supposed to improve circulation and reduce fatigue in the feet and calves, then compression shorts should help the blood flow in the thighs, hamstrings and gluts.  Since most outdoor pursuits require moving the entire leg, not just the feet, it made sense to find out if the CEP Compression Inner Pants can increase performance and reduce fatigue in the lower extremities.  The pants were developed through 50 years of experience by medi GMBH, the German maker of high tech compression apparel, makers of a

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is world famous for its steeps and après ski at the Mangy Moose. When powder is present, it is like no other.  When its icy, its slopes can be treacherous, and so can the parking lot.  As we arrived on a cold, clear day, black ice was noticeable around the cars and trucks in the lot.  I then realized that it was an ideal day to test the Mountain Goat Ski Tote.

Securing the Mountain Goat Ski Tote

The Osprey Raptor 10 is a feature-rich mountain biking hydration backpack. The pack's capacity is 600 cubic inches. With an empty hydration bladder the pack weights 2 lbs. 4 ounces or just over a kilogram. There are two sizes depending on torso length. I tested the Osprey Raptor 10 while mountain biking on trails along the Wasatch Foothills. I also took it for a few day hikes and cross country skiing.

Osprey Raptor 10

Cotton has long been dismissed from my sock drawer. My feet were sweaty and my shoes were smelly. I took refuge in cycling socks, mostly acrylic, nylon, or lycra, which were lightweight, breathable, and held their form. However, my feet would get cold in the winter and the smell in my shoes didn’t necessarily disappear. After being the butt of jokes and ridiculed by family and friends for my 7 day a week, all occasion cycling sock habit, I had my eye open for some new threads for my feet.

Winner of the SNEWS 2011 In.New.Vation in Outdoor Accessories, Pivot HDHF Sunglasses are turning some heads at the Winter OR. Unique Point of View (POV) to film what you are seeing while riding, skiing, or just cruising the city while your hands are free! Stylish glasses, 12 megapixel camera, 2 hour battery with easy to use on/off and record. Lightweight and incredibly clear picture. Expected to hit the US market this summer. Looking forward to a detailed review, coming soon!

Once the CEP compression socks are on your feet, you realize you are not just wearing socks. These are a performance enhancing sock, and yes, they are legal. Originally designed for medicinal purposes, medi Gmbh has transferred their expertise into the sports and recreation world with a full line of socks for everything from trekking to badminton. Compression socks and clothing are shown to improve circulation and oxygen in the blood, which reduces fatigue and lactic acid build up.

Have you measured your carbon ‘handprint’ lately?  With the reduce & reuse green movement in full force, the Swany Eco-X Glove caught my attention as the first fully recyclable winter hand protection.  The multiple layers of the Insert, Insulation, and Lining are 100% recycled Polyester.  But the story doesn’t stop there.  Once the recycled glove reaches the end of its useful life, the user can send it back to Swany (they include the envelope) which will then break them down to their original polymer state through a chemical process in partnership with Teijin, t