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Updated 12/23/24 7:15pm
GoPro for Action Sport Enthusiasts | ActionHub

GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition

Recently I was given the opportunity to review the GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition, the company’s newest model. It’s the one with the WiFi connection controllable from a remote, or better yet, an iPhone. For a few weekends, I brought it with me to my second…

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PORON XRD Impact Protection Foam | ActionHub

PORON XRD Impact Protection Foam

I spent my time at this year’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in search of the best new products the outdoor industry had to offer. Generally, the setup of booths is relatively simple, with advertising dollars put toward building the most eye-catching display. But few things…

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2014 Darn Tough Hiking Socks

Hiking season is upon us and I could not be more excited to get my gear out and put some new products to the test. I decided to start with one of the simplest, but also an essential hiking staple: socks. Avid hikers will echo my…

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Wool Buff Headwear | ActionHub

Wool Buff Headwear

The easiest way to explain Buff USA is it’s a company that provides a product you had no idea you needed. But once you have it, you’re not sure how you went so long without it. Buff specializes in one thing: versatile headwear. The tube-like…

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EnergIce Bars | ActionHub

EnergIce Bars

With the active lifestyles that most of us lead, the energy supplement market has been booming. It is hard not to turn to one of the many forms of energy replenishers or enhancers to give ourselves that extra push we may need to make it…

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MOJO Fruit and Nut Bars | ActionHub

MOJO Fruit and Nut Bars

When I found out Clif Bar was releasing a new line of MOJO fruit and nut bars, I knew I had to give them a try. If you are gluten-free, it can be a challenge to find a healthy, on-the-go snack. MOJO’s newest trail mix…

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YETI Rambler 30 | ActionHub

YETI Rambler 20

Last month, I attended the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah to report on as many new products in the industry as I could. I met up with Carl Johnson from Backbone Media who represents Big Agnes, among other brands. After running…

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PORON Insoles | ActionHub

PORON Insoles

Insoles don’t normally get much attention. If you are active though, and especially if you are a runner prone to plantar fasciitis or other running injuries, you really should give this area of gear some attention. With a variety of options, PORON has been a…

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