Cool places to grab a cold one
The Caribbean is one of the best regions in the world for beaches, and one of the best for cool bars. So it would make sense that two superlatives would meet up often. Below are five great Caribbean beach bars. Our list includes one selection that is among Spot ...
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As close to backcountry skiing as one can get without snow
Back in 2009, we reviewed the Bergmönch—a scooter that transforms into a backpack. In 2011, one of the stars of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Show was the Skyver Ortovox—a scooter that transforms into a backpack. Yes, everything old being new again. But Spot Cool Stuff is thrilled to ...
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Minimalist, ultra-lightweight camping gear
A year ago we previewed the Klymit Inertia X-Frame, a minimalist sleeping pad that weighs a mere 9.1 ounces (258g). The Inertia X-Frame looks a bit like a balloon animal that's gone horribly wrong, but is surprisingly comfortable to sleep on. It is surprisingly warm too—the pad's "loft ...
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Ruff Wear takes the “ski” out of “skijoring”
Skijoring, a sport that originated in Norway, involves a dog pulling a human who is on skis. A new product from Ruff Wear aims to take the "ski" out of skijoring. The appropriately named Omnijore is a dog harness that allows master and pooch to go joring with ...
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Foldable footwear
Shoes are luggage space hogs. When we pack shoes we usually stuff the insides with socks and underwear. But we like this idea better: Shoes that fold up. Like the colorful Timberland Radler Trail Camp line. Radler Trail Camps don't only fold closed. They zip closed too. That thanks ...
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Trace the merino wool in your specific shirt back to New Zealand
On the inside of an item of clothing made by Icebreaker—a wonderful manufacturer of activewear using a merino wool fiber layering system—you'll find the usual tag with machine washing care instructions. Below that you'll find another tag that isn't so usual, one that contains a unique nine digit code. ...
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