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California Collar Company: Hellraiser Dog Collar

jacob.wilkens — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:45:39 +0000

Give Fluffy a bad-ass make over with this dog collar from the California Collar Company. Customized name plates, spikes, sparkles or studs (even Swarovski crystals) can adorn your best pal’s neckline and make him or her the envy of your puppy park.

Hellraiser Dog Collar ($69)

New Hiker guest post: Suunto T-series Sport Watch

Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:00:45 +0000

We’re proud to say that New Hiker is the newest member of our blog family and we’re super excited to have them on board (mostly because we’ll be borrowing their great ideas when ever it suits us). Just kidding – good luck guys!

If you’re not familiar with Suunto watches, allow me to introduce the best sport watches we’ve ever used. More like a wrist-top computer – Suunto watches are made for the hiker, biker, diver, runner or anywhere in between. Their latest is made just for you though. The T3c comes with a newly designed heart-rate belt and optional GPS, foot or bike pods that let you monitor your progress for any sport. The watch has been updated and features softer wrist-straps, new display graphics and expanded color choices. If you’ve been looking for a new sport watch, look no further. Pricing and info on New Hiker after the link.

Suunto T1c ($119)
Suunto T3c w/various options ($169 – $319)

New Hiker is not just about hiking. It’s an online magazine like Swank City that showcases the latest and greatest in outdoor gear and sporting goods. From running and biking, to snow shoeing and hiking, to fishing or skeet shooting – if you do it outdoors, they talk about it. New hiker also covers seasonal jobs, vacations spots and destinations, and gives you a place to get rid of your old gear. New hiker – get outside.
Get a sneak preview of New Hiker in December by becoming a fan of them on Facebook, or signing up for their email list.

Real Ryder Tilting Spin Bike

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:30:48 +0000

Our hands-down favorite exercise is cycling. Whether it be road biking, downhill mountain biking or a casual trail ride through the park – nothing burns more calories and puts a smile on our face like clipping in to our pedals. Now… when we actually make it to the gym, spinning is obviously our preferred activity. Still, you can really only pedal faster or slower on the existing bikes. The RealRyder adds another dimension and allows for a steering/leaning movement like a real bike. More movement = more muscles used = more calories burned.

We don’t have them at our local gym yet, but they’re definitely showing up all over the place. If you want the action at home it’s going to cost you though. The new technology doesn’t come too cheap.

The Real Ryder ABF8 ($1995)

Penguin Humidifier

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:40:17 +0000

It’s getting to be that time of year where no matter how much lotion we use, or water we drink, everything is still dry. If you’re like us and have been waking up with a scratchy throat or suffer from allergies, this might just do the trick. Aside from being shockingly cute – although we do have a soft spot in our heart for penguins – it’s also whisper quiet and really pumps out the mist. Fill it up with about a gallon of water and you’ll have about 11 hours of moisture-rich air. When it’s out of water, it shuts off on its own.

Crane Penguin Cool-mist Humidifier ($35)

Position of the day playbook

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:00:30 +0000

Some things were meant to be tried at home. Here’s a position per day for the whole calendar year – complete with details; and no room (or furniture) has been spared when compiling this playbook. Rocking chairs & pull-up bars make the list, as well as the good ol’ fashioned bed. Did we mention the detailed illustrations?

Position of the Day Playboook at UO ($13)

NikeID Zoom Trainer Essential

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:35:38 +0000

A light, stylish shoe that moves easily all around the gym. Everyone raves about how comfortable and supportive the Zoom Trainer is. We tend to wear another brand, but we’re told by countless others that these will be the ones to make us switch. And with the Nike ID program you get to choose just about any color combination you can imagine.

Nike Zoom Trainer Essential ($73)
Nike ID Zoom Trainer Essential ($98)