After spending months researching backpacks, I put in an order for the Alpha One Niner Evade 1.5. Continue reading to hear all of my impressions. Timeline with Evade 1.5 I’ve been using this backpack for about 3 months. Taking it with me everywhere. Including hiking up Mount Elbert in Colorado, mountain biking to and from coffee […]
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Feel Good Friday – Van Build – Confidence Builder – Home Gym
This email is coming to you from freezing cold Jackson WY. We’ve been hoping for snow and have only found cold! It’s currently 4 degrees F, and supposed to be -10 tonight. Brrrrr!! Here’s what I found fun, interesting, or noteworthy this week… What I am most thankful for (currently) – The great work that […]
Feel Good Friday – USWE – WILL – Taylor Swift
This email is coming to you as we are driving in a south westerly direction. Our destination will be Colorado, but how we get there is anybody’s guess (at this point). The snow gods are not showing us the way (yet). Here’s what I found fun, interesting, or noteworthy this week… Best mountain bike backpack […]
USWE Flow 16 Protector Backpack Review
The USWE Flow 16 is a mountain biking pack that includes a back protector plate and the Bounce free No Dancing Monkey™ 2.0 system. The Flow series comes in both 16 and 25 liter options. For this review I have ridden all over the PNW, including a couple 30+ mile full day rides in Bend […]
4 Tips for Managing Your Fitness
To manage your fitness effectively, you need to have a plan. You can’t just show up at the gym or work out randomly without any goals in mind. This is not sustainable, and you will most likely give up on your fitness goals before too long. This post will give you four tips that will […]
Feel Good Friday – Inflation – Wodapalooza – Find Your Fire
This email is coming to you from my parents living room where I just met my first Bauer nephew, my brothers son. My brother lives and adventure filled life, and his son is in for a ride! 🙂 Here’s what I found fun, interesting, or noteworthy this week… What I’m reading – Inflation – Should […]
