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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" version="2.0"> <channel><title>ActiveGearReview.com</title> <link>http://activegearreview.com</link> <description>Technical Reviews of Active Sports Gear</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 20:13:21 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/Activegearreviewcom" /><feedburner:info xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" uri="activegearreviewcom" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><item><title>Mendocino County – A place for all your adventures</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/travel-gear-reviews/mendcino-county?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=mendcino-county</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/travel-gear-reviews/mendcino-county#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Beachside community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mountain biking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[outdoor recreation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sea kayaking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trail Running]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=9222</guid> <description><![CDATA[As someone who loves to travel and see the outdoors, finding a city or town that has both a social element to it and an element of activity is important to me.  I recently had the chance to visit Mendicino County while on my honeymoon.  Mendicino is a few hours north of San Francisco giving [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/travel-gear-reviews/mendcino-county/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Gerber Dime Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/health-and-safety/gerber-dime-review?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=gerber-dime-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/health-and-safety/gerber-dime-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:28:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health & Safety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[key-chain knife]]></category> <category><![CDATA[knife]]></category> <category><![CDATA[multitool]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pliers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pocket knife]]></category> <category><![CDATA[scissors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[screw driver]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14775</guid> <description><![CDATA[When it comes to pocket knives, we all have our own preferences.  Some like to carry them and some don&#8217;t.  Some like multi-tool knives, some like small knives, some like big knives, you get the picture.  The Gerber Dime in my opinion is for the person who wants to carry around a little basic functionality, [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/health-and-safety/gerber-dime-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Pearl Izumi X-Alp Drift II Cycling Shoe Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/cycling-gear/cycling-clothing/pearl-izumi-x-alp-drift-ii-cycling-shoe-review?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=pearl-izumi-x-alp-drift-ii-cycling-shoe-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/cycling-gear/cycling-clothing/pearl-izumi-x-alp-drift-ii-cycling-shoe-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 23:26:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CheriF</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cycling Clothing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bike commuting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cycling shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mountain biking shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pearl Izumi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SPD compatible]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spin classes]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14716</guid> <description><![CDATA[Confession: I wasn&#8217;t sure about the Pearl Izumi X Alp Drift II shoes. They looked a bit too much like tennis shoes. A bit about me. I’m a mountain biker. I take spin classes in the winter but I don’t use my bike to commute. I’d say that I’m quintessentially a baggies and jersey girl. [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/cycling-gear/cycling-clothing/pearl-izumi-x-alp-drift-ii-cycling-shoe-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Asics Blur 33 Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/mens-road-running-shoes-reviews/asics-blur-33-review?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=asics-blur-33-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/mens-road-running-shoes-reviews/asics-blur-33-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 16:09:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Men's Road Running Shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[minimalist running shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Neutral Running Shoes]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14704</guid> <description><![CDATA[As minimalist running has taken the running shoe market by storm, it was only fitting that one of the most popular running shoe companies in the world get involved.  The Asics Blur 33 is a running shoe that is best fit for neutral runners looking to transition into minimalist running without taking the plunge of [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/mens-road-running-shoes-reviews/asics-blur-33-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Brooks Glycerin 10 Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/mens-road-running-shoes-reviews/brooks-glycerin-10-review?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=brooks-glycerin-10-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/mens-road-running-shoes-reviews/brooks-glycerin-10-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 22:04:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Men's Road Running Shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Brooks DNA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Glycerin 10 Review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Neutral running shoe]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14687</guid> <description><![CDATA[There are certain shoes on a runners shoe shelf that become dependable, reliable, and a shoe that a runner can go back to without question.  The Glycerin is a shoe that has been around the Brooks running shoe line for many years.  As you may know, Brooks has not always been as widely known as [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/mens-road-running-shoes-reviews/brooks-glycerin-10-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>KEEN Coronado Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/casual/keen-coronado-review?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=keen-coronado-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/casual/keen-coronado-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 20:36:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Adam B</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[casual shoes]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14690</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Coronado casual shoe from KEEN adds some style punch to the super-functional KEEN lineup. This new shoe which looks something like the Chuck Taylors your dad played grade school hoops in, and that you break out for serious beer pong. This shoe from KEEN, however, pairs some modern tech with its retro styling. 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I get very cold, very easily, but love spending time outdoors in the winter time. The Comp 4 Tech Fleece products are part of Polarmax’s Warmest line. 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The Encore Buckle is a slip-on clog that requires no break in time for comfort. 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At 7.6 oz (women’s) the Saucony Profile may not be the lightest running shoe on the market, but for the weight, it comes with more cushioning than most shoes in this [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/running/saucony-profile-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>MSR Quick 2 Cook System Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/camp-kitchen/msr-quick-2-cook-system-review?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=msr-quick-2-cook-system-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/camp-kitchen/msr-quick-2-cook-system-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:33:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Camp Kitchen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cookware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pots]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14576</guid> <description><![CDATA[When heading into the backcountry, packing space is at a premium in your backpack and you want to make the best of the space you have.  This is where an all-in-one cook set comes into play.  The MSR Quick 2 System gives you everything you need for cooking, eating and drinking with 2 people.  The [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/camp-kitchen/msr-quick-2-cook-system-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Ultimate Direction Wink Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/ultimate-direction-wink-review?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=ultimate-direction-wink-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/ultimate-direction-wink-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 04:26:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Shannon</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Hydration Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trail running pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[women's specific]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=13460</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hydration systems take on many different shapes and sizes. There are waist belts, vests, standard backpacks, handhelds, and packs that straddle across more than one category. There are also various sizes available to allow you to select a pack for each and every distance or duration you may want to go. Typically, packs are not [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/ultimate-direction-wink-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Moving Comfort Momentum Short Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/running/running-clothing/womens-running-apparel/moving-comfort-momentum-short-review?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=moving-comfort-momentum-short-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/running/running-clothing/womens-running-apparel/moving-comfort-momentum-short-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Shannon</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Women's Running Apparel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breathable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[running short]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14590</guid> <description><![CDATA[Moving Comfort is known for their stellar sports bras (reviews to come on a few of their newer models). However, they also make some pretty great products to go over or with their sports bras, such as the Momentum Short. The Momentum Short is composed of DriLayer® Eco Stretch 86% recycled polyester and 14% spandex. [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/running/running-clothing/womens-running-apparel/moving-comfort-momentum-short-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss><!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. Learn more: http://www.w3-edge.com/wordpress-plugins/

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