http://blog.travelcountry.com TravelCountry store updates, events, trip reports, adventure updates and gear reviews. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/holy-smokiestennessee-is-rad.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/holy-smokiestennessee-is-rad.html Andy sends some great hikes while on vacation to the Smoky Mountains. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/transcendent-warmth.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/transcendent-warmth.html A look at the warmth of the Outdoor Research Transcendent Sweater. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/an-exposition-on-the-gregory-z55-backpack.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/an-exposition-on-the-gregory-z55-backpack.html Dirk explains the versatility of his Gregory Z55 backpack. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/the-bic-acs-stand-up-paddle-board.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/the-bic-acs-stand-up-paddle-board.html Andy takes a look at the durability of the BIC ACS stand up paddleboard. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/go-pro-hero.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/go-pro-hero.html Taking the goPro Hero camera on a trip from Florida to the countryside of Virginia. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/base-camp-travel.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/base-camp-travel.html Richard bought the North Face Base Camp Duffel bag for a myriad of different occasions. Most notably it was great for airline travel. In this post Richard talks about his basic perspective of the versatility of the bag for travel purposes. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/merrell-barefoot-shoes.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/merrell-barefoot-shoes.html John and Andy talk about the Merrell Barefoot Shoes, discussing the minimalist aspects of the shoes with Vibram soles. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/websites-southeast-hikers.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/websites-southeast-hikers.html Five must read websites for Southeast hikers. Discover what other trekkers think are the best hikes. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/arcteryx-squamish-hoody.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/arcteryx-squamish-hoody.html Richard got an Arcteryx Squamish Hoody for cold weather, light rain, and mild wind. It has also gotten soaked in various hard rains and other heavier weather. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/run-yak-sponsored-by-travelcountrycom.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/run-yak-sponsored-by-travelcountrycom.html Travelcountry and The City of Casselberry are sponsoring a 5k run and 3k paddle called the run yak. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/kevin-reviews-the-arcteryx-a300a-climbing-harness.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/kevin-reviews-the-arcteryx-a300a-climbing-harness.html Kevin talks about the ArcTery'x climbing harness as he uses them in outdoor and indoor climbing. From Aiguille Rock Climbing Center to the Andes Mountains of Western Colombia. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/getting-to-the-bottom-of-shopping-for-pants-shorts-and-underwear.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/getting-to-the-bottom-of-shopping-for-pants-shorts-and-underwear.html Tom from Two Heel Hiking Blog talks about getting hiking clothes for the summer months. From chaffing to bug free clothing, he covers it all. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/barefoot-meetup-run.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/barefoot-meetup-run.html Barefoot Run in Loch Haven Park for all experience levels http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/arcteryx-alpha-sv-in-colorado.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/arcteryx-alpha-sv-in-colorado.html Bryan talks about the advantages of the ArcTeryx Alpha SV on his recent skiing trip to Colorado. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/a-move-to-orlando.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/a-move-to-orlando.html Andy Younger is new to Orlando and Travelcountry. He talks about what it is like to move to a new place and what it is we all seek in a new place. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/vibram-fivefingers-bikila-ls-.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/vibram-fivefingers-bikila-ls-.html Vibram Bikila LS is coming out soon and The Brit reviews the barefoot minimalist fivefinger shoes for everyone. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/new-balance-101.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/new-balance-101.html New Balance has release the 101 the updated version of the 100. The Brit has used the 100 in adventure racing and trail running so he talks about the differences. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/chaco-z2s-at-the-theme-park.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/chaco-z2s-at-the-theme-park.html Bryan goes on an adventure to Busch Gardens wearing the Chaco Z/2 Sandals http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/krispykritter-completes-the-appalachian-trail.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/krispykritter-completes-the-appalachian-trail.html Krispy Kritter, aka Wayne P, has completed the Appalachian Trail and reflects back on his journey. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/black-diamond-infinity-60-and-innova-60.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/black-diamond-infinity-60-and-innova-60.html Black Diamond has created two backpacks, the Infinity 60 and Innova 60, that have a brand new suspension system called the ergoACTIV. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/new-chaco-pedshed-and-toecoop.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/new-chaco-pedshed-and-toecoop.html Chaco has created new coldweather shoes the PedShed and ToeCoop that uses their sandal sole. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/bi-annual-porch-sale.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/bi-annual-porch-sale.html Sale, Porch Sale, Discount, instore, Travel Country Outdoors, Travelcountry.com http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/meet-plan-go-orlando.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/meet-plan-go-orlando.html On September 14, 2010, Mike and Catrell Cooney along with their three teenage sons will be the Orlando area hosts for Meet, Plan, Go! http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/vibram-fivefinger-kso-review.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/vibram-fivefinger-kso-review.html The Brit talks about Vibram Fivefingers best-selling shoe the KSO. The original thin minimalist Fivefinger shoe. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/fall-running-windproof-jackets.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/fall-running-windproof-jackets.html The Brit takes Mountain Hardwear's Geist, Marmot's Trail Wind, ArcTeryx's Celeris, and Patagonia's Nine Trails and compares them to find the best running jacket. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachian-trail-day-126.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachian-trail-day-126.html Krispy Kritter, aka Wayne P, is moving steadily along the Appalachian Trail. He started at Rt. 4 Rutland, VT and ended at Stony Brook Shelter. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/vibram-fivefingers-treksports-review.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/vibram-fivefingers-treksports-review.html The Brit talks about Vibram Fivefingers newest shoe the Treksport. A thick rugged breathable multipurpose shoe. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/summer-fun-photo-contest.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/summer-fun-photo-contest.html Photo contest on Facebook all about summer fun photos. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/nocturnal-challenge-18-hour-adventure-race-followup.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/nocturnal-challenge-18-hour-adventure-race-followup.html The Brit talks about how his first 18 hour adventure race with Pangea Adventure Racing of Central Florida went. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/ospreys-new-hydraulics-backpacks.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/ospreys-new-hydraulics-backpacks.html The Brit reviews Osprey new Hydraulics series. Comparing the Raptor 18 and Manta 20 for their use in mountain biking and hiking. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/preparing-for-18-adventure-race.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/preparing-for-18-adventure-race.html The Brit lists the gear and stragey he has for his upcoming 18 hour adventure race. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/winning-facebook-photo.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/winning-facebook-photo.html Rod wins the adventure photo contest on facebook. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/freya-hoffmeister-at-travelcountry-circumnavigation-australia.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/freya-hoffmeister-at-travelcountry-circumnavigation-australia.html Freya Hoffmeister comes to travelcountry to talk about her record circumnavigation of Australia. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/facebook-photo-contest.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/facebook-photo-contest.html Travelcountry.com has it's first facebook contest! Contestants must upload their favorite adventure or outdoor photo to our facebook page. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachian-trail-day-55.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachian-trail-day-55.html Krispy Kritter, aka Wayne P, is moving steadily along the Appalachian Trail. He started at Wilson Creek Shelter and ended at Jennings Creek. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachian-trail-day-50.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachian-trail-day-50.html Krispy Kritter, aka Wayne P, is moving steadily along the Appalachian Trail. He started at Pine Swamp Branch Shelter and ended at Laurel Creek Shelter. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-wend-magazine.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-wend-magazine.html The Brit takes this Friday to spread the word of a great Outdoor Blog, Wend Magazine. A smart well written blog about funny, inspiring, informational outdoor news. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-treehugger.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-treehugger.html he Brit takes this Friday to spread the word of a great enviroment focused Blog, Treehugger. A smart well written blog about the latest enviroment news. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/krispy-kritter-hikes-appalachain-trail.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/krispy-kritter-hikes-appalachain-trail.html Krispy Kritter, aka Wayne P, is moving steadily along the Appalachian Trail. He started at Daleville, VA and ended in Wilson Creek Shelter. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachian-trail-day-43.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachian-trail-day-43.html Krispy Kritter, aka Wayne P, is moving steadily along the Appalachian Trail. He started at Atkins, VA - Hard Core and ended in Knot Maul Branch Shelter. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachain-trail-day-39.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachain-trail-day-39.html Krispy Kritter, aka Wayne P, is moving steadily along the Appalachian Trail. He's made it to trail days in Damascus. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/vibram-fivefingers-bikila-review.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/vibram-fivefingers-bikila-review.html The brit gives is very in depth review of the new Vibram Fivefingers model, Bikila. HE explores the new features as well as the changed form in them. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/100-living-and-rod-price-at-store.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/100-living-and-rod-price-at-store.html Travelcountry hosts 100% Living, a new clothing company, and Rod Price, the author of Racing to the Yukon. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-mountainworld-blog.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-mountainworld-blog.html The Brit takes this Friday to spread the word of a great Mountaineering blog, The MountainWorld Blog. A smart well written blog about the latest Everest and Mountaineering news. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/vibram-fivefingers-a-basic-guide.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/vibram-fivefingers-a-basic-guide.html The brit gives basic guidance on Vibram Fivefingers fit and use after trying each pair on. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/missing-river-adventure-race.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/missing-river-adventure-race.html The Travelcountry.com team competes in their longest adventure race yet, Pangea's Missing River Ar at River Rise Preserve State Park. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/why-do-we-backpack.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/why-do-we-backpack.html Bryan shows us an article that explores the reasons why we backpack, and how it is benefital to us. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachain-trail-day-29.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachain-trail-day-29.html Krispy Kritter, aka Wayne P, is moving steadily along the Appalachian Trail. He started at Overmountain Shelter and ended at Mountaineer Shelter. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/travelcountry-kayak-and-boat-demo-sale.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/travelcountry-kayak-and-boat-demo-sale.html TravelCountry.com holds it's annual kayak demo and sale. A pool will be outside the store to test kayaks. Huge sale on many different kayak brands. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-birthday-shoes.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-birthday-shoes.html The Brit takes this Friday to spread the word of a great Barefoot Running Blog, Birthday Shoes. A smart well written blog about the latest barefoot and Vibram Fivefinger news across the globe. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/pangea-adventure-racing-scar-ar.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/pangea-adventure-racing-scar-ar.html Pangea Adventure Racing puts on another Orlando event with the SCAR AR at Katie's Landing in Wekiva State Park http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachain-trail-day-13.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachain-trail-day-13.html Krispy Kritter, aka Wayne P, is moving steadily along the Appalachian Trail. He started at Stecoah Gap and ended at Fontana Hilton Shelter. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-the-art-of-backpacking.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-the-art-of-backpacking.html The Brit takes this Friday to spread the word of a great Outdoor Blog, Art of Backpacking. A smart well written blog about everything to do with backapcking. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachain-trail-day-21.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachain-trail-day-21.html Krispy Kritter, aka Wayne P, is moving steadily along the Appalachian Trail. He started at Walnut Mountain Shelter and ended at Pump Gap. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-the-adventure-blog.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-the-adventure-blog.html The Brit takes this Friday to spread the word of a great Outdoor Blog, The Adventure Life. A smart well written blog about the latest adventures across the globe and the people doing them. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-the-gear-junkie.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/follow-friday-the-gear-junkie.html The Brit takes this Friday to spread the word of a great Outdoor Blog, The Gear Junkie. A smart well wrote blog about the latest in the industries gear and adventures. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/gear-krispykritter-on-the-trail.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/gear-krispykritter-on-the-trail.html KrispyKritter is getting ready for the Appalachian Trail and starts off describing the gear he is taking. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/backpacking-101.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/backpacking-101.html Backpacking 101 is a class explaining the elements of backpacking. Focusing on beginner techniques and gear. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/the-beginning.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/the-beginning.html Travel Country has started a blog in an attempt to connect with customers and outdoor enthusiasts. http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachain-trail-the-beginning-again.html http://blog.travelcountry.com/blog/appalachain-trail-the-beginning-again.html Wayne, aka Krispy Kritter, begins his Appalachain Trail adventure.