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SanDisk Sansa Clip 4G MP3 Player

SanDisk Sansa Clip 4G MP3 Player

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The greatest thing about the Sansa Clip is the mobility. You can literally clip this thing anywhere and rock out on the go. The Clip has a built in rechargeable battery that juices up through your USB port, there is voice record and [...]

Persol Luxury Folding Sunglasses With Crystal Lenses

Persol Luxury Folding Sunglasses With Crystal Lenses

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Persol is a household sunglass name…in the celebrity world. We checked out a classic pair of folding Persol shades that made even the lowly writers at eUPGRADER look like ballers! You might be more familiar with some other Persol fans however, namely Steve [...]

Zamberlan 996 Vioz GT Italian Hiking Boot

Zamberlan 996 Vioz GT Italian Hiking Boot

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Guiseppe “Bepi” Zamberlan and his family have painstakingly perfected the hiking boot over the past 80 years. At first blush the 996 Vioz GT seems simple…brown leather, rubber, and laced up the front. What brings Zamberlan to the next level from other outdoor boot [...]

The Brunton Vapor AF Will Burn Everything

The Brunton Vapor AF Will Burn Everything

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If you’re serious about burninating the countryside this expedition grade stove by Brunton is hands down the pinnacle of all-fuel stoves. The Vapor-AF is rugged, stylish (which is important while at base camp), and of course the most versatile camp stove you will [...]

Gyminee is Your Online Gym Open 24/7

Gyminee is Your Online Gym Open 24/7

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If Rocky’s trainer Mickey had an interactive Myspace page it might be something like Gyminee. Gyminee is taking the gym to your phone with a pile of features to keep you on the ball and hittin your goals.With the ability to develop a personalized [...]

The Santa Cruz Slip-On by Crocs

The Santa Cruz Slip-On by Crocs

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The Santa Cruz by Crocs Footwear are bona-fide ballin’ shoes. I have been wearing a pair for about a month now and feel light on my feet and nimble everywhere I take them. The uppers are a soft canvas with worn looking seams (available [...]

The Colston Slip On By 100 Styles and Running

The Colston Slip On By 100 Styles and Running

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100 Styles and Running are in your face shoes like the guys that birthed these style monsters. The two man (brother) operation has a message to the “Cubicle jockeys far and wide: lace up and be counted.” The Colstons are for the modern day [...]

Bobber Shoes by Bed: Stu

Bobber Shoes by Bed: Stu

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“At BED:STU it’s not about where you came from, it’s about where you’ve decided to go.” The Bobber is an absurdly comfortable casual shoe with supple leather, worn mesh cotton, and gummy rubber all brought together to pad your feet all day long. I [...]

LOWA AL-T Orix Lo Cross-Training Shoe

LOWA AL-T Orix Lo Cross-Training Shoe

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Every ounce counts when you are exploring the low and highlands. Although traditional hiking boots can offer support and protection there is a weight price to pay. The Lowa AL-T Orix cross-trainer gives your feet the shock absorbing protection they need with firm [...]

Cloudveil Inversion Parka: Hardcore Alpine Insulation

Cloudveil Inversion Parka: Hardcore Alpine Insulation

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It may seem out of season for a down parka …that is unless you have a streak of adventure in your blood and are looking to tackle some alpine peaks in the near future! During eUPGRADER’s trip to Mount Rainier we battened down the [...]

Petzl MYO XP Headlamp Sheds Some Serious Light

Petzl MYO XP Headlamp Sheds Some Serious Light

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We took the Petzl MYO XP headlamp up the slopes of Rainier this spring to see what we could see. The XP has three lighting settings which is typical of headlamps these days but something we noticed right away was the addition of [...]

Sierra Designs Asp 2 Three Season Ultralight Tent

Sierra Designs Asp 2 Three Season Ultralight Tent

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We tested out the Sierra Designs Asp 2 (two person, three season) in the Alpine country and the lowly bogs of New England and were thoroughly impressed with the planning of this tent. As a big fan of featherweight hiking (less weight, less [...]

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