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		<title>Airline Proof:  Gregory Alpaca 22&#8243; Roller</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/01/31/airline-proof-gregory-alpaca-22-roller/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With airline baggage fees on the majority of the airlines here to stay, more travelers are opting to seek out options that allow them to maximize their capacity with a carry-on. Well, here it is&#8230;the bag you have all been waiting for! I wasn&#8217;t sure what to expect when I saw another piece of adventure ]]></description>
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		<title>Ahnu Montara-Women&#8217;s</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/01/27/ahnu-montara-womens/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jill Peloquin This is a review of Ahnu Women’s Montara, mine are ruby wine in color. First, these boots are extremely attractive – I love their look on the trail and off. Dare I say, they are crazy cute. I’ve done maybe 15 miles on muddy trails and double that around town walking the ]]></description>
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		<title>Road Tested: Detours D2R Large Panniers</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/01/26/road-tested-detours-d2r-large-panniers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jason</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cycling]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14766</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a light packer, I can stuff the bare essentials in a backpack, sling it over my shoulder, and get by for most any trip under two weeks. When it comes to long distance cycling, this light packing skill is essential, as I learned on my week-long journey up the Natchez Trace a little over ]]></description>
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		<title>LOWA Men&#8217;s S-Trail GTX Trail Runner</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/01/26/lowa-mens-s-trail-gtx-trail-runner/</link>
		<comments>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/01/26/lowa-mens-s-trail-gtx-trail-runner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[lowa]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[By Grant Killian This shoe beat my expectations of a Lowa trail runner. Lowa is a name I associate more with alpine treks and hiking, but I think this is a solid trail running shoe for when the weather is bad. Shallow puddles were no match for the shoe; I barely noticed a temperature difference ]]></description>
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		<title>Down Sleeping Bags That Won&#8217;t Die When Wet</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2012/01/16/down-sleeping-bags-that-wont-die-when-wet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jason</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14689</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This week, Sierra Designs will be debuting their new DriDown technology at the Outdoor Retailer Conference in Salt Lake City. The technology is being touted as &#8220;groundbreaking&#8221; and promises it will revolutionize down sleeping bag performance. Just what is this new technology and how will it affect our gear going forward? According to the gear ]]></description>
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		<title>Teva Men&#8217;s Forge Pro Winter Mid &#8211; Far from Sandals</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/12/08/teva-mens-forge-pro-winter-mid-far-from-sandals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:46:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jason</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teva]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14661</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Teva&#8216;s roots run deep within the water shoe market. Heck, in 1984 they created the first real sports sandal. Since those early days for Teva quite a bit has changed. The technology invented for their sandals has made its way into their new shoe types which include flops, casual shoes, and boots. I recently slipped ]]></description>
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		<title>The Evolution of the Mountain Hardwear Transition Vest</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/12/06/the-evolution-of-the-mountain-hardwear-transition-vest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[dry Q]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mountain hardwear]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Evolution of the Mountain Hardwear Transition Vest First, the good news: For a mere 6 oz (7oz for the guys), this vest is worth its weight in gold. Made with Gore-tex Windstopper fabric, it successfully blocks winter’s harsh nip, while it’s DWR coating shakes off light rain, snow, &#038; sleet to let you run ]]></description>
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		<title>Chaco ToeCoop Review</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/12/02/chaco-toecoop-review/</link>
		<comments>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/12/02/chaco-toecoop-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Not everybody has the luxury of an endless summer, but thanks to Chaco&#8217;s ever expanding line of outdoor footwear we can step into other seasons in comfort. For many years, winter would roll around and I would be in some kind of footwear purgatory, unable to give up my trusty pair of Chacos I&#8217;d see ]]></description>
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		<title>Thermarest DreamTime Reviewed</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/11/28/thermarest-dreamtime-reviewed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/11/28/thermarest-dreamtime-reviewed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14596</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is pretty much the mattress you want. A sleeping system with a three inch thick air mattress, a half inch Isotonic Memory Foam insert and plush microfiber cover / durable nylon bottom &#8211; you might just find yourself sneaking outdoors to get a good night&#8217;s rest (or even rolling out the DreamTime next to ]]></description>
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		<title>Montrail Fairhaven</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/10/31/montrail-fairhaven/</link>
		<comments>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/10/31/montrail-fairhaven/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Running]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[montrail fairhaven]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[running trail running]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14443</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If the Shoe Fits, Wear It. As an endurance trail runner (translate: a lot of miles on the trail!), I get asked many questions about the best shoes out there. My answer? There are LOTS of great ones! The key is to try them on and see what works best for your foot. One of ]]></description>
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		<title>Rough Riders &#8211; Michelin Orium Tires</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/09/27/rough-riders-michelin-orium-tires/</link>
		<comments>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/09/27/rough-riders-michelin-orium-tires/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jason</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adventure Racing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14345</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of us experiencing the fringes of fall weather right now,  conditions are ideal for road biking. Slipping through the curvy backroads enjoying smooth surfaces and cool temps is something I long for all summer. But the reality of the daily grind can hamper those jaunts into the country when daylight is running short. ]]></description>
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		<title>When the Weather Outside Is Frightful: SD Convert Tents</title>
		<link>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/09/02/when-the-weather-outside-is-frightful-sd-convert-tents/</link>
		<comments>http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/09/02/when-the-weather-outside-is-frightful-sd-convert-tents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jason</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adventure Racing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sierra designs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tent]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.explorecompetelive.com/?p=14309</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The notion of a four-season tent most probably crosses the average adventurers mind on rare occasion. The need for a tent that can remain standing in gale-force winds or keep its form under inches upon inches of snow isn&#8217;t a piece of gear the weekend warrior needs often. Then there is the price tag on ]]></description>
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