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A strictly e-comm operation hailing from above the border, with impressive taste in technical gear. And so when they gave us the challenge to ‘curate’ their already finely tuned curation and zero in our favorites, we jumped at the chance, and began combing through the oceans of goodness. We’ll be honest, it took longer than we thought – like, a lot longer. But we’ve managed to whittle our favorites down to 13 stellar picks. From hiking packs to travel pants to shoes that can fit any foot, these are our Best Gear Finds from Altitude Sports, selected by us. Goal...

Brant Point Light.Nantucket Harbor has come a long way since its days as a whaling hub. Today, the well-protected port welcomes mariners of a very different sort, who come to stroll the narrow cobblestone streets, dine in five-star restaurants, browse the boutiques and art galleries or relax on beautiful beaches. And it’s surprisingly accessible, even for daytrippers, lying just 26 miles south of Hyannis. If approaching from the west, use the Cross Rip Channel, between Cross Rip Shoal and Horseshoe Shoal. Keep Tuckernuck Shoal to starboard as you plot a course for the red-white “NB” buoy. The twin jetties flanking the...

A new wheelset is one of the best performance upgrades you can give a bike and will make an insane difference to your riding experience. Lightweight, strong, and stiff wheels reduce rotational weight to provide more speed for less effort and improving climbing, acceleration and tire contact area. So make you and your ride faster – while saving cash in the process. SPANK OOZY TRAIL 395+ 29″ WHEELSET PRICE: $487.99 – SAVE 25 % MSRP $649.00 Keeping up with tire trends is about as easy as winning a World Cup race. With the innovation of plus-sized tires, there’s no shortage of options on the market. It...

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North St. Bags Weekender Backpack Travel System: Review Introduction North St. Bags is a bag maker based in Portland, Oregon founded in 2009. It has a strong bicycle bag heritage – known for their convertible backpack panniers. They use US made materials and hand build all of their bags in their Portland warehouse. I’ve been testing out their Weekender backpack and the Weekender Meeting bag, which together forms a system for travel. The Meeting bag can be attached to the larger Weekender with a system of straps and hooks. There is a lot to cover so this review will mainly...