Gear Review: Action ArmBand by Nite Ize
Today was one of those beautiful late winter sunny days in Minneapolis. The kind that make you realize spring is coming quick and it is time to start getting back into shape and burn off that winter...
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Cross Country Skiing Pincushion Mountain Trail System In Grand Marais
On our President’s Day weekend trip to Grand Marais, one of the spots we hit up for cross-country skiing was the Pincushion Trail System just outside Grand Marais. We tried the brand new mountain...
View ArticleWhat Should I Spend My REI Dividend On?
Ahhh, spring is in the air. The snow is melting. The snowbirds are coming back from Arizona. And my REI dividend just arrived along with a couple of coupons for 20% off. I bet yours just arrived too...
View ArticleTicket To The Moon Hammock Review
The Spud’s First Guest Post Until now, everything on the TrailPotato has been written by me which, of course limits things to what I have the time, interest and experience to write about. This post is...
View ArticleScreaming Bargain: REI Thaw Creek Fleece
Recently, I posted about some ideas for what to buy with your REI dividend and I mentioned I used my dividend and first 20% off coupon on a pair of sweet Merrell Moab trail shoes. Of course that left...
View ArticleHow To Save 25% At REI.com This Weekend
Did you get your mailer from REI about the 3-day sale this weekend? April 26-28 you can save 25% off one full price clothing item from REI brand or Novara. Here is the code 25REI. Remember, if you buy...
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REI Wilderness Survival Class
Several years ago I backpacked off trail in the San Rafeal Swell with a guy that was a wilderness camp counselor. We didn’t use luxuries like a tent or matches. Instead, we used a tarp for a tent and...
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Tying Shoelaces Sucks: Knot Bone LaceLock Eliminates The Task
I hate tying my shoelaces. Even when I double knot them they either eventually come untied or I can’t get the knot undone. That’s why I always buy Salomon running shoes like these… no knots to tie! So...
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Quick Hikes Along Highway 61 In SE Minnesota
Panoramic view from Charity Bluff at John A Latsuch State Park Late last fall I squeezed in one last hiking weekend and went to Whitewater State Park. I wrote a trip report about it here. On the way...
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TwistLit L.E.D. Bicycle Light Review
Man, it was a long slog of a winter here in Minneapolis. It felt like spring was never going to make an appearance but it is finally nice enough to ride our bikes. This evening Jules and I rode down to...
View ArticleWinter Trails At Cascade River State Park
President’s Day weekend Jules and I headed to one of our favorites spots in Minnesota, the north shore and Grand Marais. We’ve been there several times but have never visited Cascade River State Park...
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