Archive for May, 2008
We’ve teamed up with Lipton to bring you guys and gals this great contest. It’s just like most of our contests here on Outdoorzy, in that it’s easy to sign-up. But the stakes are much higher this time folks, we’re giving away this Fuji Crosstown 2.0.
Lipton is no front-porch sippin tea. They are promoting an active lifestyle, and they have the products to go along with that lifestyle. They recently sponsored a video contest where people showed their active lifestyle off by submitting a video to win prizes. There are some crazy ones and some hilarious ones toos. Check out the Free Your Y Contest. You can vote on your favorite video to ensure an “outdoor” activity wins the field of submissions. 
Voting begins tomorrow.
Check out the new White Tea products while you’re there as well. White Tea has Antioxidants, Theanine, Caffeine, and H20, which are all good for the activities we love most.
How to Enter:
There are 3 Ways to enter… Pick one! The winner will be announced in 2 weeks on this blog.
1. Leave your Full Name in a comment on this blog post (your email is entered when you comment but is private)
2. Shoot us an Email at Info@Outdoorzy.com with your full name (we’ll get your email from the From line)
3. Comment on the Forum Post we have going on at the Outdoorzy Forum and since Members can only post we’ll get in touch with your through your Profile if you win.
And here’s the legal lingo…
The contest is open to US residents only, 18 and older to win. The Pepsi/Lipton Partnership will provide a check for $75.00 to be used for professional assembly of the Lipton Fuji bicycle awarded. Neither Pepsi Co., Outdoorzy, nor Unilever is liable for any injuries, damages or accidents that may result from the receipt, assembly or use of this bicycle.
May 16th, 2008
Well Meredith has blazed across California and is now in Arizona. When I spoke with him the other day the temperature was creeping into the 90s but he pressed on. He left me a message last night saying he went 122 miles yesterday!
One serious issue his group ran into near Palm Springs was strong winds. Of 40 riders 8 went down. Luckily Meredith stayed upright throughout.
Meredith sent a few pictures for us. The first shows him putting his bike in the Pacific Ocean, the second shows the group he’s pedaling with, the third shows what their lunch stops look like, and the last is Meredith in Arizona.
May 15th, 2008
Apparently now was not the time for Nau. The company recently announced that they could not secure the funding to continue their operation. They left a statement on their homepage explaining their saddness at the closing and a few hints at why they feel they didn’t make it.
They are offering 50% off their entire line while going out of business.
For those of you not familiar with Nau, they were an active lifestyle clothing company that used sustainable business practices. It’s too bad that Nau didn’t make it, but in a market where so many other outdoor clothing companies like Patagonia already have a hold on the market and are already using sustainable practices, its’ a tough race. I’m sure the staff over at Nau will easily find employment somewhere in the outdoor industry. What a great experience to be part of a cutting edge company.
May 14th, 2008
Yes Indy is back this summer for one more installment of the Indiana Jones series. But where did we leave Indy exactly? Can’t quite remember? Well no worries, the original trilogy has being re-released on DVD in crystal clear quality and is full of special features.
I just got the Indiana Jones Adventure Collection DVD Set, and couldn’t believe how much I had forgotten.
The thing I like about the Indiana Jones series is that it combines adventure with a bit of humor. Another thing I really like about Indiana Jones is that he makes you dream of exotic destinations. I think he is the first one to light the fire of adventure travel in my soul. Indy globetrots in the original series to places like Peru, Nepal, China, India, Austria, Italy, and on and on.
This set contains interviews with Spielberg and Lucas. They talk about how they came up with the characters, the stories, the locations, and even some ways that the series ties to Star Wars. There is an introduction feature you can watch before each movie where Spielberg and Lucas give you a little information on that specific film. Here is a run down of some of the special features you’ll see…
- Indy’s Women Reminisce (Dr. Jones’ ladies…)
- Creepy Crawlies (Bugs, Snakes, Rats… and how to deal)
- Discover Adventure on Location with Indy (the places)
- The Mystery of the Melting Face (who could forget…)
- Storyboards, Photo Galleries
- Lego Star Wars Video Game Trailer and Demo (I’m hype about this, I loved Lego Star Wars!)
So, I’d say this set is an enourmous value if you’re an Indiana Jones fan. You get 6 hours of fun, and It’s priced at $41.99. It will get you pumped for the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull coming out on May 22nd for sure.
May 14th, 2008
Twice, in just two days, I have encountered someone wearing their bike helmet backwards. I had heard of this happening, but thought it was an outdoor legend. Like Yeti, Sasquatch, or the Chupacabra. The first girl I tried to warn, pointing out that it’s much safer when worn correctly. In return I got a very Pee Wee Hermanesqe, “I meant to do that!” So the second time I saw it, I just stared in awe and thought best to keep my thoughts to myself.
Is this the new fashion? This isn’t a regionally isolated incident either, they happened almost 200 miles apart! I remember how funny my dad thought it was to tell me my hat was on backwards when I was in high school. Man was that annoying. Like he knows what cool is. No wonder that girl snapped at me.
Maybe this is just the first in a whole wave of Backwards Bike Fashions. (BBF’s for short) Wearing your jersey backwards not only looks cooler, but makes the pockets that much more accesable. These guys had it right.
So my recommendation, be the first in your bike gang to get with the new style that is sweeping the nation. Out with the old! Who cares about function? Backwards sun-visors even give you a sporty TT helmet feel too!
* Outdoorzy does not endorse this blog post. Not only will you be openly ridiculed, riding with your helmet may cause impaired vision. In the event of accident your steezy helmet could lead to injury, paralysis, and death by fashion.
May 13th, 2008
The Rolling hitch is a knot used to attach a rope to a rod, pole, or other rope. A simple friction hitch, it is used for lengthwise pull along an object rather than at right angles. The Rolling hitch is designed to resist lengthwise movement for only a single direction of pull.
The following image is from Pro-Knots which produces plastic, easy to use knot cards. I have one of these for fishing knots and carry it with me in my boat bag just in case I need a quick reference.
May 13th, 2008
It’s Monday and hopefully you spent all weekend enjoying the outdoors. So to help you get caught up on your web surfing here are a few interesting links.
I attended a few events in the outdoor industry/web industry this past week and met some of the people behind these sites. They are all doing very interesting things. Check them out!
The Bachelor Guy - Tips for Guys on the things they want to know
A Family Story - Everything a Mother could want to know about everything
Sticks and Stones - Great Hunting and FIshing Publication out of Iowa
Barbara Terry - Baja racer, reality TV hostess, and car expert
About.com - This guy is great, no nonsense SUV reviews
Fly Rod & Reel Magazine - Awesome magazine dedicated to the fly fisherman
Orvis - Outfitting your outdoor fantasies
Woman’s Day - The best Woman’t Magazine around
SORBA - Bike Advocacy in the South
Ergon - MTB Grips that look funky, but feel heavenly
NDesigns - Sweet T-Shirts
Wake-N-Bake Racing - Great MTB racing team that gives away free beer… bless their souls
RideforReading.org - Ride your bike for a cause… books for kids who can’t afford them
May 12th, 2008
Meredith Johnson recently made a decision to go into semi retirement. But he won’t be planting flowers in his garden or heading to Florida to relax anytime soon. Meredith opted to cycle from Los Angeles to Boston instead of a typical retirement plan. He’s been prepping for his trip using yoga and, and of course, cycling A LOT!
We’ll be following Meredith here on the Outdoorzy Blog as he makes his cross-country trip this summer. I’ve asked him to tell us a little about himself. Here’s what he said…
My name is Meredith Johnson from Bowling Green, KY. I am 60 years old and have been a businessman throughout my career.
My plan now is to take a few years off and I MIGHT go back to work. I am hopefully cycling to find the next challenge.
I started a Yoga practice two years ago and with the additional cycling training for our tour, my wife says that I am never home to help her… She just doesn’t understand!
On my bucket list was to ride my bike across America. I have been cycling for 15 years. I have completed the RAGBRAI ride across Iowa and the California section of Highway 1, but this is my first long distance tour.
I am part of a 100 member cycling club in Bowling Green, Ky. One of our group trips is to the Three State Three Mountains in Chattanooga, TN. About 2,000 cyclists were in attendance this past weekend. If you are looking for some hill training this is the spot.
Meredith starts his journey today in Los Angeles and will arrive in Boston on June 28th. Many of us have considered a long distance trip like this at some point, but Meredith has taken it on without looking back. We look forward to following along and learning a bit about what it’s like to cycle cross country!
Good luck Meredith!
May 10th, 2008
I received my very own Summit Stone in the mail the other day and so did Emile and Lynn. If you’re not familiar with these artistic little pebbles here’s what they are about. (from the Summit Stones & Adventure Musings blog)
“I call these “Summit Stones”….. After gathering these small rocks for many years, while out on adventures, I now splash a bit of paint on them and give them back… The musings here and in the “Adventure Muse”, reflect on the nature of adventure experiences… They too, are a means of passing forward…”
These little rocks are beautiful. The idea is to keep them as a memory of a trip, inspire you to dream up your next adventure, or to leave on a summit for someone else to find and enjoy. The concept is simple and a great reminder that adventure is more than a journey, but an inspiration of journeys to come.
Thanks DSD!
May 9th, 2008
I got a chance to use this product this weekend when I was camping at the DSG festival. It was bright,
reliable, and lightweight. The beam produced by this LED is focused and creates a perfect circle on the ground. I loved that aspect because my other headlamps all shine an ambient light over a larger area. The Coghlan’s LED Clip On Headlight focuses that light on the most important area, the spot right in front of your feet.
It comes with a red lens that drops down over the bulb area and makes the light more soft. Somehow during the night that red lens got lost, but the light works just the same. The only reccomendation I could make on design for this product is that when that red lens is up it covers the on/off button, so you have to slide it down to click the button.
My favorite feature of the light is that it has a clip. So you can either strap it to your noggin with the traditional strap, or just clip it on the visor of a cap. I am a hat guy, so this came in handy for me.
- Retails for $11.53!!!! You can’t beat that with a stick people….
- Water Resistant
- 25 hours of continuous use on each battery
May 8th, 2008
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