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Entries from August 2010

REI Anniversary Sale

May 21st, 2010 · No Comments

REI’s Anniversary Sale begins today.  They have a bunch of really great promotions going on,  as well as a 20% off coupon for members.  Here a just a few of the deals they have happening at this sale:

25% Off All Camelbak Packs, Water Bottles & Accessories!

Jetboil Classic Cooking System $64.99!

Garmin GPS at REI. 100% [...]

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REI Venus 70 Backpack- Test Report

May 14th, 2010 · 1 Comment

I am pleased to welcome Veronica Giancola as a contributor to Outside San Diego.  Veronica is a seasoned hiker and backpacker with years of practical experience under her belt.  Please enjoy her first test report on the REI Venus 70 backpack.
I love my new pack! I have been backpacking for many years. I thought tender [...]

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Steripen Journey LCD- Test Report

May 6th, 2010 · No Comments

Clean water is arguably the most essential element to a safe comfortable backpacking trip.  In many places in Southern California packing in all the water required for the duration of a trip is the only option available.  Water weighs in at approximately 8 pounds a gallon.  and you need at least [...]

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