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Matthew Chebatoris PaddleXaminer tested a 6700mAh model which is perfectly sufficient for recharging a smartphone approximately 3.5 times. Matthew Chebatoris Styles of sunglasses are constantly evolving, Costa Sunglasses is on the innovative edge of these cycles; as new ideas come up, Costa incorporates them into their products. Paddlexaminer met with Costa at the Winter Outdoor Retailer in January 2020 in Denver to talk about their new line coming out in the spring of 2020. One of the newest frames is the Ferg which are named after the late founder of Costa Sunglasses. The Ferg includes: Top and side shields Hydrolite Rubber Larg Rebecca Parsons Founded in 2012, OY Surf Apparel was born from a desire to fill a niche that was missing in the surf industry—stay put swim and workout gear Matthew Chebatoris PaddleXaminer met with a representative of Knog at the Summer OR this past summer in Denver. The rep walked us through the features of their new Bandicoot headlamp. We were surprised how light-weight the Bandicoot is. A headlamp is an essential part of any outdoor adventurer’s needs. The Bandicoot features include: Lightweight- made with silicone, weights 60g (2.1 oz) Waterproof – tested to IP67 Rechargeable via USB – no bulky battery pack or extra batteries to carry around O Matthew Chebatoris PaddleXaminer met with Go Lite at the Summer Outdoor Retailer in Denver back in June. GoLite is the maker of sustainable performance gear from trail running, kayaking, standup paddleboarding, and yoga GoLite has you covered. Based in Seattle, Washington, GoLite has the outdoors on the brain. We spoke with one of their reps at Summer OR to see what new products GoLite has coming out. Here are a few PaddleXaminer tested. ReLite Shorts ReActive Boxer Brief ReActive Tee RePlay ½ Matthew Chebatoris PaddleXaminer was introduced to a new eyewear company at the winter OR in Denver called Blenders Eyewear. They are based in sunny San Diego California where you need a pair of shades almost everyday! What started out as a side hustle by the founder, selling shades out of his backpack while working as a surf coach, turned into a full-fledged company offering stylish and adventurous shades! Paddlexaminer tested three pairs of sunglasses from Blenders: Spider Jet Red Strike Blac Matthew Chebatoris PaddleXaminer met with OluKai, a B-certified corporation, at the Winter OR in Denver back in January. While it was 20 degrees outside, inside we were already planning for summer. OluKai was coming out with new sandals and PaddleXaminer got a sneak peek at the new lineup! First off, OluKai is the maker of Hawaiian inspired sandals. They began with the goal to create solid footwear with the durability to survive the ocean lifestyle while having solid roots in quality and style. Matthew Chebatoris Paddlexaminer met the founder John Salzinger and CEO Seungah Jeong of MPOWERD Luci lights at the Summer Outdoor Retailer show in Denver back in June. They were kind enough to sit-down with me and tell me the Luci story. The origin of the Luci light dates back to 2012 with the goal of making an affordable clean energy product people could use in any situation. With advancements in renewable energy, the Luci light was possible. The impetus of the Luci light was to give light to Rebecca Parsons Summer is just around the corner and with it comes warmer weather and longer days, allowing for ample time to get out on the water. While hours of endless sunshine may be good for morale, the heat will likely catch up with you at some point. In addition to plenty of water and sunscreen, it’s important to have the proper gear to keep up with your summertime outings. When it comes to gear that works to keep you cool during warm weather endeavors, Patagonia’s Capilene Cool tech Matthew Chebatoris If you’re anything like me, your dog is you go-to adventure buddy. He hikes with you, camps with you, and of course, paddles with you. And much like a child, if your fur baby’s not happy, you’re not happy. Every time we’re out on the water (or the trail), I do my best to ensure the experience is a positive one for both myself and my furry sidekick. Before we head out, I do a thorough gear check to make sure Koa and I have everything we need to stay safe and happy. The more fu Matthew Chebatoris Looking for a truly waterproof backpack? You need to check out the Matador Freerain24 2.0 under their Advanced Series. The Freerain24 2.0 is an extremely lightweight, packable, backpack. It packs down to 5” by 3” and unpacked it has a volume of 24 liters, made with 30D Cordura ripstop nylon. And did I mentioned it’s waterproof! The backpack is extremely lightweight, 6.6 oz, so you barely feel the pack on your back. The straps are designed to be breathable so you don’t get the Matthew Chebatoris The newest style of headphones is here! The open-ear Trekz Air by Aftershokz. The Trekz Air sport an open ear style which allows the user to hear what’s going on around them at the same time they can listen to their favorite tunes or podcast. You may be wondering, how the heck that works if they are open ear? Well, Trekz Air employs the latest in bone conduction technology. The headphones sit directly on the ear bone and transfers the sound. This design allows for maximum sit Matthew Chebatoris NSP Puma Pro Carbon: 14×23.5 In the short history of modern SUP design, most racing boards were designed like sharp-edged destroyers that sliced through the water. The idea is for the bow to pierce through the water and then for the water to flow around the sides of the board. This displacement hull type of design maximizes the water line to increase speed. The truth is that this formula, in theory, is correct. On perfectly calm, flat water a displacement board is indeed the Matthew Chebatoris The Coffee Cup Known simply as “The Cup”, the World Famous Coffee Cup in historic Boulder City, Nevada is a lively family owned cafe oozing in authentic small town hospitality and charm. From the breakfast staples of pancakes and omelettes made from scratch, unique breakfast burritos such as The Godfather, not to mention the house specialties of Papa con Chili Verde, Huevos Rancheros and the Pork Chile Verde Omelette, if you are looking for a place to indulge in down home Ame Matthew Chebatoris OX Endurance For the past month and a half, SUP Examiner has tested OX Endurance Formula, a new action sports supplement designed to increase one’s endurance and maintain mental focus during the course of strenuous physical exertion. There are a number of supplements targeted towards endurance athletes currently on the market ranging from gels to powders, the latter are typically mixed with water and consumed before, during or after an event or workout.  Many are sugar based