Best Watch I've Ever Owned

I'm a big "gadget" person, and I love my watches, knives, and flashlights. So when I was researching "smart" watches, I had to know which one was the best for me and my lifestyle. I spend most of my time working, playing in the mountains with my family, and training at home for challenges such as Spartan Race. I started my search and came across the Garmin Fenix 5x Plus. What caught my eye was the ruggedness, Garmin track record, Pulse Oxidation along with the GPS capabilities and music storage. The Pulse Oxidation helps track sleep and blood oxidation at higher altitudes; which is excellent when hiking at 12,000 feet. Using this information, I'm able to gauge resting periods and recovery of vital importance. I've used my watch on over 15 separate hikes, including two hunts, and three races. The Garmin GPS is very accurate and comes with many used trails already downloaded; this meant I didn't have to buy separate maps from a different app. I've dragged it through the mud on a race and washed it off quickly, and it functions with no issue. Bare-in-mind the Fenix 5x was not meant to be centered around the music function; it's an added benefit and can be tricky changing your library music and features. Syncing features work very well and take very little time once the initial sync is completed. Overall I highly recommend this watch to anyone. I'm very proud to own this excellent piece of equipment and utilize it every day in so many different ways. Read more

Always in my pack!

CLIF BLOKS have saved the day more than once, when I've been borderline dehydrated or worn out with miles to go. I prefer the BLOKS because, unlike energy gels, they aren't messy and easy to eat, even on the go. Plus the flavors are great and surprisingly refreshing, making the BLOKS a welcomed treat during tough hikes or rides. As for favorite flavors, it's a toss-up between Margarita and Ginger Ale!Read more

Love this vest!

I run in the mornings - which means in the dark for half of the year. This vest is easy to wear, lightweight, comfortable and super bright. The battery lasts a long time before it needs to be recharged. I love it!

I looked into compression socks when I started to get shin splints from running. I bought a pair of compression socks and I love them but not for running. The sock portion tend to slide around in my running shoes and the compression made my toes go numb. I found these when looking at calf compression sleeves and these are absolutely amazing! I wear them on every run to help combat against shin splints and they also keep your calves warm when running in cold weather. I wouldn't consider running without these on.Read more

The fit and support provided by the footbed is excellent. This shoe really shines as an all-around training shoe for sprints, general strength training, and circuit training. When conducting heavier squats and Olympic lifts, the sole is not quite supportive enough to maintain max stability under load. Also, for agility work that emphasises side to side movement and pivots, the upper falls a little short of really locking in the wearer's forefoot. Luckily, Inov8 has several different models for those specific target areas, so as long as the user has the proper appreciation for the shoe's strengths, they'll be very pleased with the product.Read more

It's the perfect water bottle for the gym, the seal is really tight so I don't need to worry about it spilling all over me if I take a drink while working out. The Sport lid makes it easy to drink out of while you're in motion and is the perfect size to fit in the equipment's spot for water bottles. I also love the color!