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Review of Airbnb Travel Accommodation App
October 23, 2016
Since writing this article, Airbnb have been in the news because governments have been cracking down the rules about renting out private space (Update 30.10.16). For example in Barcelona, Long read in the Guardian about crackdowns in Ireland, Berlin, New York, London. This kind of action by government is interesting not just in the context of Airbnb but in general in the ‘idle capacity’ industry enabled by the internet, where people can rent out their personal possessions to others, encroaching on the territory of traditional industries - in the case of Airbnb, the hotel industry.
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Best Hiking Shoe Brands Review
October 23, 2016
Hiking shoes. Whats the best brand? Meindl Meindl are based in Germany. Their shoes sit at the higher end of the market similar to Lowa. They partner with specialist sectors like the military. Columbia Columbia originates from Portland, Oregon. They are run by Gert Boyle who they say has a ‘Tough Mother” persona. Their aim is to keep you warm, dry, cool and protected. They test their kit in the great Pacific Northwest where they are based.
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YETI ODI Lock-on Mountain Bike Grips Review
October 23, 2016
Grips are an often overlooked but important part of a bike set up and one of the main contact points on a bike. Some of the body weight is distributed onto the hands, palms and wrists. Even more if pedalling out of the saddle. The grips have an affect on the amount of control over the bike. There are many grip designs available - they can be separated into old school bmx type, tube grips and anatomical moulded grips that are meant to provide more support at pressure point hotspots.
Tags: Lock-onRubberOdiGripsTouring bikeReviewAdventureMountain bikeCycling
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Inov-8 Trailroc 255 Trail Running Trainers Long Term Review
October 23, 2016
On my quest to find the ultimate all round shoe I felt that the answer might be a trail running shoe. My search however, took a twist, as I decided instead of finding one all rounder was to go specialised instead. This shoe was also a move away from the barefoot style of shoe I have been using - The Merrell Trailglove 3 and the Fivefingers. I was recommended by Al Humphreys the Inov-8 and so I did some research.
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Sealskinz Military Issue Waterproof Socks
October 23, 2016
Sealskinz military socks are thick, sturdy and meant to be waterproof. Having previously owned a pair of Sealskinz waterproof socks I was interested to know what the military versions were like. Initially my intention was to use them in my trail running shoes as a waterproof liner. Tech Spec Waterproof & Breathable Knee length & Calf Length available Merino wool pile lining for warmth and moisture control The Company Sealskinz is the need to defy the cold and the wet… “Whatever the weather, whatever the activity, our purpose is to enable you to go further, go longer, leave first and return last.
Tags: WaterproofMilitarySocks