Zulu Watch Bands

I never take my watch off, and this watch band has held up through two years of hiking, yard work, showers, swimming, etc. The original british grey nylon has weathered a bit, but the stainless steel hardware still looks great, and there is no fraying or visible wear on the tough nylon strap. I have the two-buckle version, but there is a a four-buckle version for extra security. The long tail of the strap doubles back through the keepers and stays out of the way. I never liked the way rubber straps feel on my skin, but the nylon in this band has never irritated or chafed.

Zulu Watch Bands

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Chronograph Canvas Watch

I've been wearing a Citizen Eco-Drive watch for about four years. The watch is solar powered. It doesn't require sunlight exclusively, and can create power even from artificial lighting. In the four years I've owned it, it's never stopped running. When I was shopping for a watch I wanted an analog face, and I wanted solid water resistance for surfing, and other wet outdoor pursuits. It needed a basic timer function and a date. And I didn't want to spend a lot of money. At about $130, with water resistance to 100 meters, the low-end Citizen Eco-Drive fit the bill perfectly.


It's the most basic men's model, which comes with a cheap canvas strap. In fact my only complaint is this cheap watchband. It's a faux military canvas that was too small for my wrist. I tried a few different bands, but finally settled on the previously reviewed Zulu watchband. The best thing about the Zulu band, which wasn't mentioned in the original review, is that the buckle can be adjusted to rest on the inside of your wrist, rather than the traditional underside of the wrist. This allows me unrivaled comfort while working at the computer.


I'm an occasional rock climber, and the face of the watch has sustained a couple of very minor scratches. The special glow-in-the-dark hands of the watch works wonderfully all through the night. Combined with the Zulu band, it's likely the combination I'll continue to use until they quit making one or the the other.

Skin Tops

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Product Description
Skins™ ICE long sleeve top has been specifically designed to give you freedom of movement during activity while keeping you cool in warm weather. The Skins ICE long sleeve top incorporates our CROM (Complete Range of Motion) technology which uses specifically placed motio tech panels in the shoulder and chest area. Therapeutic gradient compression across your torso and arms improves core stability, muscle awareness and proprioception, while a UPF50+ rating ensures protection from the sun.

Skins™ ICE combines our proven BioAceleration Technology™ with Microencapsulation Technology (MET) providing you with all the features and benefits of the Skins™ sport range with the extra benefit of keeping you cool when the weather heats up.

iceBOOST

Each pair of Skins ICE long sleeve top comes with a can of iceBOOST so you can boost the cooling effect whenever you need to.

Additional benefits of Skins™ ICE include:
• Flowmesh panel under the arms maximum breathability
• Seamless knit panels on the inner elbows provide maximum breathability and comfort
• Seamless knit panel at the lower back provides maximum comfort and breathability
• Inducing a cool feeling without physically ccooling your muscles during exercise
• Antibacterial treatments preventing odour
• Releasing a refreshing menthol aroma triggering cool thoughts and easy breathing
• reducing lactic acid build-up, increasing muscle oxygenation and enhancing circulation
• focusing muscle power
• moisture management wicking
• optimising body temperature in warm or cool conditions
• 50+ UV protection

Rick Steve's Travel Store

http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=8&id=139

Convertible Carry-On $99.95
Designed for maximum comfort & capacity
Carry it on the plane, or check it
Converts from backpack to suitcase
Tough, lightweight, expandable

Smart Design: Our Convertible Carry-On bag has 2 full length pockets, one of which is conveniently accessed from the side. Larger U-shaped openings for the upper and lower pockets provide easy access; padded grab handles and breathable mesh lumbar panel are comfortable over the long haul. Each rich color features black accent trim.

Convertible and Expandable: Featured in Rick Steves’ TV shows, our Convertible Carry-On is the most versatile carry-on bag you'll find — at an unbeatable price.

Carry-On-Friendly: Measuring 9" x 21" x 14" and weighing just 3 lbs, it fits within most airlines' carry-on guidelines.

Big, Strong, Practical: Constructed of rugged, water-resistant high-density polyester, it features a large 2500 cubic-inch main compartment, three handy outside pockets, a full length/width side access pocket, and a new toggle-tight mesh water bottle pocket.

Extra Capacity: Whenever you need more room, pull open the full-perimeter expando-zipper, and its capacity jumps to 3000 cubic inches.

Handy Extras: It includes a pair of mesh bags for smaller items, and a clip-in security pouch (which you can also clip inside your Appenzell or Civita Day Pack).

Packing Light and Right: This bag is one of the lightest full-size carry on bags available due to the fact that it contains no frame. For best results and extended carrying comfort, we recommend our Packing Cube Set as an essential packing aid. When used with the two internal and four external cinch-tight compression straps, packing cubes will help to maintain the structure of the bag and distribute the load much more evenly across the back.

On Your Back: It easily converts from a smart-looking suitcase to a versatile backpack, with comfortably-curved, air mesh-lined shoulder straps, waistbelt and back panel.

As a Suitcase: When you want to use it as a suitcase (or check it as luggage in "expanded" mode), the straps and waistbelt safely tuck away in the back. Handy D-rings give you the choice of adding our optional Over-the-Shoulder Strap.

Great Colors: Choose from black, slate, blue spruce — plus new copper and sage! Imported.

Your Choice: This bag does NOT have wheels. Our Autobahn Rolling Backpack can be rolled or carried on your back. Our 21" Roll-Aboard rolls exclusively.

Be Aware: New fees for checked luggage (and fears of lost luggage) are causing many travelers to increase what they carry on board, overwhelming the cabin luggage capacity of some flights. As a result, airline personnel are sometimes rejecting carry-on bags that comply with published regulations. Always check with your airline to confirm carry-on restrictions, and prepare to check your bag if asked.

Rave Reviews:
"I've always been a fan of Steves' travel luggage, which is frill-free, built to take abuse, and actually looks like it was designed by a traveler.
— John Flinn, Travel Editor, San Francisco Chronicle

I recently bought the re-designed Convertible Carry-On. I am so proud of my accomplishment to carry only a backpack to Italy. I found it to be very comfortable as I trekked and walked and ran from the Isle of Capri up to Lake Como on a 17 day trip. I am a 65 year old traveling woman and other women my age would stop me and say, ‘How long have you been traveling with your backpack?’ I enthusiastically told them how many days and told them to 'try it...you can do it.' I must say I came to regard my backpack as a traveling companion of sorts. I wholeheartedly recommend the Convertible Carry-On for folks who want a less stressful way to travel. Thanks, Rick for re-designing this backpack!!"
— Charlotte Blume, customer from Athens, GA

Scott Vest

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