Gear Check - Green Gear
Sun Jar
This cookie jar look-alike is a great way to save energy on warm nights. Designed by New York artist Tobias Wong, all you have to do is put it outside or on a windowsill during the day, so the enclosed solar cell can charge. When night falls the LED lights glow brightly around your patio or campsite without batteries. $30, www.firebox.com
Reelight SL120
This bike light uses pedal power to keep you safe on the road with a combination of high-powered LED lights and magnets mounted on the spokes. When the magnets pass the mounted light, it lights up, and thanks to its self-contained electrical system with backup power, when you stop in traffic the lights continue to flash. Never worry about batteries dying again. Extra magnets are available for faster recharge. $54, www.reelight.com
LightCap
This lightweight one-liter water bottle’s lid contains a solar panel and battery that stores energy for later. Strap it to the outside of your pack all day while you hike, and then light up your campsite at night. It only needs to see the sun for four hours to charge enough to keep you from fumbling around long after the campfire goes out. $25, www.firebox.com
Freeloader Solar Charger
You don’t have to be far away from a power outlet to take advantage of solar energy with this compact, lightweight solar charger. The solar panels soak up the rays and the battery stores the energy for up to three months, so when your juice runs low, whether you’re out on the trail, in the car or at the park, just plug in any electronic device (it comes with every adapter you could possibly need) and power up. $40, http://www.firebox.com
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this month's magazine
Sharpen Your Slope Skills
Whether you're a newbie on the mountain or a seasoned pro, local resorts can take your experience to the next level.
Nutrition for Healing
For active types who put daily physical stresses on their body through exercise, maintaining healthy nutrition levels through good eating and taking supplements is important to keeping our “engines” running.
In & Out
These conditioning workouts will get you adequately prepped for that first snowfall, when the games can begin outside.
October Gear Check
As with every season, there’s new garb and accessories to keep you moving and grooving—and comfortable—on the slopes. Check out what’s cool for this winter.
other features
Mondays with Marty
Award winning author of Chasing Lance, Martin Dugard shares his weekly musings exclusively online.
also on competitor
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Jeremy Powers gives some tips on hopping cyclocross barriers.
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