Columbia Freeze Degree ½ Zip, $75 columbia.com The good: 4-way stretch, and UPF 50, and anti-microbial...

Restop Portable Waste Containers: $4-$10 based on . . . need. The Good: Fast, convenient, and easy...

HeroKit Cycle Repair Packs $20 - $100 (depending on the option) The Good: Always have the tools...

Koala Magnetic Cycling Water Bottle: $28 (21oz system) koalabottle.com The Good: Low profile...

Time was, if you wanted to start cycling but didn't want to shell out $1,000 for a decent bike, you used...

Merrell Proterra Sport Gore-Tex minimalist hiking shoes $140 The Good: Lightweight, minimalist hikers...

iPhone 4/4S Defender Series with iON Intelligence, $129.95, OtterBox.com The Good: OtterBox promises...

Thule Perspektiv Camera Daypack $160 www.thule.com The Good: Streamlined design, plenty of pockets...

   You read Trek Tech, so we can safely assume that you treat your gear at least as bad as we do (I'm...

Over 3 years ago, I upgraded my battered flip-phone for a shiny new Apple iPhone 4.  The crisp lines,...