Tuesday, September 25, 2007

SIGG Water Bottles - Why you should have one




Swiss Engineered Water Bottles






Why use SIGG Water Bottles?



SIGG is ECO-FRIENDLY



Unlike disposable PET plastic water bottles that fill up our nation's
landfills, SIGG bottles are reusable and give consumers a simple way to
reduce unnecessary waste. It is estimated that over 2.5 million
plastic water bottles are thrown away EVERY HOUR! Check out this NPR.org
radio spot
for more information. Why not re-use
a super strong, sylish, and environmentally healthy SIGG for your daily
hydration needs? It DOES make a difference!



Environmentally speaking, SIGG bottles get an A+. Not only are
they designed to be reusable, they are 100% recyclable at the end of
their very long lives. This is a far cry from single use,
disposable water bottles (PET plastic), which create millions of tons
of unnecessary waste each year. According to the Container
Recycling Institute, less than 15% of plastic water bottles used in the
U.S. are actually recycled. Most wind up in landfills where they
can take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade. Besides helping to
reduce our reliance on petroleum-based PET bottles, SIGG USA donates 1%
of all sales to helping to preserve our environment.



SIGG is a pround member of 1% For The Planet,
an alliance of businesses who recognize their responsibility to
ensuring a healthy environment and donate at least 1 % of their annual
sales to environmental causes worldwide.



SIGG Water Bottles are Healthy and
Safe for the Body



The proprietary SIGG bottle lining is a water-based, non-toxic
coating that is baked into the interior walls and remains flexible and
crack resistant for the life of the bottle. Due to the finish of
the liner, there is much less chance for bacteria build-up with a SIGG
as opposed to plastic containers. The liner is taste-neutral and
resistant to fruit acids and energy drinks, ensuring that your drinks
taste like your drinks every time. SIGG bottles exceed FDA
requirements and have been independently tested to prove 0.0% leaching.



"Accroding to the results of our evaluation, use of a SIGG bottle does
;not add to the beverage any particulates and/or components which are
innocuous to human health." - Dr. Ulrich Nehring, European
Institute





SIGG Water Bottles are the Worlds
Toughest Water Bottles



About 20% lighter than a Lexan plastic bottle, SIGGs are incredibly
durable, virtually unbreakable. The folks at Backpacker Magazine
did an independent field test of the leading bottle brands.



The Test: A 100 pound cannon backed with golf balls and plenty of
muzzlepower near Ault, CO. They blasted 5 top brands, seeing
which ones held up the best.



The Result: Pure Carnage...When the smoke cleared all that
remained was twisted metal and plastic. Only two bottles survived
direct hits. One was the SIGG Traveler, which was deeply dented
but still usable. The other was the GSI Outdoors Lexan bottle,
which survived one direct hit, then shattered in round 2.



Gear Lab, We Break Things So You Don't Have To. Backpacker June,
2006



Swiss Quality



For nearly 100 years, SIGG has utilized Swiss precision and
craftmanship to become the world-wide market leader in premium water
bottles. Designed and manufactured in Switzerland from a single
piece of pure aluminum, each bottle is perfectly extruded for uniform,
seamless construction. The brilliant exterior of a SIGG is
created using a solvent-free, eco-friendly powder-based coating which
is baked on to create a vibrant finish.



SIGG is Sylish



SIGG bottles are beautifully designed, portable works of art
that are a perfect blend of function and fashion - that's why SIGG was
selected for entry into NY's Museum of Modern Art. New,
fashionable styles are introduced each year.


Buy SIGG Water Bottles at www.powderfin.com


























Friday, September 21, 2007

Powermonkey - Press Release


LAUNCH OF POWERMONKEY-EXPLORER & SOLAR SLAVE

From the heart of Africa to the Hardanger Glacier, the powermonkey-eXplorer has proved to be an invaluable piece of kit, providing essential power for hand-held electronic gadgets. Now being launched in the USA, powermonkey-eXplorer, with its powerful solar slave, lets you charge wherever, whenever.

The Dilemma:
Your cell phone dies during a crucial call...

Your iPod runs out of juice just when your favorite song starts...
You miss a life-changing picture because the batteries in your digital camera are dead...

The Solution:
Quite simple really -- the powermonkey-eXplorer -- compatible with multiple hand-held devices including the majority of cell phones, iPods, MP3s, PDAs, and digital games, including the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS & DS-Lite. The powermonkey-eXplorer will recharge your devices, giving you 96 hours of standby on your cell, 40 hours on your iPod, 5 hours on your game console, 48 hours on your PDA and 6 hours on MP3 players.

The powermonkey-eXplorer will also power most standard digital cameras long enough for you to take up to 1,600 more pictures!

Ultra compact, tough, and powerful, the powermonkey-eXplorer is water resistant and made with a rubberized casing so it can take whatever life throws at it, yet it remains the lightest, most versatile charger available today - only 2.4 oz, yet with 2-3 times the power of the average cell phone battery.

Featuring an LCD screen that displays battery capacity and the level of charge, the powermonkey-eXplorer is equipped with sophisticated electronics to provide the right charge level for your device. The wall adapter (included) has interchangeable heads for the US, UK, Europe and Australia - so you can use it in over 150 countries around the world!

The solar panel draws power directly from the sun - giving you free power wherever you are. Make sure your powermonkey-eXplorer has full power at all times by charging it with the handy solar slave, which can be attached to a backpack, hung from a window, left in a car, or taken anywhere the sun shines!

You can even use the solar slave to recharge your device directly - so you have back up power at all times.

Availability:
The powermonkey-eXplorer is available is from stuffjunction.com, REI, Think Geek, J&R Music World, Cyberguys, X-Treme Geek, Magellan's, Earthtech, Powderfin and other world-class travel, adventure and electronics channels.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Spanish Creek Sunday


Last Sunday started with a brunch to beat all brunches. Over at the Gourmet Gas Station, between Four Courners and Gallatin Gateway, MT...they're putting out an insane amount of food for Sunday brunch buffet. I'm talkin' prime rib, baby-back ribs, an omelette bar, juevos rancheros, chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, muffins, fruit, pastries, pancakes, French Toast. I couldn't resist having ribs with eggs Benny...why not?

Unlike many brunch buffets, this one surprisingly had very good food. Everything I tasted was top-knotch, and I'll be back...no questions.

After fueling up...it was definitely time for a hike. A long hike. We headed up to Spanish Creek, accessible through several miles of Turner Enterprises' vast ranch. The bison were out and about that day cruising along the road, which was pretty cool to see.


We hiked up to Pioneer Falls, about 3.5 miles back. It's a great hike, pretty mellow, not much elevation gain...but gorgeous views of the Spanish Peaks. Pioneer Falls was worth the hike up...about a 40 footer. For me, it doesn't get much better than Montana in September.


The Pooperman


I happened to run into Bozeman's "Pooperman" last night, Andy. He owns an innovative local company that picks up dog poo all around Bozeman and the surrounding area. He also delivers dog holistic dog food.

We talked about the business, and the possibility of dog waste as becoming an important fuel source in the future. It's nice to see environmentally minded, forward thinking people getting involved in the local economy. There's no doubt a better "end" for dog waste, and Andy's figuring out the best solution for it here in Bozeman. Talk about a renewable resource! I don't foresee a dog doo-doo shortage any time soon.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Light Your Way




We just added some quality headlamps to our product mix at www.powderfin.com. Depending on your needs, you're likely to find one to fit the bill.

Perhaps the most impressive one in the mix is the Brunton L3 - 3 Watt Headlamp...

It's definitely more expensive than you're used to seeing a headlamp being, but here's why....

"The Brunton L3 is one of the brightest LED headlamps in the world. It features the first, true 3-watt Luxeon™ LED. Shine bright, white light out to an unprecedented 207 feet for up to 200 hours. Ergonomic battery compartments include four AA batteries, while an optional external C battery pack gives you the ultimate long lasting life when needed."

If you spend a lot of time using a product...time that you love with a product, then we feel it's worth the expense. While your buddies fool around with a dinky $9.00 headlamp that you have to pound against a rock to turn on...this thing will rip 200 feet of light for a week on one set of batteries!.


Brunton L3 - 3 Watt LED Camo Headlamp Features:

  • Weight: 6oz
  • Output: 3W
  • 3-Watt Luxeon LED
  • 200 hours battery life
  • Light distance to 207ft
  • Four light modes for high output or conservative use
  • Water-resistant
  • Emergency flash mode
  • Anti-reflective matte finish
  • Includes external battery pack (holds four C batteries)
  • Battery pack attaches to belt or pack
  • Yellowstone in September



    Did a lap in the Park last weekend...saw some stuff I hadn't seen before which was nice. Norris Geysers, Petrified Tree, a wolf through a friendly visitors high powered scope. Nice little trip...not too crowded, and we got the first real chill of the year that night. It was pretty refreshing, actually, after the ultra-hot summer we've had.

    We camped at Norris and were lucky enough to hear some bugling elk as well. A few pics from the weekend:

    Monday, September 10, 2007

    SteriPEN Testimonial


    Alison Gannett – World Extreme Freeskiing Champion and Global Cooling Consultant


    There are times in this world when a new product comes along that changes your life. The SteriPEN is such a product. What first enticed me was the weight and size – just mere ounces and about the size of three pens. Then I got hooked on the ease of use – just push a button, stir for a minute and voila – a clean liter of water. I used it in filthy water and never got sick, even in Pakistan. Once you get hooked on the ease of use, I started only carrying one liter of water in my pack side pocket, with the SteriPEN right next to it. Anytime I was thirsty, I just filled up, stired and was back on my way without even holding up team members. In addition to its use on my expeditions, I have now been using it Mountain Biking, just slipping it in my jersey pocket or hydration pack, saving pounds of weight of water on all day rides. It is so unobtrusive to use, that you can easily treat a glass of tap water at a restaurant while traveling in a third world country. Think of all the petroleum saved from plastic water bottles and the shipping of those bottles from places like Aspen and Fiji. To further help save the environment, SteriPen can be used with a solar reusable battery charger! thanks SteriPEN for helping save our snow and our planet! Alison Gannett"