Bob Parks

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Bob Parks (@bobparks) writes from the hills of Vermont. He is an avid runner (2:54:20, Boston Marathon, 2013) and a huge fan of new inventions.

What's the Best New Road Racing Shoe?

I train barefoot at an easy pace on trails, but when I race, I tend to run fast 10K’s and 5K’s, and the asphalt isn’t friendly at that pace. What shoes should I wear?

What's the Best Compass for Hiking?

Since I was a kid, it’s been droned into me to carry a map and compass in the outdoors, even if it’s only as a backup for GPS. What’s the least I can get away with?

Is There a Better Beer Can for Camping?

I know beer cans are easiest to pack in and out of the camp site. But I’ve heard rumblings of new can designs to make it taste better. Is there anything to it?

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