The Dumpster Fire Episode

The Dumpster Fire Episode

Author: BLISTER June 15, 2019 Duration: 42:45

Things get a little loose in this roundtable conversation, and kind of go off the rails. So consider yourself warned. But there are a few gems in here, including our group review of the ON3P Woodsman 108; Luke Koppa’s take on the new Tecnica heat-moldable hiking shoe, the Plasma S; Kristin Sinnot’s and my conversations about two new ski boots we’re excited about, and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Review: Hard Seltzers (2:30)
  • Salomon S/Max 120 W (6:20)
  • K2 Mindbender 99Ti (9:45)
  • Tecnica Plasma S Hiking Shoe (16:47)
  • Nordica Promachine 120 (21:34)
  • Fjallraven Keb Eco-Shell Jacket (27:39)
  • Maui Jim North Star Sunglasses (29:10)
  • ON3P Woodsman 108 (31:40)
  • Smashburger’s Black Bean Burger (34:47)
  • Larabar flavors (37:33)
  • Dirtbag Chic (39:17)

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