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The ability to run two extra soft flasks in the Circuit was a nice fea...
The ability to run two extra soft flasks in the Circuit was a nice feature. We did find, however, that having two bottles meant we couldn't fit enough snacks for more than a few hours of movement.
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Brian Martin

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Brian is passionate about long-distance trail running, alpine ski touring, and cyclocross. These are in addition to his lifelong pursuits of rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, camping, and being in the wilderness as much as possible. All of these pursuits have also helped foster his interest in portable technology for the outdoors, such as GPS phone apps, solar technology, and health/exercise tracking devices. Through his years in Yosemite and Rocky Mountain National Park, he developed a love of long alpine ridge climbs and multi-day backcountry adventures. He is a former member of Yosemite Search and Rescue and is a SAR Technician where he was charged with researching, testing, and replacing SAR equipment to ensure the team had what they need to accomplish their missions quickly and efficiently.

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