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Echo Flask Hydrogen Water: Next Level Hydration?

Posted on March 27, 2025April 29, 2025 by Backcountry Fever

I pre-ordered an Echo Flask water bottle in early January hoping to get this in time for my Aconcagua Expedition.  Unfortunately, that didn’t happen but was just as excited to get it when I returned home. My wife is always on the lookout for ways to optimize our health and discovered this new product from…

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We Upgraded to Oura Ring 4

Posted on January 22, 2025January 27, 2025 by Backcountry Fever

My wife and I just upgraded our smart rings to the Oura Ring 4.  After both of our Fitbits broke in 2021, we switched to Oura in 2022.  Oura was getting rave reviews about their sleep tracking accuracy and I was super interested in this form factor.   I did a whole writeup about my Love-Hate…

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Measuring VO2 Max with an Oura Ring

Posted on August 13, 2024January 27, 2025 by Backcountry Fever

If you got here to save 10% on a new Oura ring, here’s that link through their Refer a Friend program. Otherwise, keep reading and I’ll explain more on that later. Oura recently introduced a new feature that provides a better view into our overall cardiovascular health.  Your smart ring now estimates VO2 max, or…

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Are You An Athlete with Type-1 Diabetes?

Posted on July 11, 2024December 2, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

If you are an endurance athlete with Type 1 Diabetes, you might be interested in hearing this podcast. About the Host Joe Marcello is from Boston who was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic at 21.  Despite this challenge, he is determined to stay active in the sports he loves.  He is also dedicated in…

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Clear Urine Does NOT Mean Good Hydration

Posted on June 13, 2024March 31, 2025 by Backcountry Fever

We’ve been told for so long how clear urine is an indicator of good hydration… turns out that’s not true! Urine without color means it’s diluted so much that you’re flushing out your electrolytes, which could lead to dehydration.  Yes, DE-hydration!  Isn’t it ironic that you could actually be causing exactly what you are trying…

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Proper Hydration Requires Electrolytes

Posted on March 22, 2022March 31, 2025 by Backcountry Fever

It’s been a while since I’ve said anything about hydration, but all the while I have continued to start my day with a drink of Solé!  I know that’s one of the best ways to keep yourself hydrated at a cellular level. I have also expanded my knowledge on the subject and happy to have…

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Hydration, Hydration, Hydration

Posted on July 6, 2017February 28, 2025 by Backcountry Fever

You know the importance of location, location, location when buying a house, establishing a restaurant or setting up a retail business, right?  Well, I had a similar education around the importance of hydration, hydration, hydration while doing my first hike across the Grand Canyon from rim to rim last Fall! This epic hike had been…

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