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2 Flowfold Backpacks Reviewed   Flowfold Prototype Backpack I recently received a new backpack from my favorite company, and I would like to weigh in on how it compares with my previous favorite— the Optimist Mini www.flowfold.com/optimist . What was great about my previous Flowfold backpack? My first Flowfold backpack was an Optimist Mini and I took it everywhere with me — to the Bahamas, where it served as my school backpack, and accompanied me on my 12 mile round trip school commute by bike https://www.flowfold.com/blogs . It was a versatile adventure backpack that went camping, fishing, climbing, hiking, and biking in rugged terrain from Cliff Island to Yosemite. I also used it at my construction sites during summer projects. Sadly, after four years, my Flowfold Optimist Mini lost a tooth on the zipper. It is spending the rest of its life in the research lab at Flowfold.  Flowfold Optimist Mini in Hueco tanks A big thanks to Flowfold, and especially Maxine for giving me a ...

  I have always loved rock climbing it’s one of my favorite sports. I love climbing on our family trips out west. My favorite spot for bouldering is Hueco Tanks. My favorite place for top roping is the warming wall in mammoth lakes. Because rock climbing is such a great sport. I decided to look into a few of the health benefits. Climbing strengthens your hands  forearms biceps abs and lower back. It’s a full body workout. Another benefit of climbing is it improves your balance. Rock climbing strengthens your core which is necessary to have great balance. It improves your flexibility reaching for holds stretches your muscles which makes your muscles more lean and flexible. Climbing can help your coordination. rock climbing can help you develop better hand eye coordination while improving your spacial awareness.  There are many benefits to rock climbing. But if you aren’t in shape yet you shouldn’t start climbing everyday which can cause torn muscles or tendinitis. If your ...