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All conditions office

twalton — Fri, 20 May 2011 00:41:15 +0000

What’s the ultimate in functionality? Gear that works in all conditions. There are hundreds of ways to negotiate trails, subways, bus schedules, whitewater and bike lanes…or all of the above. It’s what we do: Urbaneering. So many products are great at crossover between what we are passionate about in our free time and what we really need and use in our day to day grind. All too often there are products out there designed for style and use, but are really only so good at one or the other. Seriously, does anyone use a briefcase anymore? Makes the bike commute a little more difficult.

For hitting the local coffee shop, heading to work, carrying what you need for the afternoon workout and making it back home can take some room. Without too much effort, there’s a key versatile player here. Chances are a laptop is your weapon of choice and you’ve got to protect it in some way, have some room for your mug and water bottle, a notebook or two and a couple of pens. Maybe a flash drive…up to you, really. Options? Get a sweet combo of the mobile office sort like the Giga Flat or Giga Office packs. They are handsome, exceptionally functional and you won’t get thrown out of any boardroom endeavor.

What if you have a fantastic pack? Use it.

The rig: Apple Macbook, custom coffee cup from my friend Jeremy Collins, laptop sleeve, pens, flash drives, 2 Action Books, chargers, headphones, some magazines, gum, waterbottle, jacket, smartphone…and of course my glasses.

That’s the mobile office that easily negotiates airports, bike lanes, the bus and subway stations and the coffee shop stops. When the 9 to 5 stops, day hikes, light overnights and a trip to the rock gym are as easily taken on. With the rain cover and division of labor (pockets) this has been with me non-stop for the past 2 months. No joke. Get one and try it. Pretty much all you need is your own personal rig, that all important laptop sleeve and your pack.

What cranks your tractor?

twalton — Fri, 20 May 2011 00:31:37 +0000

What cranks your tractor? Why do you climb a rock or get out on the trail; what makes you who you are? It’s the experience and how you feel when out there doing the things you love. Who took you on your first hike? Where was it? Why do you still go? We want to know.

We are very proud of who we are, what we do and our products. Getting outside and adventuring is part of who we are and what we love. Whether it’s to the park, backcountry riding in the hills of Colorado or hitting local or distant trails for an afternoon or a month or more, we know you share the same passion for adventure. And we’d like you to share photos and your story with us.

So whether you 2 hour ride turned epic adventure, your morning run was “pretty good” or you are multi-tasking your day pack-cum-commuter bag, we want to see it and hear about it. Show us your stuff.

Commuter rig of dreams

twalton — Fri, 20 May 2011 00:15:47 +0000

Spring is here and while there’s still snow flying in some places, the best part about spring (if you aren’t a year-round commuter) is dusting the bike off and gearing it up for the months ahead of riding. Not just to work, but to the store, pub, game or simply just to get out. The rig is easy. Take your commuter bike with a rack and add the following set up. If you need tips on getting the right bike, REI has some great advice on the subject. As far as a commuter rig goes there are so many out there and racks are easy to come by. It doesn’t matter what bike you have, but any bike with a standard rack works great. Here’s what you need:

2 Rack Pack Grocery bags

1 Rack Top Pack

WHY IT’S SO DARN AWESOME????

The Rack Pack Grocery bags are foldable, sturdy, have reflective accents and are designed to fit any rack. The Rack Top Pack is brilliant because it’s insulated and will keep cold stuff cold until you get home. That 6 pack and bag of frozen peas fit just fine with some other goodies thrown in, too.

With this system, you have reflectivity for riding, versatility in how you carry what, excellent weight distribution and above all – you get to focus on the fun of riding a bike! If commuting isn’t your thing yet, try it once and you’ll be hooked.

Up and Coming

twalton — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:59:39 +0000

In about one month, guess who will be in Las Vegas for the Mountain Gear Red Rocks Rendezvous? That’s right…this guy. Last year I had the honor of being the MC for the event, presenting amazing climbers, being the face only radio can love behind the mic to keep everything rockin’ and rollin’ at the scene. This year, I’m looking forward to doing something similar and perhaps getting a little climbing in as well.

Sponsors like our great client EVOLV will be there doing shoe demos, providing some gear, clinic know-how and the like for all participants. It’s a big time and I’m proud to say that I missed the first one, the year before last and that’s IT! Been there every other one…woot! Mountain Gear has an amazing tent of gear, all the sponsors are there in full force to support the climbing community and yes…there’s Access Fund benefits!

Want to know more? Head over to to the link above to register, get more information and be a part of the fun. And yes, come find me and we’ll put the “FU” in FUN!

We made it!

twalton — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:40:17 +0000

Well, thanks to Hank at Invisible Window, we are up and running with our new website! Whew…it’s taken a while, but we are stoked to be able to bring you the lastest and greatest from our world. Our goal is to work with great brands, create buzz and have fun. If you aren’t getting outside, you are missing the point, really. Just working on creating a new business in the worst economy we’ve seen in a while is time consuming, not to mention what we are doing for all of our clients. The Walton Works is really blessed with great folks that believe in what we are doing to build brands, create open communication and, well, have fun. Cheers and here’s to getting things done!