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The How’s it Holding Up Review

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Peter Vordenberg

Believe it: Unicorns and Rainbows happen. Photo: Pete Vordenberg

Believe it: Unicorns and Rainbows happen. Photo: Pete Vordenberg

Part of the gear testing method involves believing in unicorns and rainbows and sifting through the marketing noise to find what works for you. Pete Vordenberg discusses his unicorns and rainbows and how they are holding up.

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