The Coast Rapid Response 3.0 Is A Great Knife For Adventure Racing

I’ve been carrying the Coast Rapid Response 3.0 for about 4 weeks and I’m nothing but impressed. The design is sleek and aggressive, the construction is exceptional and the blade holds an edge like a dog holds a bone. This is a great knife. An adventure racer’s world is filled with every type of rugged terrain, [...]

Read More » | October 2, 2012 | Category: Gear | Comments:

Action Wipes Sponsors Checkpoint Tracker…Because Your Face is Not a Baby’s Butt

I’ve been to a lot of adventure races since I first got involved with the sport in 2000 and I’ve had the unfortunate displeasure of inadvertently standing downwind of more than a few racers. You people STINK!! There is no deodorant or anti-odor fabric technology on the market that can withstand the odoriferous onslaught of an [...]

Read More » | August 30, 2012 | Category: Checkpoint Tracker, Checkpoint Tracker Championship, Gear | Comments:

tasc Performance Named Official Performance Apparel of Checkpoint Tracker

Checkpoint Zero, LLC announced today that tasc Performance has been named the Official Performance Apparel of Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing and the 2012 Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Championship. “There is no comparison between tasc base layers and their synthetic counterparts”, commented Paul Angell, President of Checkpoint Tracker. “Not only do they feature all of the critical attributes adventure [...]

Read More » | August 28, 2012 | Category: Adventure Racing News, Checkpoint Tracker, Gear | Comments:

All Amputee Adventure Racing Team To Compete at Checkpoint Tracker Championship

Swiftwick’s Team VALOR is comprised of three elite military athletes with amputations: Sargent Major Chris Self, Sargent Sam Cila and Sargent Andy Hatcher. Not only are these men incredible athletes, but they are decorated military personnel who have been recognized and celebrated for acts of valor while laying their lives on the line to defend [...]


Eco Bottle, The “Ultimate” Bottle, Sponsors Checkpoint Tracker With Limited Edition Custom Bottle

    Eco Bottle, a Swiss company launched only months ago, has designed a stunning custom bottle for the 2012  Checkpoint Tracker Championship. Every attendee will receive a one-of-kind, Checkpoint Tracker branded Eco Bottle with SportTop and the all new hydration tube, a new accessory being introduced for the first time at the race. Eco [...]

Read More » | August 13, 2012 | Category: Checkpoint Tracker, Gear | Comments: