By Steve Woodfield In our third installment of the best winter gear of 2013, we're looking at snowshoes. Traction, bindings, and weight—these are the biggest differentiators. Let’s start with traction. For steep, icy, or rocky terrain, go aggressive with as many underfoot claws in as many locations as you can get, as well as a heel lifter to save your calves on steep climbs. If flat or gently rolling terrain is more your style, lower-profile teeth are all you need—huge claws underfoot…
By Steve Woodfield Buying music equipment can be stressful, especially if you don't know the best places to purchase from. Sure, there are many places that offer low price music equipment, but are they legit? There are plenty of sites online that offer an excellent selection of music equipment for reasonable prices. So shop with confidence when buying music equipment with your ReShip.com account. Musicians Friend: Musicians Friend is the number one music equipment site online. Forget everything else you've heard, Musicians…
By Steve Woodfield Auto racing is really, really expensive. A single day with your car at a track is going to cost hundreds of dollars. Preparing a car to race usually costs hundreds or even thousands of dollars, and the car that these modifications are going into better not be some $16,500 econo-hatch. RC racing, on the other hand, is an exciting and fun alternative. A few hundred bucks and you're ready to go. Take a look at the top five…
By Steve Woodfield In our second installment of the best winter gear of 2013, we're looking at alpine skis. Those lift-line elitists snickering at your old traditionally shaped skis could use some manners, but they’ve got a point: the new rockered shapes make skiing more fun. Which ones should you buy? There are two schools of thought. One, invest in a quiver. If you already have a modern set of day-to-day frontside or all-mountain skis with some life left in them, pay…
By Steve Woodfield With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, ReShip.com wants to make sure your online shopping experience is safe and stress-free. Shopping online helps you avoid the crowds and hassles of stores during the holidays and can fetch some great bargains. But surfing for gifts in cyberspace can be risky, courtesy of copycat websites that shoppers sometimes visit inadvertently after typing the name of that sought-after item into a search engine. Although legitimate online retailers pop up on the screen, so…
By Steve Woodfield If you're expecting a package shipped from your ReShip.com suite to your home address, you may be a little worried about the current U.S. Government shutdown affecting the delivery of your packages. But, have no fear: no service from ReShip.com or our carriers will be affected by the shutdown. UPS, DHL, and FedEx are all private corporations, while the United States Postal Service - technically still under the control of the U.S. Government - has not relied on…
By Steve Woodfield People are passionate about boots. Bring up boots, and lots of “shoulds” get thrown around. A certain type of boot should have this kind of sole. This sort of boot should only be worn in this type of situation. The thing is, boots should do what the wearer wants them to do. And whether they’re thick soled work boots, Gore-tex hikers for hitting a trail, or a pair of sharp brogues for going out to dinner in… they…
By Steve Woodfield For the tech-obsessed teens in your life, we've compiled a list of great gadgets that inform, perform, create, and entertain. Perfect for back-to-school gifts or for the upcoming holidays, pick these great items up for low prices when using your ReShip.com account to shop, ship, and save from your favorite U.S. retailers. S2H Replay This futuristic-looking wrist wrap from Switch2Health has a motion sensor inside that measures and logs physical activity. After an hour of movement, S2H displays…
By Steve Woodfield With winter on the way, now is a great time to use your ReShip.com address to find a great deal on the best winter gear of year. Today we'll begin an on-going series discussing the top equipment for enjoying the snowy months with five of the best snowboards released this year. Historically, snowboard manufacturers produced boards in specific categories—freestyle, all-terrain, freeride, powder, and so on. Of course, most of us can’t afford a complete quiver, so we’re seeing…
By Steve Woodfield With more and more aging cars on the road and an ever-growing population of auto repair Do-It-Yourselfers (DIYers), millions of consumers have turned to the Internet to buy auto parts online to keep their vehicles running efficiently and safely. But exactly which parts make the most sense to buy on the Web and what should the average consumer take into consideration when purchasing online? Buying a transmission or engine online is probably best left to the expert DIYer or professional…
