Biodegradable film is great if it works in a compost environment, but could it compost too well??A squeeze pack of peanut butter biodegrading in a compost pile over a few months is one thing, but to biodegrade in your pocket or backpack is another . . .
My goal was to conduct my first 'active' life tests during one of my favorite activities: pushing the limits outdoors.
This adventure, mountain biking the White Rim Trail loop in Canyonlands National Park in near Moab, UT in one day. I figured that if this biodegradable film can survive a self supported 11-14 hour bike ride in the desert crammed into the back of my jersey then we're onto something!
More on the trail: www.utah.com/offroad/white_rim_trail.htm
Canyonlands National Park and Map: www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/whiterimroad.htm
I was able to rope in a few helpers on my test and I can happily report that after 12.5 hours and 115 miles of trail riding in temps ranging from 50 F to 85 F not only did WE survive the ride (each consuming nearly a gallon of water and eating 8-12 nut butter packs, gels, bars, etc along the way) but the pack made it back in great shape!Sure it looked like it had gone through the washer AND drier, but the pack was intact!!
The last pic was taken at the end, and that is me smiling . . .
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