Backpacking background: I started backpacking two years ago with my wife and two children (ages 8 and 10 at the time). We have been car camping for 20+ years. Most of our backpacking has been three season camping in the Sierras, 6000 -12,000 ft (1800 m - 3658 m) and on the Northern California Coast. We mostly do a combination of car camping and backpacking. Our family recently switched from one 4 person tent to using two 2 person tents. I usually carry most of the weight and my internal frame pack weighs between 40-50 lb (18-22 kg).

INITIAL REPORT

PRODUCT INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: All Terrain
Year of Manufacture: 2009
Manufacturer's Website: http://www.allterrainco.com
MSRP: US$9.99
Listed Volume 3.0 fl oz (90ml)
Other details:
This is a pain relieving cream that temporarily relieves sore muscles, joint and arthritis pain.

INITIAL IMPRESSIONS

Packaging is appropriate for this type of product. The tube of Recovery Rub comes inside a simple retail box printed with the company's logo and instructions. The tube itself is standard with a flip top lid.

READING THE INSTRUCTIONS

Directions are printed on the back of the tube as well as on the box. Directions are simple and clear.
Directions:
Adults and children 12 years or over: apply to affected area not more than 3 or 4 times a day. Massage until thoroughly absorbed into the skin. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.

Very simple instructions for a very simple product.

TRYING IT OUT

The Recovery Rub is a white creamy liquid that absorbs into the skin easily. The product contains 5% menthol which produces a nice menthol smell that made my eyes slightly water.

I used the rub on one of my calves after jogging a few miles so that I could compare the results of one leg with the product and one leg without.

The rub went on easy and absorbed into my skin rapidly. The smell was good and after a minute or two I could feel my calf tingling. I thought for awhile that the tingling sensation was supposed to be the pain relief and was a little disappointed. I was concentrating on the results too much. I forgot about the rub and went about my business and an hour later I realized the tingling was gone but my calf was less sore than the other calf that did not have the rub applied. It seems the first test went well and worked as advertised.

SUMMARY

The initial test went well and I will continue to test the rub over the next few months on various parts of my body that are sore. I will use it after running, hiking, and backpacking.

Test Report by Sam Stamey

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