Will changes in weather throw off the accuracy of an altimeter?
I was recently looking at an altimeter for climbing fourteeners. My concern is that it works on barometric pressure, so changes in the weather could give me a...
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Can you help me score a deal on a cycling shoe-pedal combo?
Where can I find the perfect combination of shoe and lock-in-pedal for the best price? I have tried to look on the net, but it seems like I can only get one or...
Will mink oil ruin leather hiking boots?
I recently purchased a new pair of leather hiking boots and, after a ten-mile break-in hike, cleaned them and treated them with mink oil (I couldn't find...
What camera is tough enough to take an outdoor beating?
When I went to Europe I took along a $30 point-and-shoot camera. While the pictures came out fine, the camera itself got trashed, returning home held together...
Is there any reason to wear a shell under a fleece?
I have been debating a question with my buddies: Some of the hardcores we have seen wear their waterproof-breathable shell on the inside of a heavy fleece or...
What women's pack is comfortable and able to schlep big loads?
I'm having only moderate success finding a daypack designed for women. I tested a JanSport at EMS and confirmed that the women's cut really is more comfortable...
How do I decide the boot fits?
I'm in the market for a summer hiking shoe. I've previously bought and returned pairs that felt comfortable in the store but not on a long hike. How will I know...
What's the best way to keep track of other hikers on the trail?
I will be leading groups of teens backpacking this summer and am worried about keeping contact with base camp and being able to call for help, should the need...
Are waterproof boots too hot for desert hiking?
Are waterproof hiking boots hotter to wear than non-waterproof hiking boots? And are they less breathable than regular boots? If I'm hiking through the desert,...
Do I need separate wetsuits for snorkeling and kayaking?
Gear Guru, over the last two years I've taken up two new sports: snorkeling and kayaking. Several times while snorkeling I have rented "shorties," or partial...
What's the best way for a cold sleeper to add warmth?
I have a sleeping bag that's supposedly a zero-degree bag, but I'm a cold sleeper and get cold in 20-degree temps. I'm thinking of buying a liner but don't want...
What's your take on foldable canoes?
When I was rafting in Alaska, I noticed some outfitters using a folding canoe called an Ally. It had an aluminum frame and was covered by what looked like the...
Is an eVENT-equipped sleeping bag worth the extra money?
One of the principles of down sleeping bags is that they must breathe. So, how practical is it to use eVENT fabric in a down sleeping bag to make it waterproof...
What's the ultimate car-camping tent?
What's the ultimate car-camping tent for a family of four? The wife and kids aren't really up to the deprivation (wife's word) of experiencing (my word) the...
What's the best way for a cold sleeper to add warmth?
I have a sleeping bag that's supposedly a zero-degree bag, but I'm a cold sleeper and get cold in 20-degree temps. I'm thinking of buying a liner but don't want...
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