What's the lightest, most comfortable sleeping pad?
My wife and I love snow-camping in the Teanaway in spring, and would like to reduce the bulk and weight of packing both a self-inflated and closed-cell...
Gear Guy
Can you suggest a well-priced heart-rate monitor?
A lot of training guides I consult for my running and cycling training talk of heart-rate "zones." I have been looking at the wide range of heart-rate monitors...
What's a good tent for sea-kayaking expeditions?
I plan on doing a sea-kayaking expedition, so am in the market for a durable, easily compactable single- or two-person tent to take with me. Something that...
Can you suggest a compact bag for multi-country travels?
I will be traveling through a number of countries next fall and every guidebook I've read suggests traveling with just one small, carry-on bag. What's a good...
What's a good pair of boots for hiking Rainier's Wonderland Trail?
Gear Guy, I badly need your advice before I drop $200 on a new pair of boots for hiking Rainier's Wonderland Trail. Though the trip is in August, I will also...
Can a soft shell provide heavy-duty warmth?
I love the athletic look of soft shells and would love to buy one. The only problem is I've heard they're just that: shells, meant more for layering than for...
What headlights are best for night biking?
Over the winter I've been commuting to work on my bike and using a set of CatEye headlights. The light they throw out, though, is pretty weak. What headlight...
How can I keep my shell from waterlogging?
Last month I purchased an older Climb Light rainjacket from The North Face, but the fabric "wets-out" as soon as rain or snow hits the surface. I treated it...
What backpack would you take up Kilimanjaro?
We are going to climb Mount Whitney in preparation for a Mount Kilimanjaro bid next year. I'm five-foot-nine and 140 pounds, my husband's six-foot-five and 240...
Is it common for mildew to get into down sleeping bags?
My son and I went backpacking with our brand-new down sleeping bags over the weekend to help us get in shape for a longer trip this spring. It had rained for...
Are the new watch-computers worth all that extra money?
I've been looking at sports watches and recently read a review of Suunto's S6. Do you think it's worth spending $350 for a watch? Can you think of other...
Will a freestanding tent hold up in fierce Patagonian winds?
Will the new ultralight, freestanding tents hold up to the abuse of heavy winds à la the kind of conditions one might face in Patagonia?
Are carbon-dioxide inflators a good alternative to bike pumps?
What's your take on carbon-dioxide canisters versus mini-pumps for carrying while road cycling?
What are the essentials for an expedition first-aid kit?
I've always wondered what goes into a first-aid kit for backcountry expeditions. What are the essentials for staying alive in case of an accident?
What backcountry ski can handle rough forest terrain?
I have a place in Vermont's Green Mountains and am wondering what full metal-edged skis would work for skiing in the New England woods? I currently use the...
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