What bike should I be riding if I have back problems?
I'm 42 years old and need to get back into regular exercise since a lower back problem curtailed my jogging career. I was thinking about biking the five miles...
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Does the sun protection in clothing deteriorate with washing?
Does the sun protection in clothing deteriorate with washing? I am referring to Columbia Sportswear's sun-shielding gear. Is there any information on how long...
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...
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...
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...
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 with Nikwax TX-Direct wash-in solution, but to no avail. It's not the first time I've had such a problem with a TNF jacket, either. What can I do?
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?
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