Will La Sportiva's Makalu withstand winter climbing?
I'm considering buying the Makalu boot from La Sportiva for extended backpacking and mountaineering duties, thinking it would be flexible enough for backpacking...
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Will Gore-Tex lose its water-repellency after repeated washings?
I have a question regarding an older Serac Gore-Tex jacket I have: Does Gore-Tex lose its water-repellency after repeated washings? Is there something I can...
Can you recommend a poncho for the Belize jungle?
I know you don't like ponchos, but I used one for a month in the Belize jungle and think it did a darn good job: In the hot, humid conditions, it allowed air to...
Can you help me choose a compressible, lightweight sleeping bag?
My 16-year-old daughter's Venture Scout troop is doing an eight-day horseback trek in northeastern New Mexico this July. They have to store all their gear in a...
How do alpinists protect their skin from the cold and wind?
I ski a lot, so need to protect my skin against the combined ravages of wind, cold, and sun. What do women (and men, too, I guess) put on their faces when...
If I wear my jacket indoors first, will it feel colder when I go out?
My wife and I are having an ongoing argument. She says I should keep my coat off until just before I go outside. She argues that if I put my coat on too soon,...
What's the best apparel to wear over my base layer?
I like to wear close-fitting base layers like REI's Swift or Patagonia's Lightweight Capilene. When hiking in cold weather I will usually shed or add layers as...
Are pole ends a safe alternative to an ice ax?
My primary winter sport here in the Northeast is snowshoeing in the Adirondacks and White Mountains. I carry a 34-ounce ice ax and 36-ounce crampons for...
How do you rate Patagonia's Core Skin?
What do you think of the Patagonia Core Skin Jacket as an all-around athletic winter jacket? I do a lot of cycling, downhill skiing, running, and cross-country...
What's better: tent-pole sleeves or clips?
I've been reading mixed reviews about tents recently, with some raving that their tents are virtually bombproof, others demeaning theirs as utter crap. I'm...
What are Frogg Toggs?
What are Frogg Toggs? I see them for hunting and fishing use, and they seem like a cheap alternative to Gore-Tex and its imitators. Is this gear good for long,...
Is European gear as good as that made in the U.S.?
What do you think of some of the gear manufacturers across the pond? Specifically, Eider, Haglöfs, and Millet? They seem to use comparable materials, but...
How do Everest climbers keep their tea hot?
Now that winter has set in along the Wasatch Range, it's nice to have portable hot beverages now and then. Do you have any insights for a leak-proof,...
Can I heat my tent with a wood-burning stove?
Can you recommend a two- to four-person tent for winter camping that I can heat with a wood-burning stove during the day?
Is there one boot to handle both Shasta and Aconcagua?
I'm planning to climb Mount Shasta in the spring followed by Aconcagua in January '05. What mountaineering boot is best for both mountains?
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