Should I have my husband try on a pack before I buy it as a gift?
I want to buy a new pack for my husband for Christmas. Is it possible to use his measurements to find the right size without taking him with me, or is this the...
Gear Guy
Is it worth spending 400 on a Gore-Tex ski jacket?
With the downhill ski season quickly approaching, I'm looking for a new shell-type jacket to replace my current insulated jacket, one that will work in almost...
How can I stop condensation ruining my sleeping bag?
I recently purchased an Integral Designs Endurance Bivy made of Pertex Endurance fabric, as I wanted a lightweight bivy sack to protect my down sleeping bag...
How can I protect my camera when skiing?
I have a Canon Rebel 2000 that I want to take when I go skiing, but I'm worried about it not being able to handle the cold or the impact if I fall on my back. I...
What's the best clothing for snowshoeing?
As someone who's five-foot-two and 104 pounds, I'm looking for snowshoeing clothing that I don't disappear into! I have several pairs of insulated pants, but...
Should I have my husband try on a pack before I buy it as a gift?
I want to buy a new pack for my husband for Christmas. Is it possible to use his measurements to find the right size without taking him with me, or is this the...
What's the best-value GPS unit on the market?
I'm thinking of buying a GPS system for my son. What's the best value out there (good quality at a reasonable price)?
As a beginner, should I rent or buy skis?
As a beginner skier living just one hour from Mount Hood, I'm trying to decide whether I should buy or just rent skis when I go; if I do buy, what equipment...
Can one bike handle commuting, racing, and off-roading?
I'm looking for a bike to do a bit of everything: commuting year round, several short rides in spring, and some off-road racing in early fall. What's your...
Is bug repellent in clothing a marketing gimmick?
What's the deal with Ex Officio's Buzz Off shirt and pants? They claim to ward off skeeters. Does this really work? Does the protection wear off after repeated...
What gear setup do I need for telemark skiing?
Any recommendations for a beginner's telemarking setup (skis, boots, skins, bindings) to use on groomed downhill runs and backcountry trips? I also recently...
Can I use ski poles as trekking poles?
What's the deal with trekking poles? I seem to be the only one hiking without them. Are adjustability and shock absorption really worth the extra money? Or can...
Is it safe to hike without an orange vest during hunting season?
During a recent backpacking trip my friend insisted that we all wear blaze-orange vests to prevent hunters from mistaking us for game. My faith in a hunter's...
Which external-fre packs are better: Kelty or Dana Design's?
Way back in the late '70s, like many of my generation, I put aside my trusty old Kelty pack in favor of one of those newfangled internal-frame packs: first a...
Do they make extra-wide mountaineering boots?
My friend and I are planning a one-week ice climbing trip north of Lake Superior to an area known as Agawa Canyon, where the mean daytime temperature is less...
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