What pack will limit the weight on my injured shoulder?
Last year I separated my left shoulder while taking a test run on my son's mountain bike (after "fixing" his front brakes). The physical therapist said I could...
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What backpacking pants would you recommend for milder temps?
I've bought the upper-body clothing in preparation for some winter backpacking near the SoCal beaches, followed by Yosemite next summer. But what should I get...
What cross-country skis can handle ungroomed trails?
I'm trying to find a pair of cross-country skis that I can use on and off groomed trails. Does such a pair exist? Thanks!
Are poison-oak treatments really just snake oil?
As anybody who's been hiking on the West Coast knows, getting "poison oaked" is a miserable experience. So, have you ever heard of Zanfel? According to the...
Is a three-season tent enough for winter camping?
You recommend the Marmot Equinox as a three-season tent, but will this work for winter camping when temps hit the mid-20s and 30s? I'm looking at some...
What's the best lid to keep my head dry?
With all the to-do about soft shells, what's the best way to keep your noggin dry given that most soft shells seem to come sans hood?
Do you think a helmet for snowboarding is a must?
Not so much a question, more a comment about ski helmets. I'm a ski instructor and the following is my mantra: If I'm skiing normally, I don't really use a...
Any ideas for a decent pair of rain pants?
You hear so much about rainjackets, but what about a good pair of rain pants? I'm open to both a lightweight pair like the Marmot PreCip or Sierra Designs Peak...
Is a bike trailer better than panniers for long-distance touring?
Do you have an opinion about panniers versus a B.O.B. Yak for long, self-supported bike touring? I ride a Gold Rush Replica LWB recumbent and am planning a solo...
As an improving skier, what skis should I buy?
I'm an improving intermediate skier who will ski practically everything on the mountain—though not always gracefully! I'm looking for a pair of skis that...
Are there any boots made specially for narrow feet?
I have very narrow feet and even narrower heels. I have tried just about every boot; my heels slip too much in Lowa's Lady Sports, my feet swim in Vasque...
Can you explain the different resistance mechanisms in bike trainers?
I am having ACL reconstruction surgery next week and thought I'd purchase an indoor bike trainer to supplement my rehabilitation. However, I'm confused by the...
Should I pay to have my boots resoled, or just buy new ones?
Four years ago I bought a pair of Limmer Light-Weights, assured by a local in the store that they'd last me 20. I have a habit, though, of wearing them in snow...
Is there a sock suitable for the desert heat?
Salaam, Gear Man! So, you've hooked me up with advice on altimeter watches (I'm very happy with my Suunto, by the way) and Pac NW raingear (which came in handy...
Can you recommend a skiing-specific pack?
I seek your vast wisdom in selecting a small pack for the upcoming ski season; something comfy but lightweight that can pull double duty for lift-access skiing...
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