Can you recommend some bibs for the not-so distant ski season?
Now that the venerable Patagonia Ice Nine ski bibs have been discontinued, what do you recommend in their place? I want something similar:...
Gear Guy
Do I need special gear for camping with my dog?
Dear Gear Guru, I'm thinking about bringing my Labrador camping with me, but don't know if he needs special gear. I have a two-person tent, and there's no way...
How do I get the stench out of my backpack straps?
During a week's hiking around the High Sierra Camps of Yosemite, my backpack began to reek! Even though I washed myself and my clothes regularly, my husband,...
What soft shell will economize on budget and weight?
Lieber Ausrüstungmensch: Looking at the change of seasons and your report on the latest and greatest in the gear world, I'm trying to come up with a...
Do they make external-fre packs with titanium?
I recently completed a two-week, 96-mile trek in Alaska's Brooks Range. I thought that I was traveling as light as possible until I encountered a couple of...
Are snowshoes or skis better for a winter trek in Yosemite?
Which do you think would be better for a backcountry winter camping trip in Yosemite: snowshoes or a ski like the Karhu Morph (which looks like L.L. Bean's...
What camera will take great wildlife photos?
I'm headed to the Okavango Delta in Botswana for six months through a job with Conservation International. I am not a very experienced photographer, so can you...
How can I secure my pack while traveling in India?
I have some questions about a backpacking trip around India, where weight will be a consideration. We need a unit for recharging digital camera batteries...
Is there a hydration pack made specifically for climbing?
I am planning a climbing trip to the Yosemite Valley in a few weeks, and I was wondering if you have any recommendations for a hydration pack I could use while...
What's the best ultralight jacket for the money?
So everyone I know agrees the Marmot Oracle is a fantastic storm protection jacket. But sometimes you have to take the advice of longtime friends... and throw...
Is it true Marin bikes are not as good as they used to be?
Last year I bought a Specialized Sirrus Sport hybrid for road biking, with which I'm very happy. My brother's looking for a new bike, so how does something like...
Is there a pack that's better for your spine?
I was rock climbing in Australia earlier this year when I fell and wrecked a lumbar disc. I'm having surgery to decompress the spinal nerve in a couple of weeks...
What's the lifespan of a down sleeping bag?
My husband and I are having an argument about our 20-year-old down sleeping bags. The bags in question are Blacks Icecap XL mummy bags. I've recently being...
Why do you rate St. Moritz watches so highly?
What does one do when his hero lets him down? Last fall you spoke highly of the St. Moritz Pathfinder TI watch. Well, let me tell you, the Gear Guy is fallible....
As a Raynaud's sufferer, how can I beat the cold?
I have a medical condition known as Raynaud's, which basically means that I have real problems staying warm in temperatures below 50 degrees. This past winter...
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May 18, 2013
Michael Phelps Planning a Comeback?
Denies reports on Twitter
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"We have seen nothing."
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Demand to outstrip supply by 40...
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Saves her husband and dog
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