What's a good boot for a woman with narrow heels?
My girlfriend has had problems finding a boot for her narrow foot. In particular every boot she has tried so far has caused blisters on her heels due to...
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Should I pack both a soft shell and a waterproof jacket?
On extended backpacking trips, does it make sense to pack both a soft shell and a waterproof jacket? Or just take along the rain jacket? Also, since I come from...
Are there hiking boots designed for narrow feet?
I have a narrow foot (11B), and find most hiking boots are D-width or wider. Any suggestions for boots that come in narrow widths?
What's a good pair of snowshoes for day hiking?
I am looking to purchase a pair of snowshoes and am wondering what length/style I should get. I'm five-foot, 11-inchess tall, and weigh about 180 pounds. I most...
What's a lightweight sleeping bag for cold desert nights?
I am in urgent need of a warm sleeping bag for use on an upcoming desert running race I am entered in, the Marathon des Sables in Morocco. Although this...
What's a good tent for a tall camper?
Any recommendations for a two-person backpacking tent big enough for a six-foot, five-inch, 250-pound camper? I already have a Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight...
Are wool shirts as good as synthetics?
I was recently in New Zealand and purchased some Merino wool (Icebreaker brand) shirts and tights. They seem to have the same properties as polypro but are more...
Do I always have to dry my tent?
Is it 100 percent necessary to dry a tent in the sun after a few days of camping with heavy mildew?
Should I get a bivy bag or a tent?
What's the difference between a bivy bag and a tent? Which would be a better investment (I'm thinking of room for two people here)?
Where can I get heated mittens?
Are there any high quality heated mittens on the market? My girlfriend suffers from Raynuad's and needs the warmest possible solution for skiing. You help is...
How do I clean down products?
Because of a small fire in our house I need to have three down sleeping bags, a jacket, and a vest cleaned. I need some suggestions of companies that will...
What's a good tent with two doors?
Oh Great Gear Voice of the Heavens, What's a nice, dry, two-person, three-season tent with two doors and vestibules? My current tent is a Sierra Designs Orion...
What do you think of OR's Pulsar Parka?
What do you think of OR's Pulsar Parka? I see the Outside Buyer's Guide gave it a "Drool" award. I ask because I can't find it for sale at any of the "big"...
What gear do I need for rappelling?
I am interested in buying rappelling gear and I am unsure as to what I need. Is there anywhere that I could find a list of must-haves for rappelling?
Are their any water bottles that don't slosh?
I recently heard about a new water bottle for hikers that doesn't slosh. I can't remember who advertised it. It was a bottle with a baffle type device inside...
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