Will single-wall tents leak in heavy rain?
You have mentioned in the past that you are lukewarm on single-wall tents as in some circumstances they are neither as warm (winter) or as cool (summer) as...
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Can I take my stove on a commercial airline?
I am planning a trip to Belize this spring. I own a MSR Superfly and have already used it many times. Can I bring the stove—minus fuel canisters—on an...
What's the stiffest material used to make bike fres?
What is the stiffest material that a road-racing bike can be made of? Also, what's a good compromise between a really stiff bike and a really light bike?
Do I need stainless steel buckles for my climbing harness?
As a bowman on a racing sailboat crew, I am called upon to climb various things. The usual practice is to wear a climbing harness rather than use a bosun's...
Can I get the boots I want for under $150?
I have been unsuccessfully combing the Internet for a pair of boots that possess a few specific features: full grain leather, a waterproof-breathable membrane...
Any new bombproof digital cameras on the market?
I read a column you wrote last February on weatherproof digital cameras. Is there anything new that would fit the bombproof, sand-proof, waterproof category? We...
How can I make my boots warmer?
G'day Gear Guy, I am off to Peru in June for some high altitude climbing and I love all my toes. I currently have Salomon Mountain Guide 8's leather boots. I am...
Should I get a carbon fork for my road bike?
I am thinking of upgrading my steel frame road bike to a carbon fork. I have tried a carbon fork in the past, and found it to be somewhat unsteady at high-speed...
Can I save my mildewed tent?
My son returned from a Scout backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail just as we were loading the truck to move. In the midst of settling in the new home, we...
What's a good ultra-light raincoat for international travel?
I'm looking for a raincoat that is lightweight and very packable, while also being waterproof and fairly breathable. I travel internationally a lot and need...
Should I get a sleeping bag with a Dryloft shell?
All-Knowing Gear Guy, I'm looking at buying a Marmot Pinnacle down sleeping bag and can't decide whether I should get it with the regular shell or with Dryloft....
Are all Italian-made boots the se?
I would like your opinion on the Grigna 2800 trekking boots by an Italian company named Armond. My main concern is the long-term quality of the boots since...
Why can't I find jackets made with PacLite?
I just read Outside's review of the new light technical shells coming out on the market and I realized that none of them are using W.L. Gore's PacLite material....
Why can't I find a tent that fits in my pack?
Despite the current trend towards light-and-fast hiking/backpacking gear, no manufacturer besides Eureka has looked at the rolled up size of even ultralight...
What type of headlight should I bring on a Denali climb?
What do you recommend for mountaineering in places such as Mount Rainier and Denali as far as headlamps and bibs or pants? Would an LED light be better than a...
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