Will a suspension seatpost screw up my biking geometry?
Do suspension seatposts significantly alter the seatpost height? I currently own a 1997 Cannondale hardtail and I would really like to prevent my spine from...
Gear Guy
How can I protect my pack when flying?
Can you recommend a sturdy sack that will protect a backpack (with tent and sleeping pad strapped on) when it's checked as luggage on an airplane?
Does anyone make shoes for running on sand?
This may be a "gear-related question" with a "you don't need gear for that" answer, but I can't find help on this anywhere. I often hear that running on the...
What type of pack is best for a bad back?
My girlfriend is hoping to go on a ten-day wilderness orientation trip for UC Santa Cruz put on by Outward Bound. The problem is that she has a bulging disk in...
Should I get the lightest backpack available?
I've been moving slowly into the lightweight crowd and am trying to get my week-long, summertime load below 30 pounds (I live in the Midwest, so a good portion...
Will I really save weight with a new stove?
I have been hearing about MSR's lightweight and very compact Pocket Rocket stove. But the fuel for it seems to weigh a lot more than the white gas that I use...
How can I keep my sleeping bag dry on mountain trips?
I'm fairly well equipped for three-season travel with a Lowe pack, Merrell boots, a Sierra Designs down bag rated to -5, a 3/4-length Therm-a-Rest, and two...
How can I keep my sleeping bag dry on mountain trips?
I'm fairly well equipped for three-season travel with a Lowe pack, Merrell boots, a Sierra Designs down bag rated to -5, a 3/4-length Therm-a-Rest, and two...
Do I need new boots to prevent blisters?
I currently own a pair of Tecnica backpacking boots that should be well broken in after 200-plus miles of use. However unless I pre-treat my heals with second...
What's the best emergency trail food?
With "just in case" in mind, I like to pack extra food when preparing for a day hike. Pound for pound and calorie for calorie, what's the best emergency trail...
How often do I need to seal my tent?
I have a year-old Marmot Swallow that I really love. I spent about 60 nights in the tent last summer and am wondering when I might need to think about resealing...
How do I know if my rope is safe?
I just returned from Mount Rainier with a rope I had bought specifically for this trip but with the intention of using it for rock climbing. I hate to think of...
What's a good tent for two people and a dog?
Can you recommend a three-season tent that is well configured and roomy for two people and a dog?
Do I get one do-everything tool or separate tools?
I am guessing that the tool that Bradford Hammar was looking for in a recent question is the Schrade I-Quip (http://www.schradeknives.com). It has an altimeter,...
Do I get one do-everything tool or separate tools?
I am guessing that the tool that Bradford Hammar was looking for in a recent question is the Schrade I-Quip (http://www.schradeknives.com). It has an altimeter,...
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