Should I really put a ground cloth inside my tent?
There is a well known canoe camping writer that advocates using a plastic ground cloth on the INSIDE of your tent. He says that not only will you be drier in a...
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Is there a sleeping bag that fit my wide shoulders?
I just read your reply in reference to a question about sleeping bags for a big guy, and I have similar question. I am only five feet, ten inches tall, but I...
What is the best liner sock available?
I want to buy new liner socks to use for backpacking. Since my last purchase of these, many more choices of fabric type and combinations have become available....
Does anyone make an ultralight bear canister?
Being from California, I do the majority of my hiking in the Sierra Nevada—"park bear" country. As bears become smarter, hanging food becomes exponentially...
Does anyone make an ultralight bear canister?
Being from California, I do the majority of my hiking in the Sierra Nevada—"park bear" country. As bears become smarter, hanging food becomes exponentially...
Do I need special footwear to run in the rain?
Your Gear Excellence, What would be your recommendation for footwear to run in the rain? Living in Miami, and especially at this time of year, it's a pain to...
Is internal coating essential on a backpack?
I have a bit of a problem. I must have put my pack away a little wet after a spring backcountry ski trip and now all the waterproof coating is coming off the...
Is there a tent that will keep me dry while watching the rain?
My fiancC) has an old REI dome tent that she loves and always insists on bringing, though I'm convinced, because of its age, it's destined to soon become just...
Why are leather mountaineering boots so rare?
Why are mountaineering leather double boots such as the Boreal G1 or Vasque Vertical such a niche product? They are supposed to provide as much warmth as...
What's a travel pack that can fit a computer?
My daughter is flying to Europe this fall and is looking for a good all-around pack for all travel essentials, plus a computer. She is small-framed, five-feet...
What are some good shoes for an ultrarathon?
In November I'll be doing the Hong Kong Trailwalker (www.trailwalker.org.hk), a 100-kilometer race with a lot of big ups and downs. I will probably do in about...
What are some good shoes for an ultrarathon?
In November I'll be doing the Hong Kong Trailwalker (www.trailwalker.org.hk), a 100-kilometer race with a lot of big ups and downs. I will probably do in about...
Which cargo rack should I get for a cross-country drive?
I have a 2001 Honda Civic coupe and will be making a cross-country trip. I am looking into a cargo rack to outfit my Civic but I'm not sure how much to spend...
What gear would you suggest for my first overnight trip?
I have never spent a night on the trail, sticking to day trips instead. However, it's something that I think I would like to get into. My hiking partner has the...
What's a good rugged women's hiking boot?
My wife has been using a pair of Asolo AFS Ridge boots for our backpacking trips, typically extended ones through rugged terrain. The Asolos blew out a seam in...
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