What are the best boots for snowshoeing?
I bought my first pair of snowshoes, and now I need to buy some snowshoe boots. What do you think of Columbia's Excellerator or Bugabootoo boots?
Gear Guy
Do they make sleeping bags for couples?
My wife and I like to share a cozy sleeping bag while kayak camping, but we both own "pre-marriage" bags that don't zip together. What we want is one bag wide...
Can you help me choose a mountaineering boot?
Can you help me choose a boot for a trip to Argentina's Mount Aconcagua? I have summited several fourteeners in my La Sportiva Makalus without a hiccup, but I'm...
Are there any water shoes suitable for hiking?
When out hiking, I'm tired of getting my good-quality boots soaking wet when crossing knee-high streams. Worse still, repeatedly taking off my boots and putting...
Are there any water shoes suitable for hiking?
When out hiking, I'm tired of getting my good-quality boots soaking wet when crossing knee-high streams. Worse still, repeatedly taking off my boots and putting...
What's the best mountaineering altimeter?
What's the best handheld altimeter for mountaineering? I have looked at the Suunto, Brunton, and Thommen models, but am not sure which has the best features for...
Can I purge my secondhand pack of its previous owner's odor?
I recently bought a secondhand Osprey backpack. Every time I use it and break a sweat, I'm overwhelmed with odorous memories of someone I've never met. Is there...
What are good hiking boots for kids?
I have a five-and-a-half-year-old son who likes to hike with dad. Our problem is that we can't find good hiking boots for him. He has a pair of fine Salomon...
How can I wrap-up without looking like the Michelin Man?
I need a thin, lightweight, and durable jacket to keep me warm over a Canadian winter. Problem is I hate fleece and cannot stand to wear anything heavy or...
What's the best boot for a four-week trek?
For a four-week section hike on the Appalachian Trail in March, should I get a full-leather waterproof boot like the Hi-Tec Excursion, or the lighter Amazon...
What reflective gear should I get for jogging?
During the winter I run in the early morning hours when it's dark and cold. What do you recommend for a good reflective winter running outfit?
What reflective gear should I get for jogging?
During the winter I run in the early morning hours when it's dark and cold. What do you recommend for a good reflective winter running outfit?
Can you dress me for winter kayaking?
Gear Guy, dress me for kayaking in the marshes of the lower Connecticut River this winter. It's prime roosting territory for Bald Eagles through late February.
Are shock-equipped trekking poles a waste of money?
Your Gearness, I am in desperate need of your expert advice. After two major knee surgeries involving saws, metal plates, and screws, I have suddenly become an...
Any ideas for a good commuting bike?
I need a bike for commuting that I can use with panniers. Should I go with a traditional touring bike, or should I use one of the hybrids similar to a Trek 7700...
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