What tent should I buy for winter travel in North America?
I'm an Australian looking to travel in North America from December to February. Can you recommend a good trekking tent for the season that will house two to...
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What boots can handle a trek through hot, rugged terrain?
I'm going to a mountainous part of New Mexico this summer. On a previous six-day trip I took a pair of Asolo 535s, but this time I'll be trekking for about 12...
What type of sleeping pad will ensure a good night's sleep?
My family and I enjoy car camping in Alaska's interior. However, as I get older, I'm finding that my back gets stiffer using my old sleeping pad and that my air...
What type of sleeping pad will ensure a good night's sleep?
My family and I enjoy car camping in Alaska's interior. However, as I get older, I'm finding that my back gets stiffer using my old sleeping pad and that my air...
How can I stop my tent from overheating?
Even with the netting on, my tent (The North Face's Roadrunner 2) gets really hot in the summer with the flysheet on. Could I just hang a tarpaulin above the...
What are the alternatives to Gore-Tex?
What are the alternatives to Gore-Tex? Are there any that stand out from a protection as well as breathability perspective? I would love a Gore-Tex shell, but...
Are there any bike brakes with magical powers?
I have an early-nineties GT mountain bike with a titanium frame. It's still a good-looking, lightweight bike, but its rear U-brake has no real power. Are there...
What's the best portable audio device?
What's the best audio device that I can clip onto a pair of shorts when running and doing other multisport activities?
Any ideas for a ski-carrying roof rack?
I would like some advice on a permanent or removable roof rack, mainly for carrying several pairs of skis on my Isuzu Trooper. Isuzu sells a rack for around...
Does a sleeping bag's "down fill" really matter?
I would like to know what the difference is between Marmot's 800-fill Couloir and 600-fill Never Summer sleeping bags if they both have a rating of...
Does a sleeping bag's "down fill" really matter?
I would like to know what the difference is between Marmot's 800-fill Couloir and 600-fill Never Summer sleeping bags if they both have a rating of...
Any ideas for a camera bag?
I want a chest pack to carry my Pentax 67II camera and its lens. It will need to have padded shoulder straps and a strap to hold it tight around my waist. Any...
Do you know of a camping stove that's not too noisy?
Is there a liquid-fuel stove that gives out good heat, but that is also quiet and compact? The MSR Dragonfly is fine heat wise, but it's incredibly loud. The...
Should I filter my dog's water when in the backcountry?
I recently started taking my dog with me while backpacking, and he loves it. But, should I worry about him drinking from lakes or streams? Should I filter his...
What can I use as a harness for pulling a gear sled?
Where can I buy a hip belt to use as a harness for pulling my homemade gear sled?
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