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What's the brightest flashlight?

I am desperately trying to find a bright hand torch that does what the manufacturers claim—I've bought three torches this year all because they told me...

What's the brightest flashlight?

I am desperately trying to find a bright hand torch that does what the manufacturers claim—I've bought three torches this year all because they told me...

What should I do about defective boots?

When I was getting ready to apply mink oil to my two-year-old Asolo boots, I found the inside lining around both heels had split and the foam lining was coming...

Should a backpack be bottom or top heavy?

When it comes to packing a backpack, I get lots of varying answers. What's correct, the weight at the top of the pack or at the bottom?

What gift do I get the man who has everything?

For the man who has every item of biking gear imaginable (judging from the mountain bikes, panniers, and lights littering our garage), what's the perfect...

What's going to be the coolest gear for 2003?

What's going to be the coolest new gear for 2003? The reason I ask is that I want to buy my boyfriend a really unique Christmas gift. He loves the great...

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