What is Gortex XCR?
Is Gortex XCR a form of Activent that has been taped and seam-sealed? Activent is a great product, totally windproof and highly water resistant, but wouldn't...
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What is Gortex XCR?
Is Gortex XCR a form of Activent that has been taped and seam-sealed? Activent is a great product, totally windproof and highly water resistant, but wouldn't...
What gear stands the test of time?
In the piece on Sno-Seal you said, "I'm confident it's the only product to appear in both the 1943 and the 2003 REI catalogs." I wonder if that's true. I think...
Can you help me pick out some snowshoes?
I currently have an older version of the Tubbs Sierra snowshoes, but I find them to be too bulky and heavy for those trips where crampons are also required. How...
Can you explain the confusing options for synthetic-fill jackets?
Man, am I confused! I want to purchase a synthetic-fill jacket for an upcoming canoe trip in Big Bend National Park. But it seems that all the major brands...
Where can I buy a sled for hauling gear?
Do you know where I can buy one of those Mountain Hardwear sleds? Who else makes sleds for hauling gear?
What gear do I need for biking to work?
Luckily, my company is relocating to a place where I'll be able to ride to work! What will I need to commute by bike three or four times weekly? I already have...
How do I get tree pitch out of a jacket?
How do I get Christmas-tree pitch out of a Gore-Tex jacket?
How do I get tree pitch out of a jacket?
How do I get Christmas-tree pitch out of a Gore-Tex jacket?
What can I do about sweaty gloves?
Oh Gear Oracle, I have a problem with a build-up of moisture within my mittens, not from rain or snow, but from my own perspiration. This is especially true...
What's the best all-purpose outdoor watch?
I am interested in purchasing a multi-functioning watch, such as the Suunto Vector, something with an altimeter, barometer, and the like. I'd be using it when...
What material will protect me from snakebites?
What types of materials in gaiters are best for snake protection? I know of Teflon, but is a heavy canvas also suitable? (If you're wondering how my question...
What is the best down-fill sleeping bag?
Most high-end down sleeping bag manufacturers state that THEIR shell material is the best for both breathability and water and wind resistance. After reading...
Do I have to use the tent-maker's groundsheet?
Can I use a standard tarp as a footprint instead of the manufacturer's footprint? Are there any significant differences between the two options?
Any advice on good rappelling gear?
My Boy Scout troop is planning to buy some rappelling gear, but we need some advice first.
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