What are the best pair of hike-friendly mountain bike clip-in cyclilng shoes?
I would like to find a pair of clipless cycling shoes that are suited for adventure cycling with conditions that demand you have to hike while carry the bike. I...
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Can I scare off a mountain lion by using a boating/marine fog horn?
I was just reading about pepper spray repelling a mountain lion...what about using one of those very loud boating/marine fog horns? These horns are quite small...
Looking to upgrade my old multi-day backpack. Suggestions?
The Best Multi-Day Backcountry Backpack – Gear Advice
Can you outline the perfect batch of gear needed for an active summer in Alaska, Sedona, and Asia?
I'm graduating from a Masters program in May, and planning, possibly, my last great summer get-away before becoming a hard-working stiff in September. My...
What’s the best boot for a stint in Afghanistan?
Wow, it's been nearly a decade I've been stopping in and asking you questions for my Army sponsored jaunts around the globe. It's Afghanistan this time and I...
What pocket digital camera takes the best quality photos both in and out of water?
What pocket digital camera takes the best quality photos both in and out of water?
What's the best way to treat water while on a long-distance trail run?
In the last few years I have really taken to trail running long distances. My long runs can last over eight hours and are often big loops or out-and-backs in...
What boots should I wear to climb Mount Rainer this summer?
I’m going to do Rainier this summer. I’ve done a few mountains in Canada and Kili, but wore rental boots...blisters galore. So I want to find a good...
What pack is good for both quick weekend trips and longer outings?
I am trying to decide between a Gregory Whitney 95 or the Gregory Baltoro 70 for the best-all around pack for anything from weekend trips to taking on the...
What's the best two- or three-person backpacking tent?
What's the right choice for a two- or three-person tent with a good balance of lightweight ventilation and privacy?
What’s a good, durable backpack for rock scrambling?
I live in Las Vegas and I spend a lot of time rock scrambling at Red Rock Canyon and I need a durable backpack. It seems that most packs are designed with...
What’s the best way to fix torn ligaments in the ankle?
I tore a ligament in the ankle area last August and it still gives me a bit of grief at times, though a recent ultrasound showed nothing. I'm walking around the...
How can I stay warm while kayaking in the northern Pacific Ocean?
I sea kayak in the cold Pacific waters of British Columbia. Being a warm-water boy from North Carolina, I'm always freezing out there. I have a dry suit but...
What's the best portable, fuel-fed lantern?
I am looking for a portable, bright lantern that would do admirable service for hut-to-hut ski trips or sea-kayaking excursions. Is there one available that...
What pants should I get for a three-day summer backpacking trip?
I’m going on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills in upstate New York this summer and need a pair of pants for the trip. Something light and...
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