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What’s the best boot for hiking in the winter?

I do a lot of winter hiking and would love to know what boot will provide the warmth I need that is also very light. I'm only 101 pounds and the ones I have now...

What’s the best do-it-all heart rate monitor?

Can you recommend a heart rate monitor? I'm looking for a do-it-all model, that a ten year old or adult can use. I want a model that constantly monitors heart...

What’s the best boot for a Denali summit?

I am gearing up to make a Denali summit attempt some time next year and I am wondering if my Scarpa Summit GTX boots with a good overboot will be up to the...

What is the best way to carry water on a hike?

What is the best way to carry water into a hike? I have been using a regular gallon jug and it's just a bad choice, but I don't want to carry a bunch of Sigg or...

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