Can snowboarders use snowshoes to hit the backcountry?
As a snowboarder, the one advantage skiers have over me is the ability to get through flats and even skin uphill. I wouldn't go into unfamiliar terrain without...
Gear Guy
Who makes a good lady's altimeter watch?
I have been looking for a lady’s altimeter watch. Why does it seem like the industry isn’t making watches for women?
Who makes a large four-season two-person tent?
What is your recommendation for a largish two-man tent? We're both six foot, two inches tall. I'd like to use it for an upcoming AT thru-hike, starting in...
What jacket should I wear at Everest Base Cp?
I will be spending three months at Everest Base Camp. What jacket would you recommend? I am a 5'1" female, and it seems all the jackets targeted for temps at...
What zero-degree sleeping bag should I get?
I was thinking about buying a zero-degree bag. I winter camp once or twice each year and won't go if the temps will be too low (So far the coldest may have been...
What should I wear while running when it’s really cold?
I'm moving to Mongolia for work and it's going to get pretty cold (between -20 and -35 Celsius in winter) Any advice on gear for running or cross-country skiing...
What should I wear while skiing?
I spent last Saturday at REI looking at ski gear and got a bit overwhelmed. I was told until I really want to invest in all the "stuff" for skiing, that all I...
What jacket mixes old-school mountain parka style and modern technology?
What’s out there right now that comes closest to the old-fashioned mountain parka (but with modern fabric)? I've never seen anything to compare with my...
What's the lightest one-person tent?
What is the lightest solo tent, one that also offers serious protection in storms?
What are the best boots for climbing Matterhorn?
What boots do you suggest for climbing Matterhorn in July? Is La Sportiva’s Nepal perfect or is something else more suitable? Way too many choices to sift...
Why don’t more people use a blanket to sleep in the backcountry?
Why don’t more people use a blanket to sleep in the backcountry? They seem more temperature adaptable with a lighter weight for a given size. There just...
What’s the best mid-layer jacket for winter skiing?
I'm going skiing this month, and with all of the advancements in ski apparel, I need suggestions for the best mid-layer jacket or fleece. Do you have a...
What is the recommended thickness for the coating on a tent floor?
What is the minimum recommended thickness for a backpacking-tent floor? Big Agnes’s Seedhouse SL2 tent has a trail weight of two pounds, 14 ounces, with a...
Is there a female-specific counterpart to my current backpack?
I've been using a Gregory Palisade backpack for week-long trips, usually on the AT or in the Whites. But I’d like to purchase a pack made specifically for...
Which digital ccorder is tough enough for mountaineering?
I’m attempting to summit Aconcagua, over 22,000 feet and known to be very cold and windy. Which camcorder can I safely use at this altitude?
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