Is there really a difference between a 3.5-season and 4-season tent?
I’m looking for a relatively inexpensive tent for winter camping. I’ve seen some tents advertised for three-and-a-half-season use, but I'm not exactly...
Gear Guy
When driving to remote locales, what survival gear should I stock in the car?
On road trips to remote places, other than a set of jumper cables and a quart of motor oil, what else do I need to keep in the car in the event of a mishap? In...
Is it sufficient to purify drinking water with a small ount of bleach?
I try to keep my backpack light, so for water purification (in Washington’s Cascade Mountains), I carry just a vial of household bleach and use two drops...
Should I carry some kind of protection when hiking in mountain lion country?
What is the best protection if a mountain lion is encountered on a hike? They have been spotted in our area, and we love to hike in our local wilderness park.
What’s the best backpack in the 5,000+ cubic inch range?
Your Gearness, I keep seeing reviews for sub-5,000 cubic inch packs. Some of us get to wander the wilderness packing extra for the family or scouts, and we need...
Which pants offer warmth combined with breathability for winter activities?
I’m an avid curler in desperate need of pants to wear on the curling rink. They must have a bit of stretch, and breathability is an issue, too. Curling is...
What footwear and raingear work best in the rainforest?
My husband and I are going to Peru for our 50th anniversary. We will be adventuring in the Amazon rainforest, and I’m wondering what kind of supportive...
Which jacket should I buy for my first Alaskan winter?
I am moving to Barrow, Alaska, and want to make sure I’m prepared for the cold. I have a thermal lined Carhartt coat. Is this sufficient, or should I buy a...
What’s the best lighting system for night biking?
Ever since a friend of mine announced that he and his wife wanted to do the next Paris-Brest-Paris bike race (in four years), I have been bitten by the bug and...
What’s your opinion of this year’s new personal locator beacons?
This year, at least two new quasi Personal Locator Beacons are coming out. One is called TracMe and the other is SPOT. Being a known gear junkie (the first step...
Are roof-top touring tents a revolution in car camping?
I’m curious about the ARB Simpson II Rooftop Touring Tent, which attaches to a vehicle's roof rack. It makes sense in a place like Australia, where...
Can you suggest a good sleeping bag for winter camping?
What do you recommend I get my son for winter camping in New England? He is five feet tall and weighs about 100 pounds. I want to keep him warm and dry—and...
Help me find a stylish cold-weather jacket.
I am looking for an expedition-weight cold-weather jacket for skiing, hiking, and all around wear. I tend to get cold easily. I would also like something with a...
What's the best sleeping bag liner on the market?
We plan to visit friends for a day or two at a time and would like to get sleeping bag liners to use instead of sheets. We also want something to use as a light...
How can I repair a tear in my cycling shorts?
A nail recently tore a one-inch hole in my nice new Pearl Izumi Ultrasensor bib shorts. The tear is just to the right of center; not on a seam. Are these things...
News
May 19, 2013
Michael Phelps Planning a Comeback?
Denies reports on Twitter
0Travis Tygart: UCI Has Failed to...
"We have seen nothing."
0STUDY: Drought to Impact Major Cities
Demand to outstrip supply by 40...
0Woman Clubs Bear With Shotgun
Saves her husband and dog
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