Can you help me choose a full-suspension bike?
I currently ride a Specialized Rockhopper, but I want to upgrade to a full-suspension rig. I've looked at Giant's Trance and Specialized Enduro, trying to keep...
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Can a guy sleep comfortably in a bag designed for women?
How much difference is there between gender-specific sleeping bags? Is it possible for a guy to sleep comfortably in a bag designed for women?
Should I get a plastic or Kevlar kayak?
As someone who kayaks on Quebec's waterways, I am torn between the durability of plastic and the speed and efficiency of Kevlar. Also, as my skills improve, I...
Is there one helmet suitable for multiple sports?
Can you help me in my quest to find a multi-sport helmet? I am looking for one helmet that I can use for a variety of sports such as cycling, skiing, climbing,...
What's the best lightweight shell that won't cost the earth?
Oh Glorious One, I have a riddle for you: Being of little monetary wealth, I have sworn off new fangled soft shells and gone with the traditional three-layer...
Which skis can handle Colorado groomers equally well as East Coast crud?
What skis would you recommend for me? I am five-foot-four, 122-pound intermediate skier who skis mostly groomed blue runs in Colorado, as well as lots of places...
Is the new Arc'teryx hauler the future of backpacks?
I hear there is a new Arc'teryx backpack looming on the horizon this April that is supposed to be a huge step forward in backpacking technology. Is there any...
Do backpackers make lifetime gear investments?
Do backpackers make lifetime investments? I'm 21 and just got into backpacking last year. I didn't have any gear, so I bought the cheapest of everything, which...
What stove will perform on a ten-day backpacking trip?
I'm looking for a backpacking stove for a two-person, ten-day trip, so weight and fuel are the big issues. We will have only one stove and will use it to boil...
Do I need a four-season tent to hike the John Muir Trail?
My girlfriend and I are planning to hike the John Muir Trail this summer (starting late June). Do you recommend a three- or four-season tent? Any specific...
What's up with the NASA insulation that weighs next to nothing?
I have recently heard talk about a new insulation from NASA, called Aeroloft or Spaceloft. It supposedly weighs less than air and three millimeters of it can...
Which camera can handle the hard knocks of life in rural Africa?
What's the best point-and-shoot film camera? I am entering the Peace Corps in a few months and know that I will be in rural Africa. I need a small camera that...
How can I mitigate the nightly problem of "chase the sleeping pad"?
Is there a tried-and-true product I can apply to my sleeping pad and bivy bag to stop slippage? Just spent a lousy night sliding around on a nylon groundsheet...
Why is the world of performance T-Shirts so confusing?
I am totally confused by the number, types, prices, and brands of performance T-shirts. I simply want a shirt that is comfortable in warm-hot weather and will...
Which camera is best for wildlife photography?
I'm getting into photography for the first time and need a decent camera for taking wildlife shots. Can you point me in the right direction?
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