What cyclocomputer is tough enough for mountain biking?
I'm trying to sift through the trillion cyclocomputers out there. Got a good recommendation for a wireless, waterproof unit that'll work on a mountain bike?...
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What should I get to purify water while traveling in Latin America?
I am planning a year-long trip to Central and South America and seek your opinion on water purification. What is the best purifier or filter combo? We need...
Have bibs gone the way of the one-piece '70s ski suit?
Why have high-end gear manufacturers like Patagonia and The North Face completely dropped bibs from their alpine climbing and skiing lines? I couldn't imagine...
How do you pitch a tent to withstand gale-force winds?
How are tents, and the way you pitch them, best designed to withstand wind? Last weekend my husband and I camped on the tops of the Ruahine Ranges here in New...
What gets your vote as an all-season shell?
What type of jacket would you suggest as an all-season shell for somewhere like North Carolina? I would like to buy one that could be used in the winter as a...
What boot can handle both mountain and general wilderness hiking?
In a month I will be visiting southern Utah and hiking to and around the Wave area of the North Coyote Buttes. I'm interested in buying a nice pair of hiking...
What's a good, 45-degree sweater?
I'm after a down jacket or sweater that could replace a fleece jacket in my pack, hopefully adding lots of warmth for only a few ounces extra. I'd hope it would...
What's a light backpack for hiking several hundred miles?
I'm looking for a lighter backpack around 1,000 cubic inches to hike several 100 miles. I'm right now using a REI Flash UL Pack which is good for a four-day...
What's a good boot for a McKinley summit?
Do you have any recommendations about footwear (boots, covers, etc.)? I've seen these names used a lot for climbs: Koflach Arctis Expe, OneSport Everest, or...
Can you recommend a folding bike I can load onto an inflatable kayak?
I'm looking for an inflatable kayak and folding bicycle to hit some Class I-II creeks in Alaska, float them, and then bike back to my put-in. I would need some...
What base layer will keep me dry as I work up a sweat?
My back always gets wet then cold when I am skiing, snowshoeing, or doing other activities that get my heart pumping. Is there any clothing that will take away...
Where can I get a good "strapack"?
A couple years ago I saw an ad in Outside for a pack which was basically a strap that went over one shoulder and had several pockets on it for gear. I think it...
Are aluminum crampons tough enough?
I'm getting back into mountaineering and I want to know whether I should be using steel or aluminum crampons? I've used steel in the past, but looking at the...
What kayak should I get for river-running the Saskatchewan wilds?
A few buddies and I are planning a five-day trip on the Clearwater River in northern Saskatchewan. We plan on hitting some whitewater, though nothing too...
Which GPS will give me trail and city mapping?
How do I find the best GPS receiver for my needs? I am looking for a GPS that can provide detailed trail information as well as city information. I want...
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