Is a sit-on-top kayak safe for ocean fishing?
I've been looking at sit-on-top kayaks, specifically the Wilderness Tarpon 120 and the Ocean Kayak Prowler 13. I'll probably do most of my paddling in the...
Gear Guy
Which plastic mountaineering boots will get me up rock and ice?
For the past couple of winters, I've been climbing ice and mountains in a used pair of plastic boots that are a couple sizes too big. I bought them because they...
Should I pump or chemically purify in the Boundary Waters?
Do I need a pump or chemical purifier for a trip to the Boundary Waters next summer? On past trips I have used Polar Pure, but I know that you sing the praises...
What’s the best hitch-mounted bike rack?
I’m looking for a hitch-mounted bike rack. Any stand-outs? And does the anti-sway device on the new version of the Thule Expressway work as well as the old...
What’s better while day-hiking: water or a sports drink?
What’s better while day-hiking: water or a sports drink?
Should I get a down or a synthetic ultralight jacket?
I tend to get cold around camp and want to get an ultralight jacket to replace the fleece & two thermals I typically wear. I'm looking at the Western...
What water-toting fanny pack is good for day hiking?
My wife has decreed that we shall hike the Grinnell Glacier one day this fall, a 12 -mile round trip. I am 53 years old and not an avid hiker. To meet her...
How can I stabilize a bad ankle while hiking?
I'm vacationing at Purcell Lodge in B.C. this August and I need a comfortable boot that will give enough support for the Canadian Rockies. I will only carry a...
What’s the ideal pack to thru-hike the AT?
What size pack would you recommend I use to do thru hike the Appalachian Trail? What brand would you recommend?
What's the best tent for a sea-kayaking tour?
My son and I are going to kayak Isle Royale. What is the best type of tent to take in a sea kayak? We are renting the kayaks in Copper Harbor.
What tire will keep me rolling on a West Coast bike tour?
My girlfriend and I are heading down the West Coast for a multi-week bike tour this summer. I'm trying to get some good information about the best tires for my...
How do I beat the cold atop 19,340-foot Kilimanjaro?
I am climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in August. I have been skiing before but never in sub-zero conditions. Will two layers of long underwear under two layers of...
What binoculars should we buy for the Denali trip of a lifetime?
My wife and I will be backpacking in Denali as a 25th wedding anniversary getaway in late August. The Nikon 10x25 Premier LX L binoculars were recommended an...
What's cooking in the hard-shell market?
Soft shells, soft shells...that's all you ever hear about these days. But for next winter's mountaineering season, I'm in the market to replace my ten-year-old...
Can you flag some reliable hybrid bikes?
I am a 40-something female looking for a hybrid bike for not more than $400. I usual ride ten to 20 miles at a time. My requirements are upright handlebars,...
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