What shoe will hold its own on a big-wall climb in Yosemite?
I'm headed out to do some big-wall climbs in Yosemite this summer. I was wondering if you could recommend a sturdy shoe that will suffice on my trad routes out...
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How can I prevent blisters in wet conditions?
I spent a week hiking rugged trails in the Great Smokies, where conditions and socks were wet. After three days I developed blisters and raw sores on the tops...
Which pack's best for a big-chested backpacker?
Which multi-day backpack do you recommend for a vertically challenged (four-foot-eleven), large-chested female backpacker?
Forty bucks for a pair of shorts? You gotta be kidding.
I recently saw a pair of $42 Patagonia shorts and, after recovering from the sticker shock, looked to see what "technical" stuff made it so expensive. All it...
Where can I get a good bike without suffering sticker shock?
I only have $400 to spend on a road bike, but the ones I have found so far all cost over $1,000. I have worked hard during my school, being class president of...
Can I add girth to my sleeping bag?
I'm sure that you don't have this problem, but some of us are a bit bigger around than most sleeping bag manufacturers think we should be. I've seen expanders...
I need a tent that won’t leak. Can you help?
My husband and I have five kids, so we need a large waterproof tent with standing room. We're so tired of having to take back tents that leak after mild, short...
Can I wear trail sandals to hike the Copper Canyon?
Which hiking boots are the coolest for hiking the Copper Canyon in Mexico? We're going in August. Would trail sandals be OK? We will be taking a day excursion...
Why are cycling shorts always black?
Why are all biking tights and shorts black? I'm not in mourning! Where can I get more colorful red or blue ones?
What do you think of Jetboil stoves?
Can you give me some insight on the Jetboil stove, plus on the pros and cons of boiling water versus water-purification tablets? Should I use both methods? How...
Have you seen the light on weatherproof digics?
Last March you were not enthused about weatherproof digital cameras. Pentax's OptioWP looks promising. What are your thoughts?
Which pack is best at distributing the load from the shoulders?
Any advice on which packs will help transfer as much weight as possible off my shoulder while backpacking? I broke my collarbone a few years back and the newly...
Does Buzz Off clothing really ward off the skeeters?
I'm going on a weeklong backpacking trip in the Sierras this August. Given this year's extraordinary snowpack, I'm expecting an equally extraordinary year for...
What can I do if I'm allergic to my down sleeping bag?
I seem to be allergic to my Marmot Arroyo down sleeping bag. Is there anything I can do? Or should I just go back to my Kelty Quallofil bag?
Does an umbrella have any place on a hiker's gear list?
Several years ago, my husband and I hiked across England on the coast-to-coast route, making good use of some rather inexpensive umbrellas. We are planning a...
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