What car-camping stove's best for a family trip to Alaska?
This summer I'm taking my family of five to Alaska for three weeks of mostly car camping. Is there any way I can sufficiently clean my Coleman two-burner...
Gear Guy
What boots will hold up under 40-pound loads?
I recently bought a pair of Vasque Zephyr boots (not the Gore-Tex model) from an outdoor store, but the boot salesman was, shall we say, underwhelming. They...
How can I get into clipless pedals without falling on my face?
What's the best way to train for getting in and out of clipless bike pedals? New to the road bike, I'm also living in a chaotic city and terrified of falls. Thanks a million!
What does the Gear Guy think about hammock tents?
What does the Gear Guy think about a hammock tent, such as the Hennessy, for New England summer solo camping?
Which paddling jacket can double as raingear around cp?
I am planning a week-long sea-kayaking trip to the Queen Charlotte Islands, so I need a paddling jacket that ideally could double as raingear around camp. Most...
Since when did flashlights become so technical?
Please explain flashlights to me. Bigger used to mean brighter but heavier, though all were mechanically pretty much the same. Nowadays you have candlepower,...
Any advice on bear canisters for Yosemite?
I'll be camping in Yosemite this summer and am curious about bear-proof canisters. Any reviews or suggestions on what to buy?
Is there a kayak to handle touring and whitewater?
My girlfriend and I would like to purchase kayaks, but I have no clue where to start. I want to get into some whitewater, she is more interested in backwater...
After serious saturation do boots need to be broken in again?
Help me, Obi-Wan-Gear-Nobi! My three-year-old Zamberlan GT's tore me a new one (heel blister, that is) while hiking the Ouachita Trail this weekend. I haven't...
What's the perfect tent for hiking the AT?
What reasonably priced, lightweight two-person tent would you recommend for backpacking on the AT? We usually hike during the off-peak months and rely heavily...
Will soap ruin my jacket?
Many high-tech products from jackets to sleeping bags ask that they be washed in a "mild soap." Some say a "pure soap." But none ever give an explanation of...
Can you recommend a good daypack for sightseeing?
I'm going to the Amazon and Machu Picchu in June. What pack would you recommend to carry cameras, binocs, books, and other personal items while sightseeing?
Do tents with inflatable bases work?
Now that my children are getting bigger, our three-man tent just isn't big enough after several days on the river. Can you recommend a good family tent? I'm...
What's the perfect carry-it-all pack?
I'm looking for the perfect 24-hour pack. I need it for my commute to work, a 25-mile bike ride plus hour's train ride, and want space to stow my laptop, pens,...
Is there a place for cell phones and iPods in the wilderness?
I am getting back into backpacking and hiking after a 12-year hiatus, and I'm appalled at some people's apparent need for technology like cell phones and...
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