What snorkeling gear will make the perfect stocking stuffer?
This holiday season we're following the birds—heading south for the winter for some snorkeling in Belize. What gear (fins, mask, snorkel) should I try to...
Gear Guy
What is the lightest, warmest winter sleeping bag?
Pound for pound and dollar for dollar, what is the lightest, warmest winter sleeping bag available?
What ccorder will make the best Christmas gift?
My husband and I will be climbing in Patagonia this Christmas. As a pre-trip, pre-holiday present, I'd like to buy him a camcorder. Can you recommend a good...
What gear will hold up in the rainforest?
I'm looking for recommendations on the best tropical rainforest boots and raingear (read: wet, hot, steamy jungle in Costa Rica).
Are down-filled sleeping pads the panacea for winter camping?
We do a reasonable amount of winter camping in both Adirondack lean-tos and in tents. Typically I use some combination of an emergency space blanket, a...
Which x-country skis would keep a 250-pound skier from sinking into the pow?
I enjoy cross-country skiing and snow camping in the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota. I would like to buy my own skis as opposed to renting. I am over 250...
Who makes cycling shoes that don't feel like tourniquets?
I'm just starting to get back into road cycling and am in the process of building a bike. One of my last items to buy is shoes, which I'm holding off on because...
What ski goggles provide enough contrast in flat light?
Last winter I blew out my knee pretty badly because I couldn't read the different lines in the snow; I guess I basically became color blind. I've heard that...
Are polarized sunglasses worth the extra money?
I want a pair of sunglass lenses that will take me from bright and snowy skiing conditions to sailing on the ocean and inland lakes. What is the best color for...
Where can I find a convertible travel backpack?
Where can I find a decent-sized conversion pack (those backpacks with the flap that covers the hip belt and shoulder straps)? Eagle Creek's packs are too small,...
What gear do I need for snowshoeing?
My husband and I would like to purchase snowshoes for some exercise and fun, but we have no idea where to begin. What brand, size, and so forth do we look for?
What backcountry ski boot will let me do it all?
I can't find boots that allow me to do it all. What lightweight options are there that allow me to hike in on a long approach, climb with crampons, and carve...
What mountain bike should I buy my ten-year-old?
Gear Dude, am I going crazy. I'm considering buying my soon-to-be ten-year-old son a $300 mountain bike—Specialized or a Trek; he likes the Specialized. He...
Is a soft shell adequate as ski outerwear?
I often ski in both the east, mostly Vermont, and the west at mountains in Colorado, Utah, and sometimes California. I've heard a soft shell, specifically...
How do I decide on length for a pair of sidecut skis?
I'm giving up my old straight skis for the newer shape of skis. How do I decide what length to get, since I understand that you can drop back on length with a...
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