Why invest in a Nalgene bottle when cheap plastic works just as well?
It seems that hard plastic Nalgene containers are something of a standard in the backpacking arena these days. However, what's to prevent me from simply...
Gear Guy
Why are nearly all backpacks internal-fre?
Dear G-squared: Why are 90 percent of backpacks internal- as opposed to external-frame? Is their comfort and performance really that much superior to justify...
What bike will handle some hard-riding abuse?
I'm a 29-year-old who wants to get back into mountain-biking, but as a hefty six-foot, 230-pounder, I pretty much bust everything I use. So what kind of bike do...
Can you recommend a stove-lantern combo for a motorcycling tour?
My friend and I plan to tour Nova Scotia by motorcycle this summer, and we're looking for the best lantern/backpacking stove. Whatever we end up buying will...
Will a pair of stitch-down boots rattle my brain?
I am interested in buying a pair of Limmer boots, and have heard that they are very comfortable and the best backpacking boots you can buy. However, some have...
How can I transport a kayak overseas?
We're heading south this November for a last-ditch attempt at tropical paradise before winter strikes. The Caribbean island we'll be staying on is about 18...
Isn't boiling the best way to purify water?
I've been hearing a lot of talk about the best method of water purification: chemical (silver, iodine, chlorine dioxide) or filtration pumps. But isn't the...
What's the best rack to transport different-sized bikes?
I am looking for a bike rack to transport four bikes from L.A. to the Sierras on my Ford Expedition SUV. One bicycle is an oddly framed full-suspension...
Is it worth sacrificing waterproofing in a tent for less weight?
I've been looking into the new Superlight series of tents from Black Diamond, specifically the Lighthouse. The listed weight is astonishing, but I have concerns...
What can I do to protect my kids from sun and bugs?
My kids are very sensitive to sun and mosquito bites. Can you recommend any sun-protective clothing, and have you heard of clothing that protects from...
Can you help me find a tough floor bike pump?
I'm looking for a decent floor pump for bikes, one that'll last for more than one season. Any ideas?
Is the low, low weight of a Tarptent too good to be true?
Have you tried Henry Shires' Tarptents? I need to replace my old and heavy Eureka dome tent, and I find two-person tunnel tents to be a little cramped,...
As a novice mountain biker, what's the best bike?
As a young, 59-year-old novice, I'm interested in buying a new mountain bike to prepare for a mountain-biking trip to Steamboat Springs. I'll rent a bike out...
Would hemp pants be suitable for hiking?
Pretty much everyone with whom I go backpacking or hiking has always told me never to wear pants made from cotton. And so, I have avoided jeans and khakis most...
Would a lightning detector be wise for my next fishing trip?
Have you had any experience with a personal lightning detector in mountains above timberline? I like to fish Colorado's high-mountain lakes, where afternoon...
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