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Outside magazine, December 1995


Features: When What to My Wondering Eyes Should Appear...

My Little Serrated Security Blanket
The laureate of gore gets inspired by an ice ax dubbed the Predator.
By Stephen King

The 54-Quart Solution to Mobile Chunky Monkey
To go into the wilds with Ben & Jerry, you need a no-nonsense cooler.
By Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield

Preassembled Salve for All Good Adventuresses
You can't satisfy the consummate homemaker with just any old first-aid kit.
By Martha Stewart

Boots That Fight Cool-Guy Conformity
Minnesota's prodigal son beats winter in his big snow-kickers.
By Garrison Keillor

Offering Oneself to the Fat Boys
Not even the downhill traditionalist can resist powder-ski flotation.
By James Salter

Geosynchronous Satellites in the Palm of His Hand
Governor Moonbeam seeks skyward aid from a GPS.
By Jerry Brown