Oh Great One, I a proud gearaholic. Before my wife forces me to enter into a 12-step program, I need some new mitts for layering. So I was thinking an uninsulated water-resistant, breathable shell with enough room for inserts. I have a jacket made out of eVent and was wondering if anyone uses this fabric for mittens too? Truly wonderful stuff. Dennis Raymond, New Hampshire

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By Stephen Regenold Headlamps have become de rigueur in the outdoors world for light at night. But the handheld flashlight still has a place for camping and other activities. This spring I put three flashlight models head to head, including a penlight, a super-bright model, and one made with an…

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Women's champ invited to men's events

Base camp. It seemed as though it took us forever but we’re finally here. Two days ago, we followed a line of 23 porters as they left the terraced fields of Hushe behind and headed into the magnificent Karakorum mountains. Smiling children followed us out of town chanting the…

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