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I received a zero-degree down sleeping bag over the holidays and I'm eager to do some winter camping in Colorado later this month. I've been on plenty of warm-weather trips, but this will be my first winter camp. What else do I need to stay warm?
国产吃瓜黑料 picks the essential tech tools, including the OtterBox Defenders Series case.
From the world鈥檚 most fuel-efficient commercial plane to foreign economic collapses to a cloud-tickling hotel, the biggest adventure travel stories this year
Struggling to find a gift for the guy who has everything? Or perhaps you've been an exceptionally good boy this year, and you'd like to reward yourself. Either way, we rounded up a few of our favorite things, price be damned. A word of caution: while the list starts out…
Wondering what to get the favorite women in your life for the holidays? We鈥檝e honed in on the best holiday gifts for your better half, whether she's a shredder, cyclist, or simply likes to stay warm. Nobis Farrah hat: If you're going to get her a warm hat, get her…
Your mom is right: Everybody actually does need more wool socks. So get your favorite outdoorsy type a pair or two of those, but also consider the stuff below鈥攖hey're some of our favorite gifts under $50. For the world traveler: A TSA compliant multitool? It鈥檚 true鈥攕uch a thing exists.
Climbing 8 big mountains in 11 months required many things but proper gear was a must. In this post, I will review what I used, what worked, what didn鈥檛; taking it a layer at a time. These climbs were to raise awareness and research money on behalf of Alzheimer’s disease.
Versatile outfits, shoes, and other gear made with world travelers in mind.
It's starting to snow, and I'm anxious to get out and do some winter hiking. What's a good combination of snowshoes and winter boots?
Love the idea of modeling, but don't have time for the agents, the makeup trailers, the long days on set in Hollywood? Send in a photo of yourself stripped down to your favorite Smartwool layer and a one sentence write up of what inspired you to do…
For hiking in 110掳F, what top would you recommend? I was once told the best choice was a cotton T-shirt with a wind-resistant outer shirt. Is there any truth to that idea?
I need to update my gear closet for a weekend backpacking trip in Arizona. I can't afford to spend much, but my husband and I are aiming to hike upward of 15 miles each day and I don't want to be weighed down. Any suggestions?
Is there a good reason to buy a women鈥檚-specific sleeping bag?
You're ready to act on those good intentions, but how do you know the organizations you're backing deserve your trust? Here are the 30 best鈥攕martly managed groups with transparent financials, efficient spending, and track records of on-the-ground success.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Columbia Hoodster boots.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Salomon Quest 30 pack
The new roll top Crown VC 60, $200, granitegear.com The company that gained traction on the backs of hikers on the Appalachian Trail and paddlers in the Boundary Waters is now producing packs for Navy SEALS special ops in Afghanistan and beyond.
On the heels of a speed record on the Pacific Crest Trail, I thought it'd be interesting to get out the old history book and have a little class time. There are a lot of trails in our great country (although few like the PCT) and, as…
Salomon-sponsored Jennifer Pharr Davis broke the Appalachian Trail speed record on July 31, 2011 when she hiked and ran the 2181-mile trail in 46 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes鈥26 hours and 11 minutes faster than the previous record holder,聽Andrew…
Ok, maybe that's a bit overblown. But if you love your Chacos as much as we do, we're pretty sure you're going to think this is pretty cool. Today, Chaco announced a new initiative, MyChacos. It's a custom order service that lets you pick your Chaco sandal style, choose your…
Not everyone needs a GPS with infinite maps, geocaches, and barometric altimeters. When all you really want to do is find your tucked away Bangkok boutique hotel after an afternoon mopeding through the city, use Brunton's Get Back GPS. It's a small, no-frills navigator that is perfectly…
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Tubbs Wilderness Snowshoe
Call us soft (and many of our friends have), but we've always been a fan of Crazy Creek chairs. (Our tripmates have consistently sneered “Lazy Geek” chairs, and then promptly sat in them when we got up to pee.) We also like the contraptions that turn your…
The American Alpine Institute (AAI) is a 35-year old mountain school best know for its advanced trainings, expeditions, and exceptional instruction, as well as its committment to protecting public lands. Of course, they also know a thing or two about gear, and this summer at the…
From Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, the Appalachian Trail is almost 2,200 miles of White Blaze, Trail Angels and Lean-Tos. And somewhere in West Virginia, in a town named Harpers Ferry,…
For those of you adverse to getting into a sleeping bag with with mud caked on your legs, dirty and tired from a day in the woods, here’s a piece of gear will prevent that pre-sleep complaining. New Hampshire based Nemo plans to release its new Helio…
After competing in more than two dozen adventure races, Stephen Regenold breaks down his go-to outdoor gear
Glacier from Kili鈥檚 Summit Kilimanjaro was all I expected and much, much more. The climb itself was not the hardest but the descent was amongst the toughest when I twisted my ankle and had to be carried down from 15,000 feet. In my normal manner…
Do you find sleeping bags too confining? Are you a sleepwalker concerned about frostbite on your late night excursions? Are you jealous of small children who have onesie pajamas with feet? Then do we have something for you. Introducing the Selk'bag. This Gumby-like, polyester-filled, insulating outfit is…
There are plenty of great footwear companies out there. But over the past few years, we often find ourselves lacing up the ones that were made by the little company based in Bozeman鈥擮boz is shorthand for “Out of Bozeman.” The reason is pretty simple: they make burly…
When you鈥檙e traveling in the wilderness, a well-stocked med kit can mean the difference between a minor snafu and a major nightmare. This is true whether you鈥檙e adventuring alone or with a bevy of little rippers.
Tonight, Patagonia and eBay announced a new partnership, the Common Threads Initiative. Together, they asked owners of fleece and Gore-Tex everywhere to pledge to reduce consumption, reuse old gear, recycle, repair what's broken, and reimagine a world where people don't stress the earth with…
How much gear do you really need on a three-day backpacking trip?
国产吃瓜黑料 brings you the best adventure-specific dresses for your next late summer trip.
There are bazillion iPad cases out there. Some are great, some are crappy, and many are in the middle: they look cool but offer little in the way of actual protection. That's where these three cases come in. If you're looking to take your iPad along on your next serious…
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 聽Quandary: an uphill battle Earlier this summer, my husband, Steve, and I decided to climb one of Colorado鈥檚 14,000 foot peaks with our two young daughters, ages one and three. This was a tradition we started before they were born, and the last time we did it…
Ah, Kendal Mint Cakes. Know them? Originating from Kendal in Cumbria, England, Edmund Hillary took the snack up to the top of Everest with him in 1953, cementing their place in the packs of hikers, climbers and adventureres for years…
Stanley has been making insulated drink products since 1913. Clearly, they've learned a thing or two over the past 98 years, as their new One Handed Vac Mug is simply the best to-go mug we've ever tested. Like dozens of other fancy to-go mugs, this 16-ounce, vacuum-insulated…
We could fill weeks of posts about all the cool new products we saw at last week's Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. But we won't. Instead, we've begun calling it in and field-testing it. Depending on how it fares, you'll likely read about…
It's a wrap. The Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City is officially over, including it's pre and post demos and expos and events. We're still sifting through our notes and thumb drives, but here are a few more products from the world's largest gear…
Lonesome Lake, White Mountains [Lori Duff, Courtesy of AMC] After spending the past month lake-locked on a small island on smallish lake in Ontario, I have itchy legs and hiking on my brain. And just in time, the summer monsoon…
鈥淐ome on up and stand beside me.鈥 He said confidently. I made a couple more moves and joined him a hundred feet up on a near vertical rock wall in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park many years ago. 鈥淥K, let鈥檚 make sure you are clipped in, with backup and another…
My Dad and I want to take the dogs and head out for a 3-4 day hike this summer. We're experienced, but my Pop's got a bad back and can鈥檛 do a lot of climbing. Any good spots in New England or the mid-Atlantic that allow dogs and aren't too steep?
I'm planning to hike the Long Range Traverse at Gros Morne National Park, which is a four- to five-day trek without trails. I have Arc'teryx Alpha SL pants, but I'm wondering if I should to bring gaiters, too.
On August 18, 1992, Chrisopher McCandless died alone in a bus in the Alaskan backcountry. Before his stay in the bus that others now visit as a pilgrimage, he journeyed all over North America. This gallery features some of the photos and notes from his ramblings. To read more notes and view more photos from Christopher McCandless, go to christophermccandless.info.
I'm looking for a two-person tent that can be used for backpacking or car camping. Something light but not ultralight, and easy enough for one person to set up. I usually camp alone but want the space of a two-person tent. Suggestions?
Hi, my name is Katie and today I'm launching this blog, Raising Rippers, about bringing up adventurous, outdoor kids. Before our first daughter, Pippa (that's her below), was born, a friend of mine gave me the best parenting advice I鈥檝e ever gotten: Start off as you mean to go on.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nemo Cosmo Air camping pad.
A treasure trove of unpublished letters and never seen photos offers a fresh perspective on the adventures of Christopher McCandless
What hiking boots would you recommend for a several-month hike over varied terrain from the Mojave Desert to the East Coast? The boots I have now make my feet hurt. And go numb.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Kelty's Mockingbird rucksack.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Merrell's Wilderness Canyon hiking boot.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Timberland's Lite Trace Mid boot.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Brunton RL 6 headlamp.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Light and Motion Solite 150 headlamp.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Energizer Triple Beam LED.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Jetboil Sol Ti stove.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Rab Fusion Pants.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Black Diamond Ultra Distance Trekking Poles.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Black Diamond Storm headlamp.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Lafuma Xmotion Leather Low hiking shoe.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Teva Forge Pro Event hiking shoe.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Scarpa Terra GTX hiking boot.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Keen Red Rock Low hiking shoe.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Merrell Covert shoe.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Montrail Mountain Masochist Mid GTX boot.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Vasque Taku GTX boot.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Columbia Master of Faster Low hiking shoe.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Garmont Zenith Mid boot.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the REI Endeavor Pants.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Black Diamond Distance FL Poles.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Oakley Miss Conduct Sunglasses.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Gravis Travel Duffle.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the OutThere AS-1 pack.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Osprey Hornet 32 pack.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Mountain Hardware Fluid 48 pack.