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Success and Failure on the Colorado Trail
Planning like crazy to do a thru-hike doesn't quiet the fears: "Can I do this? Will my gear work? Will I stay motivated? Do I have the right food?" Only time on the trail would answer.
On-Trail Route Finding: When the Trail is Hard to Follow
"I've never been lost, but I was once a mite bewildered for a few days." - Daniel Boone
CAMP X3 600 Ski Pack Review
A lightweight ski day pack with a handy, hands-free ski carrying system.
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report – Part 3: The Mini-Reviews
Part 3 of this tutorial gives the details on the seven tunnel tents included in this report.
Exped Aries Mesh Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
The Perils of Certainty
Making decisions based on incorrect information negates stellar gear and knowledge, leading to trouble. It can happen far more easily than many of us would care to admit.
MSR Dragontail Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Wilderness Equipment First Arrow Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Vango Tempest 200 Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Stephensons Warmlite 2R Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Macpac Olympus Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Hilleberg Nallo 2 Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report – Part 2: Details and Commercial Models
Part 2 of this tutorial examines the specifics of tunnel tent design and functionality and lists the commercially available tents.
GoLite Malpais Trinity 3-Layer Liteshell Jacket Review
On paper, the Malpais has everything a gear junkie could possibly want, but does real-world experience with the jacket remind us of the disparity between some online dating profiles and the actual person?
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report – Part 1: Definition and Pitching
How tunnel tents work, why they can handle extreme weather, and how to pitch them under extreme conditions.
How Backpacking Light Has Helped Our Camp Fire Council Take Kids Backpacking
Developing a relationship with the outdoors and teaching others to do the same, introducing kids to the charm of the backcountry has a magic all its own.
BushBuddy Stove Tweaks
A few simple modifications to make your BushBuddy faster and even more covet-worthy!
Berghaus Octans 40 Backpack Review
An adventure racing pack with innovative design elements, how does it perform as an ultralight backpack?
Sunshine Prepares for the Appalachian Trail
The Starbursts are packed. What else could they need?!
Easton Mountain Products CTR-70 Trekking Poles Review
Does a bigger diameter result in stronger poles, and what's the weight trade-off?
Indoor Girl Takes on a Yurt
Baby steps: out of love for her outdoorsy husband, Margie looks before she leaps and books a weekend in a Utah yurt, THEN learns the definition of "yurt."
