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MYOG Tunnel Tent (The Frankenstein Tent: Old Materials Come Alive Again)

An MYOG tunnel tent project using re-purposed fabrics from used gear.

Standards Watch: Tent Designer Mike Cecot-Scherer Talks Standards

Rex Sanders interviews long-time gear designer Mike Cecot-Scherer about a range of common gear standards.

Standards Watch: Steve Seeber Interview

In this installment of Standards Watch, Rex interviews testing and standards development expert Steve Seeber.

Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)

Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)

Integral Designs Endurance Bivy

Integral Designs Endurance Bivy

Not Your Ordinary Lightweight Backpacker: An Interview with Bill Merchant

Not Your Ordinary Lightweight Backpacker: An Interview with Bill Merchant

High Exertion Moisture Accumulation in Rain and Wind Shells

High Exertion Moisture Accumulation in Rain and Wind Shells

The Science of Breathability and Its Impact on Raingear Selection and Use

The Science of Breathability and Its Impact on Raingear Selection and Use

The Petersen Test Methods for Evaluating Shell Clothing Performance

The Petersen Test Methods for Evaluating Shell Clothing Performance

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