Category Archive for: ‘Gear’
Towns and Trails: Our 5 Favorite Pieces of Gear from the Last Decade
I love lists, and I love gear. So naturally coming up with an end-of-decade list of our favorite gear was something I just had to do.
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Garmin Releases New Handheld GPS Devices, the Oregon 450 and 450t
Geocaching nerds and backcountry navigators rejoice! Garmin has announced the release of their next generation handheld gps device geared toward ‘Outdoor Recreation.’
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Review: Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2, 3 Season Backpacking Tent
After our 2004 Northville-Placid thru-hike, I decided it was time to upgrade our backpacking tent. My trusty Walrus ArchRival, the first real backpacking tent I ever owned, was really showing its age.
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Last Minute Shopping for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Last minute shopping is something I’ve become familiar with over the years. And I don’t discriminate, this isn’t limited to just the Holidays.
Read MoreBackpacking Gear List for Beginners
This fall, Dave and I went backpacking in the White Mountains with some friends who had no previous camping experience. They had NO gear to their names, so it was great fun to send them off to REI with a list of everything they would need.
Read MoreREI Responds to SIGG BPA Issues
The fallout continues for SIGG. Amidst reports that their water bottle liners included the controversial chemical BPA (bisphenol A), some outdoor vendors are pulling the bottles from their inventories.
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