Gear Advice

Why you should hike in a skirt (or at least think about it)

June 7, 2010

I am going to break this down in one word: pee-ability. That is, the ability to pee wherever you want. Now, I’m a big fan of leave not trace and peeing away from the trail, but the are some times when you just really, really have to go. If you are a guy, dealing with this [...]

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Some tips on planning for a thru-hike

February 11, 2010

A lot of people skimp their first aid kits, but your mother and I both think that is really dangerous.

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Icebreaker Challenge Results

January 26, 2010

The month of wearing my Icebreaker Chakra top is up. I estimate that this shirt has been worn for numerous bike rides, 4 snowshoe trips, 3 hikes, 5 frisbee games, and four weight lifting sessions. It has also has also survived being completely covered in mud, and being driven over when I accidentally dropped it [...]

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Deciphering sleeping bag lingo

May 16, 2009

Shopping for gear can feel pretty intimidating. The outdoor industry has its own lingo, which can be hard to decipher. Here are explanations of a few sleeping bag terms.

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