Feathered Friends Osprey Sleeping Bag
By Editor | June 17, 2008
When you’re spending serious money for a sleeping bag, is it too much to expect perfection? You might find it here, because the Feathered Friends sleeping bag from Osprey is a 30°F mummy sleeping bag and comes in 8 lengths (4 men’s and 4 women’s), with optional custom-fitting.
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Merrell Outback Sandals
By Editor | June 17, 2008
Frog like traction and a simple, secure harness makes the Merrell Outback ideal sandals for watery trips.
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Will I Be On The Hook Financially If I Need A Mountain Rescue?
By Editor | June 13, 2008
If you get hurt while outdoors in a national park or reserve, you bet you will be responsible financially or any medical treatment or rescue that you will require. To the tune of up to $20,000 just for the rescue helicopter.
Topics: Articles, Camping, Hiking and Backpacking, Outdoor First Aid | 145 Comments »
How To Make Crunchy Cowboy Coffee
By Editor | June 13, 2008
Here is an ideal for all you coffee drinkers that love to have a cup of coffee when you are at camp outdoors. It’s called “Cowboy Coffee” and this is how you make it.
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Vibram Five Fingers – Sandals / Slippers
By Editor | May 31, 2008
Need a foot massage after a day of hiking? Wear these newfangled slippers instead.
When we first laid eyes on these crazy-looking five-toed foot gloves, we laughed. But we soon became addicted to their therapeutic performance. The thin synthetic upper stretches over your toes and forefoot, somehow spreading out-and relaxing-the bones and muscles in your feet.
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Montbell Super Stretch Down Hugger – Sleeping Bag
By Editor | May 31, 2008
Tired of sleeping bags that are either too cramped or so voluminous you can’t heat them up? Stretch-baffle stitching is the answer to solve the above problem. The MontBell Super Stretch Down Hugger sleeping bag is one the most comfortable sleeping bags whether you are tall, short, or wide. This thin stretchy sack fits everyone.
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Power Canoe Paddling Technique
By Editor | May 24, 2008
Paddling a canoe looks quite easy, however it does require a lot strength and energy. To become efficient at it, these two exercises can help you build strength and cut through the water. It is recommended that you do these canoe exercises at least two times a week for 6 weeks prior to a canoe trip. If you do this, you will gain endurance and power to paddle for many hours. The two canoe exercise routine should be performed at your gym on the pulley machine, and you should do 2 sets of more than 15 reps each set.
Topics: Articles, Canoeing, Rafting and Boating | 204 Comments »
How To Ward Off Big Cats / Cougars
By Editor | May 24, 2008
What would you do if you had a run-in with a large cat while camping or hiking a trail. The recommended action by large feline experts is to try to scare the cat. This means that you make a lot of noise, and movement. Show your teeth and snarl and hope that the cougar will feel threatened and decide to flee or leave the scene.
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Marmot Atom Sleeping Bag – Light Sleeping Bag
By Editor | May 24, 2008
This warm bag passes muster even on nights below its rating. Rarely do we find a 40°F bag that’s toasty into the mid-30s, but this ultralight, 900-fill down mummy passed that test from Washington’s Glacier Peak Wilderness to Alaska’s Revelation Mountains. And yet it packs smaller than the other three bags and weighs barely more than a pound. That’s because Marmot uses the highest quality feathers available, which translates to high loft and heat-trapping with little weight and bulk. Dimensions are comfortable for someone of average build or smaller-just right in the shoulders and waist, with a little extra thrashing room in the footbox. The Pertex Quantum shell breathes nicely while repelling condensation; the bag also features a locking zipper, draft tube, and nicely fitted hood. Only caveat: The short, 38-inch zipper saves weight, but limits venting on warm nights. Price: $249 USD (regular, 72 in.) $269 USD (long, 78-in.) Weight: 1 lb. 2 oz.
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