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Gear Field Test: Outdoor Watches
Map a route. Predict the weather . Record altitude data. Track your speed and heart rate. Today's outdoor watches do it all–and then they send it to your computer.
Gear Lab: Boots Torture Test
Can any hiking boot survive 15 minutes in a cement mixer filled with rocks, sticks, dirt, and bricks? Gear Lab aims to find out.
Gear Lab: Tents Torture Test
Who wants a mountain tent that buckles under pressure? Not us--so we blasted four top tents with a carwash pressure washer to see which one comes out on top.
Gear Lab: Sleeping Bag Torture Test
Can any sleeping bag survive getting squished by a 4,000-pound car? Find out in this video.
How Do I Keep From Sweating While I Sleep?
I'm a sweaty sleeper. Any tips?
How Do I Sleep Warmer?
It's getting colder but there's no way I'm not camping. Any tricks for staying warm?
Towing Out Trash
What's your method for storing and hauling your trash on a multi-day trip? I usually just use plastic bags but there's got to be a more packable way.
Gear Field Test: Outdoor WatchesMap a route. Predict the weather . Record altitude data. Track your speed and heart rate. Today's outdoor watches do it all–and then they send it to your computer. |
2010 Be a Gear Tester ContestWe're looking for a few good testers. Do you think you have what it takes to be an Official Backpacker Gear Tester? We're filling our 2010 reader test panel with passionate, frequent hikers who understand equipment and aren't afraid to tell it like it is. 
Gear Review: First Ascent Big Tahoma BackpackTrek for many days and miles with this lightweight, supportive, durable and highly waterproof pack. 
Gear Review: Montrail Mountain Masochist Trail ShoeThis light, breathable and water resistant trail runner is great for technical terrain and many miles. |
Ripcord 2-liter Hydration PackWere it so that I could take on a 20-mile, three day weekend each week, I would be quite the happy camper. Unfortunately, this is not ... Read more |
1 L INFINITY DUKJUGI thought this product was going to be strong and durable but, after about three weeks of standard use the lid of the GSI 1 L INFINITY ... Read more |
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Gear Photos + Videos
Gear Lab: Boots Torture TestCan any hiking boot survive 15 minutes in a cement mixer filled with rocks, sticks, dirt, and bricks? Gear Lab aims to find out. |
Gear Lab: Tents Torture TestWho wants a mountain tent that buckles under pressure? Not us--so we blasted four top tents with a carwash pressure washer to see which one comes out on top. |
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Ask the Expert
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Q.}
I'm a sweaty sleeper. Any tips?
Submitted by: Eddie, New York, NY
A.}
First, realize that naked is not always cooler. Bare, hot skin will stick to nylon sleeping bag liners and the feeling is very, um, unpleasant. You'll feel like a rotisserie chicken.
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