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Editors' Choice 2010 Switzerland Team 1: Lenk to Lauterbrunnen
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Editors' Choice 2010: Mophie Juice Pack Air
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Go Higher with Tips from Senior Editor and Professional Mountain Guide Shannon Davis
Tackle that big mountain with tips from our in-house mountain guide
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Survival Skills: Survive a Bear Attack!
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Pick the Perfect Pack: Measure Your Torso Length
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Editors' Choice 2010: Salomon Wings Sky GTX
Hike far and fast in these light, versatile hybrid hiking boots.
TIP 59: Get Buzzed
Caffeinate your trail mix with chocolate-covered coffee beans.
International Travel
From Nepal to New Zealand, we have stories and tips to help you plan the perfect 'life list' trek abroad.
Navigation Center
Learn how to orient a map, navigate any terrain, and the ins-and-outs of GPS devices.
BACKPACKER's Free Smartphone GPS App
Record and share you adventures with our new, free navigation app. Plus, discover thousands of GPS-enabled hikes in national parks and major cities.
Green Guide
A backpacker's guide to environmental issues and "green" gear.
READERS COMMENTS
This is a horrible gear review. They did nothing but recite the materials the sacks were made out of. They listed no testing results such as what type of bag they used during the test the temps they tested it at. I seriously think all the did was open the package read the label then start filming. Poor show.
Posted: Aug 10, 2011 on T
I'd like to see one with a full length zipper so you can load an injured person without aggravating the injuries.
Posted: Feb 08, 2010 David G. Haley
I really dig these gear reviews and overall educational videos but sometimes I'm curious as to what the designers are thinking. I mean, you have a bivy sack (waterproof/breathable materials, taped seams, high ducat engineering) designed to keep your bag dry, essentially you as well, from moisture and rain, so why put a zipper on the top w/ no flap or anything to deter H2O? That just seems recockulous to me but it's just my 2 cents. All gravy.
Posted: Oct 09, 2009 baney-san
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