Reviewed by: thinkphipps
Great American made boots for a reasonable price. Sole attachment uses welt construction so sole is sure not to fall off like most boots used for hiking. This is not a hiking boot; it's more of a work boot but it has bomb-proof construction.
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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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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