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3 Ways To Save: Ultralight Dayhiking
Save weight, your feet, and money with these three pieces of ultralight gear
Head to Head: Basecamp Tents
Got a family to shelter or just want castle-like living space? Go light or go big with these two standouts.
Editors' Choice Award Winner: Scarpa Kailash Boot
Editor in Chief Jon Dorn showcases this award winner at the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Show.
Size and Buy the Perfect Backpack
Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter drops some knowledge on how to find, fit, and buy your perfect backpack.
Can I Keep My Backpack in My Tent?
You can safely bring 100 packs in the tent with you, but what I think you're really asking about is food...
Wide-Footer Hiking Boots
Do you know of a boot maker who makes really wide boots that are true to size?
How to Recycle Your Fuel Canisters
Are the fuel canisters for backpacking stoves refillable or recyclable? Or are we just creating more waste when we purchase these stoves in the quest of lightness?
3 Ways To Save: Ultralight DayhikingSave weight, your feet, and money with these three pieces of ultralight gear 
Head to Head: Basecamp TentsGot a family to shelter or just want castle-like living space? Go light or go big with these two standouts. |
Bargain Load Haulers: Weekend Pack ReviewHigh performance and low cost? These 6 weekend packs deliver. |
Z55Another Great bag from Gregory. This is now my third bag made by them and like the other this one is well made with great materials, ... Read more CloudBurst 2great tent. Fast to setup and holds well in all weather. Light whole setup with stuff bag weighs less than 3LB (2.6lb by my scale) and ... Read more |
ultraliteGreat bag. Weight was as stated from by manufacture. I have used the bag down to 10 degrees with out the need for me to put on any ... Read more |
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Editors' Choice Award Winner: Scarpa Kailash BootEditor in Chief Jon Dorn showcases this award winner at the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Show. |
Camping, Hammock StylePhoto by: Shannon Davis & Katie Herrell Associate editor Shannon Davis shows you how to swing in style. |
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Q.}
Is it okay to keep your backpack in your tent at night? There seems to be
two opposing camps (no pun intended, or maybe it was)on this issue.
Submitted by: Glen
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You can safely bring 100 packs in the tent with you, but what I think you're really asking about is food...
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