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The Leonids Return
Heads up night owls! Killer meteor shower on Monday night!
Will Vinegar Purify Water?
I've heard that bleach and iodine tablets are only good for water purification for six months. What about white vinegar? Will it purify water?
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 Test: Patagonia Boaris Limited Edition!
We assess the (fairly crazy) performance claims of this skate-inspired boar hunting shoe (Part 1 of a two-part gear testing smack-down)
BPA Causes 'Man Problems'
BPA linked to male sexual dysfunction in Chinese workers
Gear Lab: Boots in a Cement Mixer
To survive mixer-tough mountain trails, get Old World craftsmanship.
Danner, Inc. Mountain Light II
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Explorer
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Danner Light II
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Talus GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Expedition GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Instigator GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Danner, Inc. Radical 452 GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Gear Lab: Tents in a Pressure Washer
Who wants a mountain tent that buckles under pressure? Not us–so we subjected four to a powerful series of tests.
Danner, Inc. 453 GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Gear Lab: Sleeping Bags Run Over By a Truck
When you lose loft, you lose warmth. Ergo, the most durable bag is the one that bounces back best from 3,989 pounds of compression.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2009
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Gear Lab: Packs
If a backpack can survive road rash at 60 miles per hour, it can handle any backcountry abuse.
29,500 New Acres Of Maine Wilderness
The Appalachian Mountain Club secures more protected backcountry in Maine's deep forest and mountains
Ask A Bear: Is Submerged Food Safe?
Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'
Fact Or Fiction: The Answer!
Can you guess this week's Fact or Fiction? Check the answer below...
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Boots
Whether you're mountaineering, snowshoeing, hiking, or trail running we've tested the winter boot/shoe models you'll want.
Ski School: Terminology Primer
Only term you know is chairlift? Read this primer.
Danner, Inc. Ascend
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Backpacks
These versatile backpacks will keep you outdoors all year long.
Gear Review: Eagle Creek Abominable Snowbag
This convenient travel snowbag pays for itself quickly.
Gear Review: JanSport Tahoma Backpack
The Tahoma wins out as a high country favorite.
Skiing's Latest Eco-friendly Gear
The ski industry has gone green, from goggles to boots.
Gear Review: Osprey Kode 30 Backpack
Check out the perfect pack for backcountry winter day trips
Gear Review: Lowe Alpine Snowstorm 20:20 Backpack
This versatile Lowe Alpine pack handles it all.
Gear Review: Gregory Palisade 80 Backpack
Best pack for large winter loads and family trips.
Gear Review: Deuter Freerider Pro 28SL Backpack
This ultra-comfortable pack tests best with diehard snowshoers.
Gear Review: Cold Cold World Chernobyl Backpack
Cold Cold World offers custom packs sewn in New Hampshire.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Snowshoes
Hit the trail in the winter with one of these nine snowshoes.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Anarchist Avalung Backpack
A potentially lifesaving pack for the backcountry skier.
Gear Review: Tubbs Couloirs Snowshoes
These wide-decked Tubbs snowshoes are perfect for long hauls and large loads.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Sleeping Bags, Pads, & Pillows
Five sleeping bags, two sleeping pads, and the cushiest pillow anywhere.
Gear Review: TSL Over the Top Snowshoe
These TSL snowshoes are best for day-long adventures over varied terrain.
Fact Or Fiction: Big Cypress Drilling, Iranian Spies, Deer in the Lion's Den
This week's weird outdoor news—plus one faker.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Tents
Find a tent to fit your needs–basecamp, solo, bargain, ultralight, etc.–with these seven options.
Gear Review: TSL Escape Snowshoe
New to snowshoeing? Check out this stable snowshoe for beginners.
Gear Review: Redfeather LaCrosse with Pilot II Bindings Snowshoe
Great shoe for deep powder and big mountains
Gear Review: MSR Denali Tyker Snowshoe
Best shoe for the mini mountaineer
Gear Review: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe
Check out this staff favorite voted best-all-around snowshoe.
Gear Review: GV Snowshoes Cat Trail Ultralight Snowshoe
This ultralight aluminum-based snowshoe will keep you moving fast.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Gloves & Mittens
Keep your digits warm with these glove and mitten options.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Cameras
Whether you want to shoot action video or beautiful still photos we have a camera for you.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Kitchen Supplies
Found! A five-ounce sled that fits in your pack. Plus poles, sunscreen, and face masks that are winter ready.
Gear Review: Innate Kaze Mug
This Innate mug doubles as a thermos.
Gear Review: GSI Outdoors Compact Scraper
Make doing the dishes a snap with this easily packable GSI Outdoors scraper.
Gear Review: Essential Gear Windmill Classic Lighter
This refillable lighter is a snap to ignite–even with frigid fingers.
Gear Review: Stanley nineteen13 Flask
This 8-ounce flask is made of stainless steel.
Gear Review: Primus Eta CampLite Pot
The addition of heat exchanger fins helps this Primus pot boil fast, really fast.
Wilderness Conservation Cooperation
Mexico, Canada and ths US sign on to work together to protect wilderness
Green Gear: P3 International Kill A Watt EZ
A meter that calculates how much energy your electronics use each day
Green Gear: Mountain Hardwear rEva
A laptop travel case made from backpack leftovers .
Gear Review: Primus Gravity MF II Stove
This reliable camp stove runs on any gas, quick to heat and easy to use.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide: Softshells
Whether you're skiing, snowshoeing, running, or hiking this winter, grab one of these softshells.
Gear Review: Fischer BCX 6 Rugged Nordic Touring Boot
NNN-compatible with exceptional side-to-side stability.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Pants
Five shell pants for any adventure.
Gear Review: Rottefella BC Magnum Rugged Nordic Touring Binding
These bindings are surprisingly sturdy, great for cruising on sturdy terrain.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Mountaineering
Head up the mountain with these essential items: harness, rope, helmet, transceiver, crampon, and ice axe.
Gear Review: Fischer Snowbound Rugged Nordic Touring Ski
This all-around Nordic ski both glides and grips for awesome touring.
Gear Review: Garmont Excursion Backcountry Touring Boot
This boot has the best of both worlds: The comfort of a Nordic boot, with the warmth of telemark boot.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide: Winter Essentials
From a Quickie sled to sunscreen used by the U.S. ski team, these five winter essentials are must haves.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Socks, Gaiters, & Booties
Keep your feet warm and happy with these socks, gaiters, & booties.
Gear Review: Voile HD Mountaineer 3-Pin Backcountry Touring Binding
Simple and user-friendly, these Voile skis are also built to weather the abuse of varied terrains.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide: Hardshells
These six hardshell jackets will keep you covered in any weather.
Gear Review: Karhu XCD Guide Backcountry Touring Ski
Ideal for turning and climbing on rugged backcountry day trips.
Gear Review: Dynafit Zzeus TF-X/Gaia Alpine Touring Boot
Stiff on the downhill, flexible when skinning up, this boot has it all.
Lunchbox's Disaster Roundup
The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, brings you a round-up of this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses
Gear Review: G3 Onyx Alpine Touring Binding
Adjustable and easy to use, traveling through varied terrain is a breeze.
Der Yodelblog
A photo preview from our latest Editor's Choice testing junket to Switzerland
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Navigation
Never get, or stay, lost with these navigation devices.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Ski Gear
This guide covers ski gear for telemark, alpine touring, backcountry touring, and rugged Nordic touring.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Baselayers
From shorts to tops, we've got your core coverings.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Insulating Jackets
Stay cozy in all temps with these puffy jackets.
1,200 New Species Discovered in Yellowstone "bioblitz"
Scientific study yields thousands of new animals and plants in Yellowstone