Gear

Everyone knows good outdoor clothing is expensive. See if you can save your old hiking apparel.

Can you revive a sputtering pack? With this diagnostic checklist, you may be able to breathe new life into a tired old backpack.

Has your sleeping bag lost its loft? Zipper off its track? Check to see if your bag is worth repairing or if it's time to buy a new one.

See if your stove or water filter is safe to repair.

Know what can and can't be repaired on your boots, and who to call.

Keep your trekking poles clean and maintained with these tips.

Insiders' tips to keep your hikers on the trail longer.

Winter sun damage can be just as bad as in summer.

Take care of your hiking boots and they'll take care of you.

Setting up a tarp? Follow these techniques depending on the situation.

A simple blister remedy gets you back on the trail fast.

Log some easy "city" miles in your new hiking boots before that epic trip.

When gently paddling amidst the mini-icebergs that grace Prince William Sound, you ponder one question: why walk?

The inside of a pack is a rough place for poorly packaged food. Protect your grub so it emerges intact.

Vancouver's Juan de Fuca Marine Trail offers the best of both worlds in a challenging and surprising 29-mile ramble.

When temps warm but the going's still snowy, strap on snowshoes to reach Washington's hidden camping gems.

A few simple precautions will prevent punctures and preserve the foam in your self-inflating pad.

Beat the rainy-day blues by playing sleeping-pad chess or checkers.

Thickness, length, width, and weight options make choosing the right pad more involved than you might think.

Finding a bivy that's just your size makes all the difference on colder nights.

Tips to keep water filters filtering.

How to dress smart and stay warm when Old Man Winter blows in.

Learn how to weatherproof your tent -- before it rains.