Russ at Trailcraft continues his quest to perfect java on the trail. Here’s his latest effort.

Scoutmaster tells how to make your own. Once you’ve got it made, tie yourself some knots.

This post about socks reminded me of a thought I had the other day while putting on my Ultimax socks after lord knows how many miles: when will these things ever wear out? I bought a few pairs three years…

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Winehiker offers his distinctions. My list is about the same as his. If I plan to be out all day I try to take along my water filter … it’s saved my fanny on many a hot summer hike. I…

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For all you newbies, the Hartford Courant has a Hiking 101 slide show of stuff to take along.

Joe of The Dude Abides sends greetings, and has a request for suggestions: Hey Tom… Question for you: My First Need water filter bit the dust and I need to get another one. Can you point me in the right…

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A thread at Ask Metafilter offers advice on buying a GPS. Among the responses: Just as general advice, I got my first GPS unit last December, and I recommend that you get yours used off eBay. The older models still…

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Sarah has a new must-have item for hungry hikers. Made of a mylar infused fabric, they are durable, crushable, packable and machine washable. They are sized to fit 2-3 energy or candy bars-and help with the worst part of summer:…

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If you ever find yourself camping with Steve Sergeant, you can be assured that whatever he plucks from his pack will be the cream of the gear crop — not typically the priciest, probably the lightest, inevitably the coolest. The…

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