This arrived this morning in the comments of the “Let’s talk hiking” post. G’day Tom, It’s Tom here from Australia. I found your blog while searching for “hiking blog”. I’m into all things that have to do with nature, such…
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Better hydration options
by tmangan • February 5, 2007 • 2 Comments
Water bladders with hoses are all the rage for day hikes and bike rides, but they do tend to spring leaks and require you to remove the bladder from your pack for refills — a major headache for backpackers. I…
For all you fabric geeks
by tmangan • February 2, 2007 • 1 Comment
A British guy with engineering training has started an outdoor clothing line called FurTech, which is all well and good (everybody oughta try starting their own business to appreciate the simplicity of a 9-to-5 work obligation), but of course being…
Calipidder’s Outdoor Retailer roundup
by tmangan • February 1, 2007 • 0 Comments
Rebecca spent last weekend in Salt Lake City gawking at gear and has a list of some of the stuff she liked. I like the sound of this: Grabber Sleeping Bag Warmers: I get so cold at night that the…
No good baby-carrying packs in the UK?
by tmangan • February 1, 2007 • 2 Comments
OutdoorsScotland thinks so. He did find a Kelty model that seemed OK, but a commenter from London noted this one was about the only one worth a look. Not exactly brimming over with solid choices, it appears. So what do…
Keeping your feet dry
by tmangan • January 29, 2007 • 2 Comments
So last year somebody gave me the bright idea that a pair of GoreTex-lined trail runners with gaiters would keep one’s tootsies toasty while snowshoeing. I tested the theory for the first time last week, and discovered the weaknesses when…
Warm feet for once
by tmangan • January 29, 2007 • 0 Comments
Warning: this post will mention one of the most odious of hiking tasks: the removal of shoes. I realize most of you take off your shoes all the time and perhaps the twisted among you take a good whiff just…
Up front
by tmangan • January 19, 2007 • 0 Comments
Stephen Regenold writes up five packs that go across the front rather the back. The idea is to redistribute weight and ease the strain on your shoulders. One of ’em creates the impression you’ve got a toaster growing out of…
Green fabrics all the rage
by tmangan • January 19, 2007 • 0 Comments
Fast Company magazine profiles a few sustainable fabrics that are catching on with gear manufacturers. One is from the ever-popular GoLite: What’s new: Recycled polyester shirts ($30 and $35) reinforced with odor-absorbing carbon from coconut shells. Eco-cred: A chemical-free process…