Featured Articles
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Easy Adventure: Paddling And Pedaling Cape Cod
Posted on July 18, 2012 | 3 CommentsThink you’ve been everywhere and tried everything on Cape Cod? Probably not . . .
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Expert Advice On Selecting The Right Kayak Paddle For You And Your Boat
Posted on May 1, 2012 | 5 CommentsYour paddle is your engine. With the right paddle, you will use less energy on the water, travel farther and faster with less fatigue.
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Ride An Icelandic Horse For Family Fun! (A Love Story On Four Feet)
Posted on April 7, 2012 | 2 CommentsTake a tölt on an Icelandic and you'll be hooked for life!
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Gear Roundup: Solo Tents For Backcountry Backpacking
Posted on May 15, 2011 | 8 CommentsSolo tents open whole new worlds for backcountry backpackers; but which of the new tents is the right one for YOU?
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Weekend Getaway: Mount Washington Valley In The “Off” Season
Posted on May 13, 2011 | No CommentsThis so-called "Off Season" is a wonderful opportunity for a weekend getaway. Lodging prices are as low as they get, there’s plenty to do and fewer people to share with.
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Gear Archive
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Gear Snapshot: DriDown Technology–Is It A Game Changer?
Posted on May 2, 2013 | No CommentsMore testing to come, but for now the answer to our title is...yes, DriDown technology IS a game changer! -
Gear Snapshot: Lowa Mountain Expert Boots
Posted on April 11, 2013 | No CommentsAfter a full winter of testing, I'm prepared to say that the Mountain Expert boots from Lowa are close to perfect for my feet and my winter mountaineering needs in the Northeast. Will they work as well for you? -
Gear Snapshot: Esbit CS585HA Solid Fuel Cookset
Posted on April 8, 2013 | No CommentsThe old-faithful Esbit stove has changed, but is it cosmetic or a real improvement? -
Running On Snowshoes: Just the Thing for a Workout with Float in Deep (or Moderate) Snow
Posted on February 11, 2013 | No CommentsRunning on Kahtoola RNR snowshoes makes for an exhilarating first-time aerobic workout and new reason to love the snow. -
So, How Long Does A Fuel Canister REALLY Last???
Posted on January 25, 2013 | No CommentsFuel canisters are great, but...how long do they really last, and how do you figure out whether it's worth taking a partial on a trip? -
“Flip” Sleeping Bags–Fad Or Fab?
Posted on December 17, 2012 | No Comments"Flip" bags have been around a long time, with limited success. We test three to find out if the design is simply too flawed to really work...and are surprised at the results! -
Not Your Father’s Puffy: We Test Unusual Offerings From Patagonia, Sierra Designs, & Helly Hansen
Posted on December 4, 2012 | No CommentsMost "puffy jackets" are pretty much alike; these all break the mold . . .and leave us wishing we could have them all! -
A Female Reader’s Challenge: Can Two Backpacks Meet Every Need?
Posted on November 26, 2012 | No CommentsCan two backpacks meet a reader's need for compact storage, yet still be all she needs for various trips? We find a solution! -
Egg Beaters: The Incredible Edible Backpacking Breakfast Solution
Posted on July 30, 2012 | No CommentsEggBeaters are billed as a healthy alternative to eggs...but we've found that they're great for backpacking (and, with little effort, we can make them surprisingly UNhealthy and very tasty!).
