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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Bare Ground Archive
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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? -
“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! -
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!). -
Cycling: Can Kenda’s “Iron Cloak” Flat Protection Keep You Rolling?
Posted on March 25, 2012 | 1 CommentKenda's "Iron Cloak" protection significantly reduces flats, allowing you to spend more time riding and less time being irritated. -
Gettin’ Yer Joe On: Backpacking Camp Coffee Options From Disgusting To Divine
Posted on March 19, 2012 | 3 CommentsBackcountry coffee has always been infamous for lousy quality. We tested new options, and found that's no longer true! -
Kelty Red Cloud 110: A Monster Pack Classic, Updated
Posted on February 21, 2012 | 7 CommentsKelty's Red Cloud 6650 was a great bargain in the "MONSTER pack" world. Did Kelty mess it up, or improve it in the new Red Cloud 110? -
EasternSlopes.com’s 2012 Gift Giving Guide
Posted on December 4, 2011 | No CommentsUnsure what to get the outdoors fanatic on your list? Here are some foolproof ideas! -
Two Technologies, One Goal: GoLite’s “BareTech” & Karhu’s “Fulcrum”
Posted on August 17, 2011 | 2 CommentsDramatically different sole technologies from GoLite and Karhu produce some surprising effects on heel strike when running!
