Featured Articles
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Weekend Getaway: Mount Washington Valley In The “Off” Season
13 May 2011 7:28 AM | 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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Spring/Summer/Fall For Whitewater Rafting
23 April 2011 3:11 PM | No CommentsWhitewater rafting is pure sensory overload, a wild rollercoaster ride with smiles guaranteed.
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Sleeping Warm In Unexpected Cold
07 March 2011 7:57 PM | No CommentsWhen the temperature drops WAY below what you planned for, you can still have a warm, comfortable night.
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Tick . . . Tick . . .Tick: Keeping Ticks Away
21 May 2010 7:25 AM | No CommentsThese simple steps can help you avoid tick bites and tick borne diseases.
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How To: Creating Camp Firewood
13 November 2009 12:29 AM | 5 CommentsHauling in firewood makes absolutely no sense, especially when you are camped in a forest where there are dead and downed branches and trees around.
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Our Favorite Things Archive
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Revision Sawfly Glasses
Posted on November 7, 2009 | 2 CommentsEyes need protection. Revision Sawfly is the best multi-lens eyewear we've ever used, and is reasonably priced. -
L.L. Bean Gore-Tex Cresta Leather Hikers
Posted on November 4, 2009 | 2 CommentsAnyone who’s ever worn uncomfortable boots on a multi-day trip will know how I feel about these babies. When you’re slogging through mud, over sharp-edged rocks, carrying a heavy pack, or just covering a lot of miles, you notice everything about your boots. Blisters go beyond being a minor inconvenience; they... -
ITP A3 EOS LED Flashlight–A Tiny, Bright Phenomenon!
Posted on October 23, 2009 | 1 CommentAsk my family…I’m a total flashlight buff. They almost invariably get the latest in their stockings at Christmas. At $23, this one is a little out of my stocking stuffer price range , but I’m recommending that they spend their own money on it! LED lights are a no-brainer for... -
The Air Grill “Blower”
Posted on October 22, 2009 | 1 CommentMy least favorite camp chore is getting down on my knees in wet duff and trying to blow life into a fitful fire. -
Stearns Dog Life Jacket
Posted on July 15, 2009 | No CommentsMy dog Chester is old, a rotten swimmer, and he's skinny and can't float. But...he loves going out in the kayak with me. -
Osprey Argon 110
Posted on February 6, 2009 | 2 CommentsI can easily see using the Argon 110 to do a week-long winter trip (or a two-week summer trip) without re-supply. And if it will carry 80 pounds comfortably, imagine how comfortable it would be with a more-normal load? Great piece of equipment!
