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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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How To: Tandem Bike Basics
Posted on March 28, 2010 | No CommentsWe decided to go for a “bicycle built for two” That way, I can’t possibly outdistance her. . . . -
“Shoulder Season” Synthetics: REI +25 Lumen & L.L. Bean +20 Katahdin Sleeping Bags
Posted on March 27, 2010 | 2 CommentsREI's Lumen +25 and L.L. Bean's Katahdin +20 are bargain sleeping bags, but which should you buy? -
High-End Canister Stoves: Is the MSR Reactor or Jetboil Helios Right For You?
Posted on March 27, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe MSR Reactor has been the highest-tech, fastest stove on the market; but does the Jetboil Helios beat it? -
Wine In The Woods: GSI Nesting Wine Glass & Platypus PlatyPreserve
Posted on March 12, 2010 | 2 CommentsThanks to GSI's folding wineglass and the PlatyPreserve wine bladders, civilized sipping has come to backpacking! -
GU Energy Gels
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No CommentsFirst of the energy gels, GU is still my favorite for its ease of use and not-too-sweet taste. -
The New Sleeping Bag Paradigm: Does EN13537 Testing Really Work?
Posted on March 8, 2010 | 1 CommentEN13537 sleeping bag testing claims to guarantee temperature consistency, but in our experience, it doesn't. -
How To: Lessons From A First (Winter) Campout
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsA change in scenery and perspective is sometimes important for all of us. -
Women’s Winter Sleeping Bags: REI Halo +10 & Radiant +10
Posted on February 7, 2010 | 2 CommentsREI's women's Halo +10 and Radiant +10 compete with each other...but which is better? -
Snowshoes Put To The Test
Posted on February 5, 2010 | 1 CommentHere’s a look specific snowshoe models we’ve actually used.
