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3y ago
Dan Durston is a gear designer, wilderness guide, and biologist. In this interview with Rex Sanders, he talks about the process and philosophy of shelter design.
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Greek philosophy says you can't step in the same river twice, but what about backpacking the same trail?
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The Red Paw Packs Flatiron Pack 28 L (13 to 19 oz / 368 g to 538 g, MSRP from $220) is a customizable low-volume overnight / daypack with a unique zippered main compartment.
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3y ago
The Black Diamond Blitz Traction Spikes (MSRP $39.95, 1.5 to 1.8 oz / 42 to 50 g) are ultralight, stainless-steel, forefoot-only traction devices for shoes and boots intended for incidental use on hard-packed snow terrain.
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3y ago
The words you carry with you are just as important as your gear.
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3y ago
The Gryphon Gear Aries 20 Quilt (25.7 oz / 729 g, MSRP from $327) is a three-season quilt with a differential cut, draft collar, an edge tensioning system, and 17.5 oz (496 g) of down fill.
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3y ago
+ using HRV monitoring for straining & recovery & taking beginners into wild places
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Stephen Seeber subjects ten fleece samples to rigorous thermal testing.
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3y ago
Mark Wetherington's tenkara gear list serves as a great entry point to backcountry fly fishing for newcomers.
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3y ago
In this Skills Short episode, Ryan and Andrew talk about the essential skills and gear needed to take up the sport of tenkara-style fly fishing.
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