The Pakems Cortina packboots ($80) are the cold-weather flip flop—the end-of-the day podiatry receptacle to soothe swollen, tired and sore feet. Except that the Pakems Cortina packboots are insulated snow boots…
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Fall has been a beautiful, fun time to be out hiking. It was even more fun because I was using the MSR DynaLock Explore Backcountry Poles ($99.95). They are lightweight,…
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There are a lot of options out there in the ultralight “canister stove” space but, for my money, the MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove ($114.95) is one of the best choices.…
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November 17th is National Take a Hike Day, an annual celebration of hiking that was established by the American Hiking Society to encourage people to get outside and connect with…
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A tea kettle is one of those utilitarian vessels used to heat and boil water for coffee, tea, cocoa and instant oatmeal. Well, the GSI Outdoors Halulite Ketalist II ($34.95)…
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The Fjällräven Keb Trouser ($225) is like the Mercedes G550 W4 of the hiking pant genre: An iconic, classic workhorse with the standard features that get the job done. The first…
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As a guide and owner of AdventurHER Travel, there’s a lot riding on my gear (like my professionalism or reputation of my entire company); it has to work flawlessly. The…
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The best way to see fall colors is to get out of the car and onto the trail. On foot, you escape traffic, breathe fresh, invigorating air and witness the…