Best good light-hiking shoes

I'm surprised that you've found approach shoes to be hot and heavy. A shoe like the Scarpa Epic ($95, comes in 14) is light and feels almost like a hybrid between an approach shoe and trail runner. It has a rubber toe rand for protection, mesh uppers for breathability, and a lugged, sticky outsole. Montrail's Mountain Masochist ($95, goes to size 15) is more of a pure trail runner, but it has a nice, grippy sole. Like the Epic, it doesn't come...

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What do I need to trek through the jungles of Thailand

Depending on where you are in Thailand, can be much cooler than you think.  Particularly in the north it is possible to night temperatures drop to near freezing.  And August is the rainy season, so it will be wet. So let's simplify things.  I will definitely stay in nylon / Gore - Tex camp.  Cotton will get wet and be just heavy and useless.  Long pants to protect the foot, the same for you shirt - long sleeves.  Although...

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Best backpack for carrying both fishing and photography gear

Lowepro As luck would have it, fly-fishing and photography have fairly similar portaging needs. Mainly, lots of little compartments and places to put stuff. Your search probably is going to begin and end with Lowepro, the company that makes more and better camera-friendly bags and packs than anyone else. At the higher end of their line you'll find the DryZone 200. It'll hold a big SLR plus four or five lenses and multiple accessories, which...

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The best solo shelter on the market

Sierra Designs' Light Year 1Does he mean bivy bag. Because that's usually where the word bivy comes in. A bivy (or bivouac) bag is simply a water-resistant (often made from Gore-Tex) tub that you slide into-dressed, or in a sleeping bag. I'm not wild about bivy bags, except as a superlight shelter of last resort. For almost all camping I prefer a tent. And besides, tents are so light these days that bivy bags really don't offer much advantage...

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Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport

Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport men's multisport shoes take the KSO and KSO Trek design to the next step, offering a lightweight, agile platform with low-profile lugs for all-around use.Uppers made of synthetic and coconut fiber fit low on feet and offer great breathability and durable performance; stretch-mesh panels help keep debris and grit out Individual toe slots enhance dexterity, control and stability to deliver a natural walking motion Instep...

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Vibram FiveFingers Bikila LS Running

Designed specifically for natural running, the Vibram FiveFingers Bikila LS running shoes offer a near-barefoot experience and a custom, snug fit thanks to a quick-lace system.Uppers created using coconut fiber, polyurethane and nylon create light but tough outer shells that hug your feet and keep debris out Individual toe slots enhance dexterity, control and stability to deliver a natural running motion; thermoplastic urethane toe bumpers...

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BEST Marmot Widi is a roomy 3-person

The Marmot Widi is a roomy 3-person tunnel tent and a superior choice for cold, wet environments. Pitch the fly first and then hang the tent body from the inside of it and the tent will remain dry.DAC Featherlite® NSL hoop-style poles run through sleeves on the exterior of the rainfly; tent attaches to interior of rainfly via webbing loops and toggles Storm Pitch design allows the Widi fly to be staked out with just the fly, poles and stakes;...

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BEST Tadpole 23 tent

A unique silhouette with a stellar reputation, The North Face classic Tadpole 23 tent has user-friendly features and a design that makes it ideal for 3-season exploration.Freestanding, geo-hybrid design offers an efficient shape and excellent weight-to-space ratio; plus, you get a large front D-shape door and vestibule Mesh canopy and door promote high and low air circulation, increasing ventilation and breathability and decreasing interior...

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BEST Nemo Morpho 2P hiking tents

With its remarkable strength, easy setup and beautiful simplicity, the Nemo Morpho 2P is the perfect shelter for extended adventures. Morpho offers commodious living quarters with nice elbow room.Morpho 2P features a sturdy all-weather design and can withstand vicious downpours, high winds and early-season snow Shell walls are made from lightweight, non-breathable silnylon; upper waterproof OSMO™ fabric fights condensation via its high rate of...

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Best The SOGZilla knife

The SOGZilla knife features a big-bodied blade with a distinctive shape that facilitates fast and effortless opening. Its ergonomic design feels familiar in your hand.Stainless-steel blade with satin finish is partially serrated for a wide range of uses Glass-reinforced handle features a textured, grippy surface and a low-profile, reversible pocket clip The SOGZilla knife is built tough with steel liners SPECIFICATION...

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Best knife for camping

The Swiss Army Explorer knife with pouch features 2 blades and other tools for traveling, including scissors, magnifying glass, phillips screwdriver, corkscrew and hook.Also includes can opener with screwdriver, bottle opener with screwdriver and wire stripper, reamer with sewing eye, tweezers, toothpick and key ring Nylon handle, aluminum housing and durable, stainless-steel components Includes rugged pouch with belt loop Crafted by Victorinox...

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7 Best Outdoor Gear Picks

 7 Best Outdoor Gear Picks for 2009Every year, outdoor gear seems to get lighter, warmer and more expensive. But with the economy in recession, outdoor enthusiasts (and, especially, casual weekend warriors) may now be more inclined to make their jackets or tents last an extra year. And that has retailers and manufacturers worried. At the highest end, many companies chose to show the same products as last year. As a result, this may be the...

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Best outdoor gear Review multi-function watch

Sporting Goods You’re on the tailor-made track, Jacob. Suunto’s limelight ($249 in the Lava igneous Multifunction edition, which is pretty sharp) has all the basics: altimeter out-and-out to a meter, digital compass, watch functions, further a barometer. And it’s waterproof to 100 feet, just in case. The Tech4o TrailLeader ($150) is a newborn contender. It has all the same draft as the Suunto eliminate rate of ascent or descent, but adds an accelerometer...

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Best outdoor gear for marathon

Running shoes Outdoor gear Review Interesting catechize. I be acquainted the minimalist approach is all the rage right now–Vibram FiveFingers also all that–but for a longer venture on roads? I just don’t think minimal is the way to go. Not that you want to be longish on pillows. If you are thinking of a marathon, jewel a shoe that feels good and undertaking with that. contract your conformation exemplify the cushion. That means vigor to adopt a...

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As a company that sells shin guards and gel inserts for bike shoes, you'd think cases for Apple iPads would be a stretch. But new to the product line at G-Form LLC, a company based in Providence, R.I., are cases made for computers. The link from shin guards and knee pads to cases for laptops and Apple iPads is found in G-Form's special impact-resistant foam, a spongy material that's flexible when you push it with a finger. But strike the...

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Best Outdoor Ski Suite

If, by "cool-looking" you mean you want to look like a Bond girl, then Bogner's Ski Suit Marly ($2,699; bogner.com) is the one-piece for you. Fully waterproof and breathable, the Marly has all the bells and whistles to keep you warm, but enough bling to get the attention of everyone on the mountain. The suit's back, arms, and chest have flower motifs embroidered with silver thread and Swarovski crystals, and the removable fur-compatible hood...

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10 Women's Summer Swimming Essentials

Whether you're cooling off during a weekly swim in the local outdoor pool or training daily for a triathlon in a state-of-the-art aquatics center, you'll want to outfit yourself with gear made for the pool. Presenting the 10 best summer swimming products for 2011, from suits to shampoo. Right before you jump in, rub on some DermaSwim pre-swimming lotion ($14; dermaswimpro.com). The thick, white cream blocks the absorption of chlorine into...

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