Born Again Rain Mitts
Something that was nearly ubiquitous on the early gear lists of our staff was the Outdoor Research Rain Mitt (a few were aficianados of the Lobster Claw style). These little beauties weighed 1.1 oz…
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Kanso: A Blueprint for Better Gear Design
Wouldn't it be great to find better gear that allows us to exist in concert with, and not because of that gear?"Simplicity means the achievement of maximum effect with minimum means." - Dr. Koichi…
Ricoh GR Digital
If you're serious about blending photography and mountaineering, you'll know that the list of cameras suitable for professional quality photographs that can withstand the rigors of mountain life and weather is extremely short. The…
Gnarly Mosquitoes and Combat Gear
I actually know hikers that refuse to go certain places at certain times because the mosquitoes are "bad". I know, crazy, isn't it? The worst I've experienced was on the Thorofare River south of…
Titanium Trike
I'm no expert in, nor do I closely monitor, the bike industry. But I love seeing weight reduced. I have been researching road bikes lately, and would love to build a Litespeed fixie with…