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Field Notes: The Latest Word from Our Testers
True-blue reviews on the latest items we've taken out on trail.
Green Scene: BPA-Free Water Bottles
Lighten your planetary load, water bottle style, with these BPA-free water bottle alternatives.
Editors' Choice Award Winner: Scarpa Kailash Boot
Editor in Chief Jon Dorn showcases this award winner at the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Show.
Size and Buy the Perfect Backpack
Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter drops some knowledge on how to find, fit, and buy your perfect backpack.
How to Recycle Your Fuel Canisters
Are the fuel canisters for backpacking stoves refillable or recyclable? Or are we just creating more waste when we purchase these stoves in the quest of lightness?
A Helmet for All Occasions?
Is there a multipurpose helmet out there I can use for skiing, climbing etc. or should I just plan on getting one for each season/sport?
Bag Capacity Confusion
I'm confused about the capacity figures that backpack manufacturers claim. With daypacks it seems that the figures advertised are always about 20 percent higher than what the pack actually holds. What gives?
Shelters Plus: Hammocks, Bivys, and TarpsThese versatile sanctuaries do more than just keep you dry. ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: See our video review of the latest bivys and hammocks. 
Field Notes: The Latest Word from Our TestersTrue-blue reviews on the latest items we've taken out on trail. 
Green Scene: BPA-Free Water BottlesLighten your planetary load, water bottle style, with these BPA-free water bottle alternatives. |
Big-Trip Boots: Trail BlazersGet maximum support, traction, and protection without wafflestomper weight or break-in. Welcome to the new breed of all-terrain, any-load boots. 
Lightweight Climbing GearWith a light climbing rope, shoes, and harness, you'll be packed and ready to hit the rock in no time. 
Field Notes: The Latest Word from Our TestersThe green truth behind bamboo, a hyper-efficient cookpot, and a bargain three-person tent. |
ShadowI have been using the Kelty Shadow pack for over a year now. It is in great shape no tears all the zippers and stitches are still ... Read more LightningThe Sierra Designs Lightning is a versatile 3 season tent. The lightning weighs under 4 pounds and packs small to fit into my pack. ... Read more Summit Park 15 DegreeOh... this is an easy one. We all know the song, "These are a few of my favorite things." Well, in my version, I pulled out the bright ... Read more |
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Gear Photos + Videos
Editors' Choice Award Winner: Scarpa Kailash BootEditor in Chief Jon Dorn showcases this award winner at the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Show. |
Camping, Hammock StylePhoto by: Shannon Davis & Katie Herrell Associate editor Shannon Davis shows you how to swing in style. |
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Canister backpacking stoves are becoming so popular, but I have a concern about them that I can't find much info about. Are the canisters refillable or recyclable? Or are we just creating more waste when we purchase these stoves in the quest of lightness?
Submitted by: Heidi Arnold, Seattle, WA
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While stove canisters are not refillable (yet, anyway!), they are recyclable, though most people still don't know it. They're made of steel and can be recycled with your beer cans and crumpled tin foil.
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