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Why not clip-ons?
I have worn glasses for more than 55 years and have had varied sunglasses/transition alternatives in that time. ESPECIALLY for outdoors I find clip-ons, especially flip-ups, to be the best bet. The...

In GEAR » Rx Sunglasses
April 02, 3:33pm

Arm Warmers
Here I go again. Arm warmers make a short-sleeved shirt a long-sleeved one; stunningly, it does the reverse, too. They are especially useful for reconfiguring your attire while moving, lessening or...

In GEAR » Shirt for chilly mornings
March 23, 11:03am

External Frame Packs?
Erik, You're absolutely shoving me into using it. Great ideas! Looking forward to playing with it on the trail -- and in the bush. Thanks.

In GEAR » External Frame Packs?
February 27, 9:48am

Another thought on external frame packs
My hiking buddy still uses his external even on some bushwhacks; at 65, he's a year older than I am and both of us have shed a lot of excess carry weight in the last few years from "the ol...

In GEAR » External Frame Packs?
February 27, 4:59am

20,000
Have others noticed we are bearing down on 20,000 threads on this chat line? Personally, I am impressed and I think that's a great recommendation for BPL. What will the 20,000th thread be? Does...

In GEAR » 20,000
February 12, 4:08am

Thermometer
Before a fall camping trip I got a cheap min-max thermometer from Wal-Mart to establish limits of a quilt I have mixed feelings for. The thermometer brand is Accurite. It weighs 34 grams (1.2 oz) a...

In GEAR » thermometer
February 12, 4:03am

Ibex and wool
Thanks for the article. I have been a woollie since the 80s, when it was very hard to find in any weight. A couple of years ago I tracked down my most essential piece of clothing: an Ice Breaker s...

In Editor's Roundtable » Ibex Clothing Review
February 06, 3:30pm

rated low temperature?
I know I have a gift for missing the obvious, but except for the name "15" I failed to notice any information as to the low temperature rating of this bag. Is it in fact 15 degree?

In Editor's Roundtable » Sierra Designs Cloud 15 Review
January 23, 10:35am

Quilt straps
I have used a quilt in Maine for about a year now. I get cold VERY easily, and I found that I froze at 30 degrees. My quilt came with loops but no straps and I did not know what they were for. Now ...

In GEAR » New quilt user.
October 23, 5:12am

Microspikes in packs
It's getting to the time of year to think about Microspikes. I refuse to carry them loose in my pack although they could lighten things by making holes and cutting down air resistance. For the ...

In GEAR » Microspikes in packs
October 21, 11:47am

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