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Short sleeve merino zip-t
"A couple of years ago I tracked down my most essential piece of clothing: an Ice Breaker short-sleeved zip-necked tee, and I pair it with Smartwool arm warmers for a base layer for any season...

In Editor's Roundtable » Ibex Clothing Review
February 07, 10:32am
US Dealers
I looked into sourcing the Brynje after the article a few days ago on baselayers. Reliable Racing seems to be the only US distributor but they only carry the synthetic versions not the wool. I did ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Just Say No To Wicking: Non-Traditional Base Layers Based on a Next-to-Skin Fishnet Model
November 15, 6:27am
LNT issues
I don't have a problem with the pics in this article. The first one in particular with Ryan looking at the lake is impossible to determine how far away he is from the water - in fact he could b...

In Editor's Roundtable » Tarp Camping Techniques for Inclement Conditions
October 19, 9:49am
More of these articles please
Finally, I great article in the original style of BPL. These are the reason I keep re-upping my membership. Keep them coming.

In Editor's Roundtable » Tarp Camping Techniques for Inclement Conditions
October 17, 8:01am
Different needs????
Roger said: "Thing is, I can be camped in our alpine region or in our local mountains at the peak of summer and get sleet, hail or snow with 2 hours notice. So our needs are a bit different...

In Editor's Roundtable » Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 1: Definition and Pitching
April 11, 6:27pm
Tunnel tents in the US
"But try to find tunnel tents in America and you will be surprised at the almost complete dearth of serious models." While it's true that there aren't many there are tunnel ten...

In Editor's Roundtable » Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 1: Definition and Pitching
April 11, 7:46am
Tripod
Great find Dondo, I'll be getting one. Thanks.

In Photography » One Pound Tripod
March 15, 10:01am
Icebox
To: WV Hiker, NO the IceBox DOES NOT "Simplifies the process." I have seen and looked into the IceBox years ago and though it looked fun to use I decided it was far to heavy for the valu...

In Editor's Roundtable » Make Your Own Gear: Igloos
February 29, 6:42pm
Icebox
Nice article but if I were going to do it I would just get an Ice Box from Grandshelters by Ed Huesers. Simplifies the process greatly and has years of use behind it. Nothing wrong with doing it yo...

In Editor's Roundtable » Make Your Own Gear: Igloos
February 29, 6:39am
Umbrellas
I going to agree with Walter on the location aspect of umbrella usage. Here in the mid-Atlantic we are almost always under a tree canopy or semi-bushwhacking. An umbrella would not do well. I would...

In Editor's Roundtable » Backpacking and Hiking with an Umbrella
February 08, 8:43am

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