Archive for gear
Review: fishing gear made for women
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend March 18, 2010)
The general outdoor industry realized several years ago that women get out and hike, bike, camp and »»
Gear Review: Fishpond’s duffel handles expedition gear with ease
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend March 18, 2010)
Spring in the Northwest can be great for outdoor adventures. Or it can be miserable — cold, »»
Gear Review: Stay dry during early hiking season
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend March 10, 2010)
It seems spring has arrived early in Western Washington this year, which means we’ll have a longer »»
Gear Review: Car-camping appliances for the 21st century
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend January 20, 2009)
Coleman’s new LED Quad lantern and Brunton’s Profile Duo range-grill combo add modern touches to camping »»
Gear Review: Footwear for puddle stomping
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend November 26, 2009)
The Zephyr GTX trail shoe from Lowa is a top-quality wet-weather stomper
No matter your true age, if you »»
Gear Review: Trail shoes to satisfy speed demons
(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend November 26, 2009)
Our crew of gear reviewers pick two top trail-running shoes, from Vasque and The North Face.
There’s a growing »»
GEAR REVIEW: Watch where you’re going
While some hikers favor simple, clean wristwatches that keep reliable time, others seek out the most advanced technology to wear on their wrists.
We’ve previously addressed the first »»
APPAREL REVU: Specialized outdoor apparel supports achy joints
The manufacturer’s claims left me skeptical. Shirts and tights that not only supported achy joints but relieved fatigue and strengthened muscles? So I enlisted one of my »»
TENTS: Cut the price of your family vacation: Go camping
Vacationers typically cut back on luxury accommodations during tough economic times, but not always.
By skipping the hotels altogether, family camping trips can be first-rate vacations without big »»