Gear Test: Klean Kanteen Wide Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle
October 1, 2010
Concerns over the safety of using polycarbonate plastic water bottles caused a major stir a couple of years ago. Fears were further fueled by recent research in the United States indicating that Bisphenol A (BPA), an organic chemical used in the manufacturing of polycarbonate plastic, may be toxic to... Read more »
Daypacks and Water Bottles For Active Campers
March 19, 2010
Daypacks and hydration can go hand in hand, especially if you hike a lot or spend long periods of time away from your campsite. Daypacks come in all shapes and sizes, and many today offer versatile features for outdoor activity as well as for adventure travel or school use. Some come with hydration reservoirs... Read more »
Water Ways: Kayaks and Canoes
June 1, 2004
Growing up on the southern Oregon coast afforded seemingly endless opportunities for new adventures. During the summer months, those adventures always took my friends and family to the water. More often than not, those memorable outings focused on the numerous coastal lakes and rivers shrouded by thick... Read more »
Gear Test: Backpack Chair, Hot Water on Demand, and TravelJohn
January 6, 2004
BACKPACK CHAIR The Backpack Chair by Blue Ridge Chair Works (877/218-1731; blueridgechair.com) in Asheville, North Carolina, looks like most other traditional models of folding wood-framed/canvas sling-seat camping chairs. But this one is different. It earns its keep. Attached onto the back of the... Read more »
