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Go Snowboarding In The Dark With This LED Headlamp

Technically, the Snow Peak SnowMiner LED Headlamp is for hiking in the dark. But when you see the words snow and headlamp together, can you think of anything besides snowboarding in the dark?

August 2, 2011
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Stay Warm And Dry With The Pocketable Ghost Anorak

Seasoned hikers know what it’s like start with a sunny day at the trailhead and walk into howling rain at the summit. Next time you venture out, grab the Ghost Anorak and shove everything you need in your pocket.

July 6, 2011
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The Zilch Is As Minimal As A Sport Sandal Can Get Away With

The Zilch by Teva is a sport sandal for minimalists, and it lives up to its name. With a thin footbed and highly flexible design, you’ll want them mostly for casual hiking and camping. Plus you can fold them away at a whim.

May 18, 2011
Gadgets

This Super Sherpa Climbed Everest 21 Times – Here’s His Eco Gadget Bag

Earlier this week, Apa Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Everest for a record-breaking 21st time. Known as the “Super Sherpa”, Apa made his ascent with the Eco Everest Expedition, a team with a “leave no trace” outdoor ethic that is dedicated to cleaning up Everest. Since 2008, the group has brought down over 12 tons of garbage for disposal and four human bodies for burial.

January 25, 2011
Gadgets

Monowalker Hiking Trailer Lets You Tow Your Heavy Backpack While You Bushwalk

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Bushwalking isn’t necessarily the geekiest endeavour, but a large part of that is because carrying a 40kg backpack on your back isn’t necessarily a whole heap of fun. The Monowalker hiking trailer makes the carrying aspect much easier, turning you into a proverbial horse for your backpack’s cart.

December 18, 2010
Gadgets

The Monowalker Helps You Hike With Heavy Loads

Pay no attention to the brawny, soul-patched woodsman in this picture! Instead look behind him to the Monowalker, a sort of reverse wheelbarrow that lets you pull 45kg of gear with relative ease.

February 10, 2010

Columbia’s Heated Bugathermo Boots Aren’t Really So Hot

Outside spent two months wearing Columbia’s $US250 lithium-ion-packing heater boots through snow. Unfortunately, the promise of toasty winter feet is little more than a promise.

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