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09/22/2011
Walking sticks for hiking is a common accessory with hikers for many good reasons; in order to clear bushes or even grass obstructing the trail, as aid for stability particularly for seniors backpackers as well as for removing spider webs. Walking sticks ... Read more
09/20/2011
Climbing Pico de Orizaba is an exhilarating experience. Most climbers who've visited Orizaba make their first return trip to the mountain within a year. And there are some climbers who climb Orizaba as part of their yearly routine. Mountaineering is an a ... Read more
09/17/2011
A trusty walking stick is helpful for fording streams and navigating slippery trails. But why not use it to steady your camera, as well as your footing?In the wide world of walking sticks, there are basically two types: the ones you buy and the ones you ... Read more
09/15/2011
Tungsten carbide is a special chemical compound that is derived by combining two elements tungsten and carbon atoms together. The unique combination of these two results in a product that is extremely hard with high electrical resistivity. This is the ma ... Read more
09/13/2011
This article is about snow footwear. For the resort, see Snowshoe Mountain. For the hare, see Snowshoe Hare. For other uses, see Snowshoe (disambiguation). Snowshoes, sometimes colloquially referred to as webs, are footwear for walking over snow. Snowsh ... Read more
09/06/2011
MSR Rapid Stash – First Search Out of doors gear manufactures MSR cheap tents currently made available an intensive collection of outdoor shelters, regarded as the critical sequence. Now for 2011 they've designed a full new variety with the Rapid St ... Read more
09/03/2011
One of the main contributors to backpack weight is your shelter. Two-person tents can weigh six pounds or more. Even a solo tent can be heavy after a long day of backpacking. And that weight seems to be cumulative on an extended hike, getting heavier day ... Read more
09/01/2011
Pyramid tents - These were actually the very first tent design. They use one straight pole in the middle of the tent to create a pyramid shaped tent. In actual practice they are often designed to use trekking poles, having no tent poles of their own. Thi ... Read more