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Climbing Mt Tecumseh

I'm feeling pleasantly zonked and relaxed after climbing Mt Tecumseh (4,003 ft) this morning, number 48 on the White Mountain 4,000 footer list. It's the first time I've gotten out in few weeks due to a sinus infection I picked up on a business... 

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Timex Adventure Tech Digital Compass Watch

Don't buy the Timex Adventure Tech Digital Watch Compass. It has a built-in leather/nylon band that you can't replace without sending it back to Timex. After about 2 months of wear, the watch band begins to fray and decompose. There's no... 

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Hostile Habitats: Scotland’s Mountain Environment

About two years ago, I started to become a lot more interested in the flowers, trees, animals, bugs, fungi, and geology that I encountered on my backpacking trips. I became an amateur naturalist. This added a whole new dimension to my walks and led to... 

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Camelbak Hydrolock

I am not a fan of Camelbak hydration reservoirs, but I love their locking valves. So much, that I tear off the wimpy mouthpiece that comes with the Platypus hydration reservoir drinking system and add a Camelbak hydrolock valve to it. Camelbak hyrolocks... 

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How to Hang a Bear Bag

I had to laugh when I watched this video about hanging a bear bag and all of the things that can go wrong in the process. If you've tried this yourself, you'll know exactly what I mean. How many times have you tried to hang a bear bag, with darkness... 

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Engo Blister Relief Kit

If you're just getting into hiking again and you want to try out a bunch of different blister prevention techniques, you should know about the new Blister Prevention Kit from GoEngo.com, co-developed with John Vonhof, author of the highly respected... 

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Price Comparison Engine

Sectionhiker provides an online gear catalog and price comparison engine that features backpacking and other recreational gear from several online retailers including Backcountry.com, REI.com, MooseJaw.com, e-omc.com and Campsaver.com. Click through to a specific item and you will be presented with the lowest price for it across these fine retailers.

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