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In terms of winter recreation, backcountry skiing is quickly becoming one
of the fastest growing activities in recent years. Commonly referred to
as ski or alpine touring (AT for short), more and more winter
enthusiasts are opting for an "earn your turns" approach to recreating on
snow as ski resorts become increasingly expensive, crowded and tracked
out.
There was a time when backpacking or camping meant getting away from all of
the trappings of modern life. Although many of us still escape into the wild
to disconnect so we can reconnect with others and ourselves, it seems that we
still need our electronic gadgets. After all, they do help us capture our
memories and navigate our adventures [1].
As an avowed cartophile, I am always disappointed by the high cost of GPS
units. But the good news is you really don't need to fork out a lot of money
for a fancy GPS.
These days, most smartphones are on par with any GPS device. In fact, since
most phones have processors many times more powerful than any handheld GPS,
they have a better user interface and higher functionality.
-------- GORE H5 ACTIVE GORE-TEX HOODED JACKET SPECS -------------------------
* Weight: 9.5oz
* Backpack-compatible
* Engineered for Fast Hiking
* Durably waterproof
* Extremely breathable
* Seam-free shoulders and sides
* Front and rear hood drawcords
* Full-length 2-way front zip with zipper garage and underflap
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Car camping has become so much more than boxy station wagons and blue Boy
Scout neckerchiefs.
The Outdoor Project team went to Outdoor Retailer in Denver this past June,
and amid the chaos of the outdoor industry’s biggest trade show we
previewed the coolest, most intriguing gear from the biggest outdoor brands
slated for the coming seasons.
.... MSR Guardian Water Purifier specs
* Weight: 1 lb 1.3 oz
* Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.7 x 3.5 inches
* Flow rate: 2.5 liters per minute
* Pore size of 0.02 microns is effective against bacteria, particulates,
protozoa and viruses
* Cartridge Life: 10,000+ liters
* Self-cleaning
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.... WhisperLite Universal specs
* Weight: 438 g
* BTU: 9,700
* Fuel types: white gas, isobutane, kerosene, unleaded gasoline
* Extras: canister stand, windscreen
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.... MSR Thru-hiker System specs
* Weight:
* Mesh House 3: 570 g
* Wing 70: 460 g
* Footprint: 312 g
* Total: 1.342kg (1.180kg with Tyvek)
* Small pack sizes
* Comes with guy lines
* Trekking pole setup (not free standing)
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.... Hubba Hubba NX 2 specs
* 3 lbs 13 oz / 1.72 kg packed weight
* 84 x 50 x 39 inches (L x W x H)
* 18 x 6 inch packed size
* 29 sq ft floor area
* 17.5 sq ft vestibule combined area
* 2 doors
* 3-season
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.... MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 specs
* 3 lbs 13 oz / 1.72 kg packed weight
* 84 x 50 x 39 inches (L x W x H)
* 18 x 6 inch packed size
* 29 sq ft floor area
* 17.5 sq ft vestibule combined area
* 2 doors
* 3-season
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.... MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove specs
* Weight: 2.6 oz.
* Packed weight: 3.7 oz.
* Can boil a liter of water in 3.5 minutes
* Burn time (MSR IsoPro 8 oz. canister): Approximately 60 minutes
* Water boiled per 1 oz. of fuel (MSR ISoPro): 2 liters
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