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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 -------- WHERE TO BUY IT ------------------------------------------------
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 ....
.... WhisperLite Universal specs * Weight: 438 g * BTU: 9,700 * Fuel types: white gas, isobutane, kerosene, unleaded gasoline  * Extras: canister stand, windscreen ....
.... 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) ....
.... 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 ....
.... 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 ....
.... 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 ....