Stay dry for less: a field test of six rainworthy storm-suits that won't soak your budget

Article Abstract:

The $200 Columbia Hunstein rain jacket and pants earned the highest ratings in a test of six rainsuits that cost $200 or less. The $169.90 Cabela goretex rainsuit and the $199 EMS System III Rainbreaker were also highly rated. Criteria evaluated included ventilation, durability and style.

Raincoats, Cabela (Raingear), Campmor Camp-Tech High Peaks (Raingear), Campmor Packaway Gore-Tex (Raingear), EMS System III Rainbreaker (Raingear), Sierra Designs Oxford (Raingear)

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Winter tamers

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Snowshoes can be easier to navigate than skies in certain conditions such as deep powder or dense forests. It is best to try out several demo models before purchasing. Details about snowshoe construction, proper fit, and reviews of 10 popular models are given.

Snowshoes and snowshoeing, Snowshoeing, Snowshoes, Sherpa Lightfoot (Snowshoes), Atlas Summit (Snowshoes), Faber Safestport Bear Paw (Snowshoes), Good Thunder Backcountry (Snowshoes), MSR Denali Lhama (Snowshoes), Northern Lites Backcountry (Snowshoes), Redfeather Black Hawk (Snowshoes), Romp Back Country (Snowshoes), Tubbs MTN25 (Snowshoes), Yuba Wasatch (Snowshoes)

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The medium mummy test

Article Abstract:

A medium mummy sleeping bag will keep campers comfortable in most conditions throughout three seasons. The Western Mountaineering Apache, which sells from $230 to $290 is the best overall bag, meriting a 4.5 on a scale of one to five.

Sleeping bags, Caribou Mountaineering 3-Season (Sleeping bag), Cascade Designs Quantum 20 (Sleeping bag), Expedition Trails Cascade (Sleeping bag), Feathered Friends Hummingbird (Sleeping bag), Marmot Pinnacle (Sleeping bag), Montbell The Heat (Sleeping bag), Moonstone Muir Trail (Sleeping bag), Mountain Hardwear Crazy Legs (Sleeping bag), The North Face Minaret (Sleeping bag), Western Mountaineering Apache (Sleeping bag)

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