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Gear Aid TV: Watch DIY Repair Videos
Gear Aid recently launched Gear Aid TV, a YouTube channel devoted to DIY gear repair and maintenance videos.
Merrell Barefoot Reviewer Wins ENO Hammock System
Congratulations to Rita, who won a complete OneLink hammock sleep system from Eagle's Nest Outfitters for her review of her Merrell Barefoot Run Dash Gloves. Stay tuned for our next write-a-review giveaway in a week.
Vote Up Your Favorite Reviews
Community feedback plays a vital role in identifying and highlighting the best and most useful gear reviews on Trailspace. Today we're introducing a new interface to clarify and encourage your feedback.
Test Backcountry Gear with Trailspace's Review Corps
If you've ever wondered about other outdoor gear testing and review programs, meet Trailspace's Review Corps and find out what it takes to become a member.
Review summer gear. Win ENO hammock system.
Review any outdoor gear, apparel, or footwear for summer and you could win a complete Eagles Nest Outfitters hammock sleep system, good for your next hike, paddle, or nap.
Justin Lichter Publishes "Trail-Tested" Hiking Tips
Justin "Trauma" Lichter has learned countless thru-hiking tips, techniques, and gear know-how in more than 35,000 miles traveled across North America, New Zealand, Iceland, Africa, and the Himalaya. He shares those insights in "Trail Tested."
5 Reviewers win Trailspace pint glasses
Congratulations to our five lucky community members who each won a Trailspace pint glass for their reviews of backcountry containers, like the GSI Dukjug. Stay tuned for more gear giveaways.
Meet Trouthunter, May's most helpful reviewer
Congratulations to Trouthunter (aka Mike Gartman), author of May's most helpful gear review. The Trailspace community voted his review of the MSR WhisperLite Universal stove the most useful review of the month.
Make your gear review a "Killer Review"
Noticed that Killer Review badge on a gear review? Learn what it means and how you and your reviews can earn one too.
Review an outdoor container. Win a pint glass.
Review a container. Win a pint glass. We're giving away Trailspace pint glasses to five lucky members. To enter, just write a backcountry container review today.
PCTA defends Pacific Crest Trail from threats
The Pacific Crest Trail Association protects, preserves, and promotes the Pacific Crest Trail. This means managing threats like clear cuts, windmill farms, and motorized use with a small staff spread over three states.
Lessons from an outdoor entrepreneur
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? We reflect on passion, hard work, vision, lessons learned, and proud moments. And, of course, the members that make Trailspace a true outdoor gear community.
How to Paddle a Canoe: Strokes and Techniques
Learn how to use that canoe paddle properly. From the J stroke to the sweep, draw, and pry, here are the basic paddling strokes and techniques you need to know for any canoe trip.
Share Trailspace Sticker Adventures
Introducing the new stickers adventure forum. Share pictures of Trailspace stickers and hats on your outdoor adventures, and you could win some sweet gear.
How's your reputation?
Anyone who's ever read comments online knows that the numbers of posts, comments, or reviews an individual shares doesn't necessarily correlate with his or her value to the community. Enter reputation systems, which measure the value of each member's contributions.














