In This Issue
Trailspace News, October 2006
2007 Backpacks Preview
Throughout the fall we've been previewing the latest in new backpacks:
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Hydration Packs Looking for a pack to carry just the essentials -- including plenty of water or sports drink -- while mountain biking, adventure racing, trail running, fastpacking, or peak bagging? Then check out these packs, new for 2007, designed for outdoor adventures on the move. Read more » |
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Lumbar Packs Lumbar packs (a.k.a. hip packs or fanny packs) have been around for a quarter century, but if you haven't tried one out yet (or need to replace that 25-year-old model) check out these new offerings for 2007. Read more » |
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Winter Packs While you can carry your winter backcountry gear (skis, skins, board, snowshoes, avy probe, shovel, ice ax, tools, crampons, and whatever else suits your winter fancy) in a standard backpack, a winter-specific one will give you better carrying options. Read more » |
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GoLite For 2007 GoLite overhauled its entire line of packs, replacing 28 models with just nine backpacks in three series. The nine are proclaimed to be tougher, more comfortable, more fully featured, and on the whole even lighter. And for the first time, eight of the nine will be offered in gender-specific sizes. Read more » |
Stay tuned. We'll be previewing the latest in 2007 daypacks and internal frames later this fall.
Tag! You're It!
Just Do It. Think Different. A good tagline can capture the essence and spirit of who you are. We're looking for a tagline that captures Trailspace's essence, and who better than you to say what that is? So get your creative juices flowing and tell us, in eight words or less, what you think Trailspace is all about.
Jot down your suggestions in an e-mail to tagline@trailspace.com between now and November 30. If we like your tagline the best we'll send you a gift certificate to a major outdoor gear retailer and a selection of Trailspace swag. Every suggestion will also be entered into a random drawing for another gift certificate and more Trailspace stuff. (Watch the web site in the coming days for more specifics.)
Small Print: Contest open October 18 - November 30, 2006. Submissions become property of MacLeay Interactive Design. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. You know the drill.
Recent Reviews
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Rufessor gives us a first look at the Black Diamond Anarchist with AvaLung daypack and avalanche-safety device. Vulture19 gets out and about with a pair of Vasque Breeze GTX XCR boots. Alan Young tackles Vancouver Island's West Coast Trail carrying a Lowe Alpine Contour 60+10 Hyperlite pack. An anonymous hiker checks out a winter-worthy tunnel tent, the Hilleberg Nallo 3 GT. |
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STW swings a pair of Black Diamond Viper ice tools. Lee Paine rides out some wet weather in the Big Agnes Parkview 3 tent.
Craig Witte provides a long-term review of the Arc'Teryx Needle 55 backpack. Nutnfancy traces the evolution of the Kelty Redwing daypack. |
Do you have a favorite -- or least favorite -- piece of gear? Write a review.
Forum Highlights
Tent storage: are you a stuffer or a folder?
Share your experiences with freezer bag cooking.
Is there any danger in hiking by yourself?
What are the best knots for guying a tent?
Lots of folks are buying and selling vintage gear.
Join the conversation: all this and more in the Trailspace forums.
Trailspace Blog Hits
Acting Locally
Back in August we announced our membership in 1% For the Planet and promised to update you on exactly where Trailspace's 1% goes. First up is our own local land trust, the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance. Read more »
Walk (or Bike) to School
Did you miss that October 4 was International Walk to School Day? Stop worrying. You can still celebrate since all of October is International Walk to School Month! Wondering why a backcountry site thinks this event is important? Then read more »
Sales and Specials
Gear for Adventure is offering $5 off orders over $50 and $10 off orders over $100. Enter coupon code "5off" or "10off" at checkout.
For two weeks only, RockCreek has The North Face gear marked down 10 to 30 percent.
EMS is having a 20-percent-off Upgrade Your Gear Sale October 20-22. Beat the crowd and get your discount a day early (Thursday, October 19) by using coupon code "EMS18AFFLT6".