In This Issue
Trailspace News |
Backpackers, hikers, and climbers have always relied on reusable water bottles. But, with health concerns about some plastics making the news, many are wondering, is that old plastic bottle safe, or is it leaching chemical compounds?
Africa 2007: Photo Safari and Kilimanjaro Hike
Bill Straka reports on his December 2007 photo safari and Kilimanjaro hike.
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008
Read about new kids' gear, packable dishes, pants with their own climbing harness, the first recycled and recyclable soft shell, a solar headlamp, and more from January's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
Recent Headlines
Backpacker Announces 2008 Editors' Choice Awards
Forest Service Encourages Kids to Get Outdoors
Washburn American Mountaineering Museum Opens
Mammut Announces Energy Neutral Rope Production
Study Shows Heat Accelerates BPA Release
Recent User Reviews
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SureFire E2L Outdoorsman flashlight Snow Peak GigaPower Stove, Auto Mion Fast Canyon water shoe MSR Reactor stove |
 Mountain Hardwear EV 2
 DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20
 Mion Fast Canyon |
Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Overboots Magellan Triton 300 GPS receiver Black Diamond Alpine CF trekking poles Gregory Deva 60 backpack Hennessy Expedition Asym hammock |
Do you have a favorite -- or least favorite -- piece of gear? Write a review.
Forum Highlights
People prefer videogames to the outdoors
Layering 102: I thought I knew what was going on...
Trip Planning: West Coast Trail - Hammocks
Join the conversation: all this and much more in the Trailspace forums
Trailspace Blog Hits
Gourmet Chocolate for the Backcountry Set
Giving Back: 1% For the Planet Donations
Choosing to Reuse: Safer Water Bottle Options
Recycle Your Dynamic Rope with Sterling
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Trailspace Hats
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All three hats are on sale this month at Gear for Adventure.
Sales and Specials
Find clothing and gear up to 55% off at the Rock/Creek winter blowout.
Backcountry.com's semi-annual sale includes 12,000 products at up to 70% off.
At Patagonia's Winterfest selected merchandise will be 30-50% off until February 21.