In This Issue

• How to Cross Streams and Rivers
• Gear Explained
• News
• Recent User Reviews
• Blog Hits
• Forum Highlights

How to Cross Streams and Rivers

Though steam and river crossings deserve special consideration in spring, crossing moving water is not only inconvenient, but also potentially hazardous, year-round. Here are some basic tips for getting across moving water when hiking and backpacking »

Gear Explained: Canoe Materials

From natural wood to modern composites, a wide range of materials are used to build canoes today. Each has its advantages and disadvantages and no one material does it all well »

News

Get Dirty on National Trails Day June 4, says Mike Rowe

Watch Jeff Lowe Open Pack of Gear After 20 Years (video)

Primus EtaSolo Stove Lawsuit by Jetboil Dismissed

CAMP Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled

Recent User Reviews

Aarn Guiding Light 60L pack by Larry P Amkraut Alpina Lite Terrain skis by Bob Ferrari Black Diamond Alpine Bod harness by FromSagetoSnow Deuter Aircontact 65+10 pack by Will Munro Equinox Katahdin pack by Hafford Granite Gear Immersion Waterproof pack by Tim C. Icebreaker Superfine 200 Hopper shirt by humble_67 Jetboil Sol Ti stove by abela

Aarn Guiding Light 60L     Jetboil Sol Ti

Keen Pyrenees boot by deutschermann MSR Alpine Bottle by Cleric NEMO Morpho 2P tent by Alleline Sea to Summit X-Mug by N2DaWild Seattle Sports Pocket Bucket by Explorer Robby Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape by Scott Etienne Soto Muka stove by hikin_jim SteriPEN Traveler water purifier by leadbelly2550 The North Face Terra 45 pack by Capow21 Browse all user reviews by date, type, or brand.

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Trailspace Blog

Outdoor gear joy, preschool style

Outdoor advice from The Naturist

Photographer Paul Nicklen's ice-bound tales

"Legends of Climbing" portraits by Jim Herrington

Deploying an airbag in an avalanche

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Forum Highlights

Backpacking with no water resource

Cord for hammock camping

DIY rain jacket

Tent(s) for family of 5

Tentilation

Patching tent floor

Ponchos

Warmest, lightest mid layer

First backpacking trip

Trip Report: Overnight to Spence and Russell Fields

Trip Report: 10,000’ Ridge spring conditions ascent

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