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L.L. Bean Gore-Tex Cresta Leather Hikers
Posted on November 4, 2009 | 2 CommentsAnyone who’s ever worn uncomfortable boots on a multi-day trip will know how I feel about these babies. When you’re slogging through mud, over sharp-edged rocks, carrying a heavy pack, or just covering a lot of miles, you notice everything about your boots. Blisters go beyond... -
How To: Keep Warm-What’s Underneath It All . . .
Posted on October 30, 2009 | 7 CommentsDressing for any active outdoor pastime is always a balancing act between staying warm and staying cool. -
ITP A3 EOS LED Flashlight–A Tiny, Bright Phenomenon!
Posted on October 23, 2009 | 1 CommentAsk my family…I’m a total flashlight buff. They almost invariably get the latest in their stockings at Christmas. At $23, this one is a little out of my stocking stuffer price range , but I’m recommending that they spend their own money on it! LED lights... -
The Air Grill “Blower”
Posted on October 22, 2009 | 1 CommentMy least favorite camp chore is getting down on my knees in wet duff and trying to blow life into a fitful fire. -
How To: Backpacking In Autumn
Posted on October 2, 2009 | 1 CommentLate September and October are the best time of year for backpacking: Warm days, nights cool enough to make a campfire and a warm sleeping bag welcome, few bugs around to bug you . . . -
How To: Backpacking Camping Checklist
Posted on September 25, 2009 | 2 CommentsNote: this list is always a work in progress, feel free to contact me with additions or quibbles timjones@easternslopes.com -
Many Ways To Move . . .
Posted on August 21, 2009 | No CommentsIt’s easy to get lost in yearning for the things I can’t do. Pedaling, paddling, backpacking, fly fishing, rock climbing, archery, rollerskiing, swimming, surfing, windsurfing, ziplines and aerial adventures, even something as simple as playing Frisbee—all things I like to do at this time of year—are off limits until this injury heals. The good part of this injury is that it should heal completely—if I just give it some time. But in a way, the very fact that it’s temporary creates it’s own problems. -
How To: 11 Essentials For Hiking Safely
Posted on July 24, 2009 | 1 CommentWith these 11 items, you’re prepared to go out on the trail, have fun, and be safe. What more could you ask? -
How To: Pick Hiking Boots
Posted on July 24, 2009 | 2 CommentsThe most versatile footwear you can own is a comfortable pair of lightweight hiking boots. They'll take you on a trail hike, over a mountain, or through the brush to a hidden stream, with a backpack or without, and even handle a city sidewalk, if that's where you are forced to walk.
