Category: backpacking
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Yushan Hiking Trip October 1-3 2016
A few months ago, I saw Richard Saunders posting on Taipei Hikers about an upcoming hiking trip to Yushan, Taiwan’s highest mountain at 3952m. Since I knew that it took time to get the permits and even then, it wasn’t a sure thing, I jumped on the chance to climb this peak. At the time,…
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Osprey Raptor Hydration Packs
There is something pretty neat about the new Osprey Raptor hydration packs: they use hydraulic pressure to bring water through the tube. No more sucking. It just flows. There is also a hiking/running line called Mantra. The Raptor is available in 4 sizes, (6, 10, 14 and 18), and uses a customized integrated Nalgene hydration…
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Bridgedale Performance Socks
Bridgedale makes great socks.
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Zamberlan Boots
Zamberlan makes great boots. I got the 636 Master GT RR.
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Staying Warm In Cold Weather
Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht on how to stay warm in cold climates and cold weather hikes. (see pdf as html)
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Cold Weather Clothing Issued For Antarctica
Cold weather clothing issued for Nasa people working in the Antarctic.
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Best Of Adventure Gear 2008
Best of adventure gear 2008 by National Geographic.
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Skeletool CX
Leatherman’s 5oz multitool is a beauty.
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Nau Makes Sustainable Clothing
Nau makes sustainable clothing (and a kick-ass website as well!).
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Difference Between EVent And Gore-Tex
The difference between eVent and Gore-Tex fabrics.
memoirs on a rainy day 