Merino wool is a super fiber that’s both natural and highly technical. The best merino wool clothing somehow manages to be comfortable in 95-degree heat, while merino base layers keep you warm well below freezing. Unlike synthetic fibers derived from petroleum, merino wool is renewable. Merino wool’s versatility means there’s a bewildering array of blends
Alex Harman was on the last stretch of his trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania when he stopped on a steep part of the mountain. He had gone to bed at 3 p.m. the day before and set his alarm for midnight to start hiking early. Now the sun was coming up,
I’ve had very few problems with any inflatable sleeping pad I’ve tried. Some have lost air, but none have ever completely deflated (knock on wood). That said, there are some tricks to get the best sleep possible and have a pleasant trip. Do not inflate your sanitary pad with your mouth: On the one hand,
less is less Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. This is especially true when you’re carrying everything you need for a week’s worth of life on your back, which brings us to the backpacking quilt: it’s a sleeping bag, but less of it. In many cases, all you need is a backpacking quilt, and I