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Burley Nomad Review

I explore the failures of the Burley Nomad: the piece of equipment that caused the greatest stress and danger during my travels.

Golite Lair 1 Shelter/Lair 1 Nest

Golite’s Lair 1 Shelter is an excellent example of weight conscious utility…

Garmin GPSmap 60CSx

Featured in Outside Magazine’s 2006 GEAR OF THE YEAR, Garmin’s GPSmap 60CSx ($350-$500) is an attractive GPS for the price.

Smartwool: Performance Fabric

Merino wool as next-to-skin wear has several advantages over cotton and synthetics, making it an ideal performance fabric.

Chris Bemis lives and works in Upstate New York.