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Any pros and cons to using a leather boot that is not Gore-tex? Can the boot truly be waterproofed? I'm looking for a late fall/early spring boot for use in the Adirondack High Peaks. When there is snow on all trails regardless of elevation, I use Vasque Arctics for boots. They do the job...

For those that have garments made from Polartec Powershield: How is the breathability of the fabric? Especially compared to a stretch woven fabric like Schoeller or other that does not use a membrane. How is the water resistance of the fabric? Especially compared to a stretch woven like...

Like many out there, I have been searching (and searching and searching) for the perfect winter boot. I've bought and tried a few, but never been completely happy. I have liked some of the Columbia Bugaboot, Columbia Excellerator, Vasque Artic, etc. boots, but I have found that the Thinsulate...

Exped Wallcreeper PL - Versatile Gear - Jacket, Parka, Sleeping Bag, & Overbag in One I was at a recent Outdoor Retailer show and was really impressed by the versatility of this piece of equipment: Exped Wallcreeper PL The PL stands for PrimaLoft, but it is also available in a down version...

I'm looking at getting a union suit (one piece base layer) to use both under a drysuit (whitewater paddling) as well as for winter hiking/camping. Ability to relieve myself without taking the suit off is a must. For those that have used union suits, do you have a preference for the back door...

I'm thinking about adding another tent to my collection. I'm looking for a fairly light 2-person tent that can also be pitched with the fly only (and a footprint) in case I want to travel very light. Anyone have experience with nylon vs. polyester rain flys? I understand that polyester is...

Anybody have any suggestions for an alternative to ski goggles for use above timberline in cold and windy conditions? I can't stand bringing those things along. I do bring them, but there must be a better alternative. They're big, bulky, and you can't just throw them in your pack anywhere...

I just can's seem to keep my damn shirt tucked into my pants while I hike. Perhaps it's a combination of all the movement, or the pack pushing my pants down. Suspenders on the pants don't seem to do the trick either. I can't tell you how often I have to stop to tuck my shirt in and pull my...

I was just putting together a rafting trip for the Glens Falls-Saratoga Adirondack Mountain Club outings schedule, when the thought occurred to me that a whitewater rafting trip could make a damn good excuse for another VFTT gathering in May. Granted the focus would not involve hiking, but it...