Gear

Ultralight Pack Smackdown

August 28, 2019

Outfitted for a seven-day trip with an ultralight pack (left) versus a load monster (right). by Andy Dappen Prelude: This pack review was originally prepared for Backpacker Magazine. A group of us did the ‘r... Read More...

Better Than Tape

August 14, 2019

Gear, Things to know

Better than Duct Tape? Duct tape is great -- a wad of it should be in every outdoorsman’s repair kit. However -- and here we risk uttering heresy -- if you want the best outdoor-equipment fix-it item o... Read More...

Glamping Shaffer Style

June 10, 2019

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

Glamping Shaffer Style by Sarah Shaffer Glamping is the activity of camping with some of the comforts and luxuries of home. It derives from the words "glamourous" and "camping", as said by Dictionary.com. Thi... Read More...

Desmarais Twins: Gear Recommendations

June 7, 2019

Adventure, Gear

Andy Dappen asked the Desmarais twins if they would list what they carry on trail runs. The duo also enjoys picking the brains of other hardcore athletes and included a list of all-star trail-running products t... Read More...

Always Take a Pack-Even on Short Hikes

June 3, 2019

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Always Take a Pack – Even on Short Hikes by Jaana Hatton You're thinking of a quick hike, just a few hour walk, so you can forget about the pack, right? Think again. Given the possibility of injuries, navi... Read More...

Trekking Poles-The Why & The How

May 20, 2019

Gear, Things to know

Trekking Poles - The Why and The How by Andy Dappen Should you walk with or without them? Certainly they’re not needed by everyone, but anyone with tweaks and/or injuries to the ankles, knees, hips, or lower... Read More...

Adventure through Bikepacking

May 8, 2019

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

by Ray Birks Ray Birks, author of this article, volunteer extraordinaire for WenOut, and experienced mountain biker. Back in the day, before specialized gear and actual knowledge of what we were doing,... Read More...

Fat Biking-The Real Deal

April 8, 2019

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Editors Note: Although the snow is melting, you may be able to find some good deals on fat bikes during spring and summer. Therefore, to excite and entice you for next fat bike season we felt publishing this ar... Read More...

Home Bike Repair

March 25, 2019

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

by Ray Birks Ray Birks-Author of this article and core volunteer for WenatcheeOutdoors. I’ll admit that I do like winter and snow sports but there’s always a part of me that pines for warmer temperatures a... Read More...

Backcountry Skiing Tip

March 6, 2019

Gear, Things to know

Backcountry Skiing Tip by Andy Dappen Backcountry skiers spend hundreds of dollars shaving ounces of weight from their skis, boots, and bindings ...and then they walk uphill, collect a lot of snow on the tops... Read More...

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