Gear Talk - The Outdoor Gear Magazine & Blog  | Kickstands: The Bicycle Tourist's Best Friend
10 hrs ago
Until recently, there were two accessories in my bicycle life that I've tried to avoid; rearview mirrors and kickstands. I've managed to steer clear of the first, but to my surprise, the second is immensely practical for fully-loaded bike touring. ... read more |
 | Hauling for Success
2 days ago | 1 comment
Though every climber knows that to move efficiently they must travel light, the rules change on harder, steeper climbs where you're forced to carry more. Hauling can save energy when with a light bag and light haul line. ... read more |
 | Survive This: A Bear Chows Your Food
4 days ago
You're 90 miles into a 170-mile circumnavigation of Unimak Island in Alaska's Aleutian Islands. Unimak has over 400 bears. Not little grizzly bears, but huge salmon-eating brown bears. And to save weight, your team has forgone heavy bear gear. ... read more |
 | The Physics of Spring Tension
August 27th, 2010 ago
Most of us have experienced a foot popping off the pedal while riding - or arguably worse - not being able to unclip when needed. In the history of clipless mtb pedals, spring tension snafus have provided laughs (and cries) over a post-race beer. ... read more |
 | A History of Sports Hydration Products
August 25th, 2010 ago
Modeled after the round metal canteens used by the military, the first plastic waterbottles started appearing in the '50s. Harder bottles, like Nalgenes, further evolved and dominated the market in the 1990s. ... read more |
 | Fifty Years of Climbing the Diamond
August 23rd, 2010 ago
Today, the Diamond is climbed from the trailhead & back in a day, while the first ascent in 1960 took 4 days. The difference between then and now can partially be explained by today's gear, which is lighter, stronger, safer, and easier to use. ... read more |
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