<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--generator="hikingideas/1.0"--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Hiking Ideas News</title><link>http://www.hikingideas.com/news.aspx</link><description>Backpacking and Hiking news from around the Internet.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (c) 2007-2008 Sawtooth Gear LLC</copyright><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 06:48:32 GMT</pubDate><webMaster>support@hikingideas.com</webMaster><generator>hikingideas/1.0</generator><item><title>What's the story with Vibram soles? What's so special about them?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080513.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 06:48:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080513.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I want to know about Vibram rubber. What is so special about it?...]]></description></item><item><title>Which underwear performs best for active women?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080512.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 11:26:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080512.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm headed out to Quetico for little over a week, and I need women's underwear that will last a long time, limit chafing, dry fast, and rinse well. Any suggestions?...]]></description></item><item><title>Do hiking boots made with fabric uppers offer enough ankle support?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080509.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 08:19:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080509.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Are backpacking boots made with fabric uppers stiff enough for good ankle support and protection against sharp rocks? I'm looking at the Kayland Apex Trek for a trip to Alaska, where I will glacier walk with crampons. Most of my other packing is d...]]></description></item><item><title>Can you help me salvage a hand-me-down tent?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080507.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 13:35:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080507.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I have just acquired a Quest Starlight tent that's in pretty good shape. But, the older fellow who sold it to me said that it likely wouldn't hold up to several days of rain. Can I make the fly waterproof enough so it won't wet-out if rained ...]]></description></item><item><title>What container should I use to pack all of my water into the Badlands?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080505.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 01:33:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080505.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm going backpacking in South Dakota's Badlands, and everything I read says that you have to bring in your own water. For a four day trip, that could mean as much as five gallons. What type of water containers should I use to most effect...]]></description></item><item><title>Got any advice on buying a bike while abroad?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080502.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 07:15:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080502.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm in the military and will be stationed in Aviano, Italy, in June. I would like to purchase a road bike in Italy for half ironman and ironman triathlons. How do I find a reputable bike shop abroad, and what manufacturer would you recommend?...]]></description></item><item><title>Is there a real difference between men's and women's boots?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080501.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 02:59:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200805/20080501.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Other than color, is there any difference between men's and women's boot in the same model? I am specifically interested in the La Sportiva Glacier....]]></description></item><item><title>What's the best backpack for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike attempt?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080429.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:52:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080429.html</guid><description><![CDATA[For the past five years I lived out west, but I'm now in Indiana for a year. To make the best of my stay, I'm looking for new goals to tackle and have decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. What is the best backpack to take on that ...]]></description></item><item><title>Is there a durable two-person tent that won't break the bank?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080428.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:33:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080428.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I would rank my outdoorsyness at a seven. I love backpacking, but I don't get out as often as I would like. I did, however, recently backpack South America and survived winter in southern Argentina with a cheap-o tent. Now I want to invest in...]]></description></item><item><title>Which mateable zero-degree bags are light enough for backpacking?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080423.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:45:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080423.html</guid><description><![CDATA[My husband and I are looking for relatively lightweight, zero-degree sleeping bags that can be zipped together and are suitable for backpacking. Any advice?...]]></description></item><item><title>What is the best type of sock to wear on a day hike?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080418.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:49:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080418.html</guid><description><![CDATA[What is the best type of sock to wear on a day hike? I am a naturally sweaty person and often my socks get so wet that is causes blisters. Not pretty, I know, but that's the truth of it....]]></description></item><item><title>Which hydration pack will prevent liquids from freezing while skiing?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080416.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:21:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080416.html</guid><description><![CDATA[What is your recommendation on a hydration pack that will keep fluids from freezing? Ideally it'd be small enough for resort use, but big enough to carry an extra layer, snacks, goggles, and possibly the option of straps for ski/board carry....]]></description></item><item><title>Are any stoves designed to perform at high altitude?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080414.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080414.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm looking for a new camp stove for climbing at high altitude (10,000+ feet). What's the best stove for the harsher conditions at higher altitudes?...]]></description></item><item><title>Which down jacket holds up to the demands of mountaineering?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080411.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:51:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080411.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm climbing in the Cordillera Real of Bolivia this May, and I know I need to have a down jacket. I hear it can get really cold there. What type of down jacket would you recommend?...]]></description></item><item><title>Does the newest generation of light hiking boots really cut it on the trail?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080410.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:50:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080410.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Though the treads on my six-year-old Garmont Nagevi boots don't look too worn, I've noticed that I'm slipping more than I used to. I've spent some time trying on other light hikers at the stores, and they all feel light and flimsy. I'm told this is d...]]></description></item><item><title>Can a semi-rectangular bag keep me warm enough in the Colorado Rockies?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080408.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:39:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080408.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I find mummy bags to be really confining. I understand the point, of course, but I'm a side sleeper, and I like to lay &quot;can-opener-style.&quot; (You know, with one leg pulled up and the other straight.) Can this question get any more awkward? 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From time to time I've heard that light cotton or hemp clothes are, in fact, the coolest choice for hiking in high temperatures....]]></description></item><item><title>What kind of preparation and gear do I need for a 250-mile hike?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080404.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:02:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080404.html</guid><description><![CDATA[My buddy and I are planning a mega-hike down one of Colorado's mid-length trails during summer 2009. What type of preparation and equipment will we need for a 250-mile hike? What about an overnighter that I'll be doing later this summer?...]]></description></item><item><title>Which GPS unit goes above and beyond in terms of data output?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080403.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:42:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080403.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I cycle long distances, run, backpack, use my bike trainer, etc. And I'd like some type of GPS that has it all so that I don't have to use three or four different tools. I want something that can map a route whether I'm on my bike or h...]]></description></item><item><title>What's your pick for the best lightweight, fast-drying women's travel clothing?</title><link>http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080401.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:01:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</dc:creator><category>Outside Magazine Gear Reviews</category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/200804/20080401.html</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm doing research this summer in Panama, which means hot, humid, and often wet conditions (including wading around in water and mud). Can you recommend the best lightweight, fast drying, and somewhat bug-proof women's clothing? Lot of pockets w...]]></description></item></channel></rss>