Gadget Gotta: Tikka Headlamp
Every so often, technology reworks something so well that the result becomes indispensable. Matches, for example: who could start a fire without them? Lexan water bottles, the dial compass, pocket knives...it just makes sense to have these with you for all kinds of activities. Well, add this headlamp to the list.
Counter Assault Bear Keg
Last year, new regulations took effect, requiring all overnight campers in the eastern High Peaks region of the Adirondacks must carry and use a bear-proof canister. These containers are heavy by backpacking standards, but have been tested to thwart a bear's attempt to break or open them. We take a look at the biggest one currently on the market and make a few observations about bear cannisters in general.
Photon Micro-Lite 3
Super-Tiny Superlight
If the Petzl Tikka isn't small enough for your light-emitting gadget demands, maybe this will fit the bill. Photon Light is a small company dedicated to producing high quality, super-functional lighting tools. Check out their Photon Three Keychain Light
RUNNING REVIEW: 2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Can a little pipsqueak car survive the North Country environment and bring some measure of economy and environmental consciousness to the rough roads up here? It's a theory we're going to explore in this, our running review, over the next few years, as we drive our new Elantra around.
Mud Season Footwear: Asolo GV 6
My cheap light hikers couldn't make it through winter with enough oomph to handle the approaching slop and mire of mud season. I bit the bullet and bought Asolo's top of the line midweight boot: here is my take on them.