Hard Shell versus Soft Shell Jackets

Heading out for a quick afternoon hike in cloudy and cool conditions, with just the lightest of drizzles in the forecast? Your soft-shell jacket could be the perfect choice. On the other hand, for that weeklong backpacking trip next month, you might do better to bring your favorite hard shell jacket. Why the difference? Well, […]

Selecting a Tent

How to select a tent? Decision time; summer’s on the way, and your camping trips are on the calendar. A new tent would be a great treat, but of the several hundred tents you find on offer, which is the one for you? This primer might offer some helpful ideas on narrowing down your search […]