Get the Right Tent for the Job

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If you’re going to be hiking for days or weeks, or if you want to take a mountain bike and travel cross-country for a spell, then you’re going to need a tent. This means, of course, that you’re going to be carrying that tent for a long time every day. Minimizing weight is of utmost importance if you don’t want to exhaust yourself on the trail. First, consider the fabric. You should strive for something [...] Read more »

Picking the Right Size for Your Mountain Bike

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If you’re having trouble picking the perfect mountain bike for you, then you should consider which size is best first. Once you narrow that down, you can make other selections and figure out exactly which bicycle you want. Consider these tips to help you make your choice. If you’re tall and lanky, then chances are, you’ll want the lightest frame possible with short suspension travel. You want something that flows with your size, and a [...] Read more »

Mountain Bikes & Hiking Trails Require the Right Shoes

If you’re going to go out hiking or hop on a mountain bike and ride, then you need proper footwear. It can be painful, even dangerous, to use footwear that isn’t ready for what you’re going to throw at it on the trails. Here are a few tips to help you make sure that you’ve got shoes that will do the job. Whether you’re walking the trails or riding them, you need good insulation. It [...] Read more »