Better britches

Article Abstract:

Pants should be selected carefully before hiking. They should either be wool or synthetic and should fit comfortably. A full field test was not conducted on these pants, but each pair was worn. All were liked, and prices ranged from $22 to $180. A list of manufacturers is given.

Equipment and supplies, Sportswear, Hiking, Sport clothes, Trousers, Pants, Adidas Equipment Adventure Stretch Pants(Pants), Ex Officio Amphibious Pants(Pants), Helly-Hansen Wenatchee Knickers(Pants), Helly-Hansen Lifa Prolite(Pants), Hind Munich Tights(Pants), Integral Explorawear Combo Pant(Pants), Montbell Anacapa Pants(Pants), Nike ACG Dri-F.I.T. Tights(Pants), Sierra Designs Quick Dry Multi-Feature Pants(Pants), Teton Mountain Works Free Climb Condor(Pants), Woolrich Eagle's Mere Field Pants(Pants)

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The water filter field test

Article Abstract:

Most commercial water filters screen out harmful agents, but they vary considerably in performance in backcountry situations. A team of 51 testers evaluated seven popular backcountry, portable water filters. The $49.95 Pur HIker filter was the top-rated model.

Filters (Separation), PUR Hiker (Water purifier), Basic Designs 2050 Ceramic Filter Pump (Water purifier), General Ecology First Need Deluxe (Water purifier), Katadyn Pocket Filter (Water purifier), MSR MiniWorks (Water purifier), SweetWater Guardian (Water purifier), Timberline Eagle (Water purifier)

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Cowboys on the Niger

Article Abstract:

Four men enjoyed adventure and a few frightening episodes during a kayak trip down the Niger River. They encountered African killer bees, crocodiles and hippopotami. A list of recommended gear for such a trip is included.

Description and travel, Africa, Kayak touring, Niger River

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