The family-tent field test

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Nine tents are rated for such features as space, durability, ventilation, weatherproofing, stability, and ease of setup. Price and weight are included for each. Ratings are on a scale of one to five, with two tents receiving an overall four rating: the Moss Big Dipper and The North Face Hotel 46.

Evaluation, Tents, Eureka Equinox 4 (Tent), Kelty Domolite 4 (Tent), L.L. Bean Dome (Tent), Moss Big Dipper (Tent), The North Face Hotel 46 (Tent), Outbound Clipsilver (Tent), Quest Conquest (Tent), REI Mountain Hut 4 (Tent), Sierra Designs Mondo Condo (Tent)

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Desert River Hike

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The Gila River Canyon in Arizona is the route for an enchanting 20-mile hike along a rare desert river. Bighorn sheep, mule deer, mountain lions and birds of prey inhabit the canton, located in Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. Directions to the canyon are provided.

Description and travel, Arizona, Trails, Canyons

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Much ado about DEET

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DEET, an acronym for the chemical contained in many insect repellants, has been known to cause skin irritations, and many are worried about its safety. It is important to avoid bug bites, and DEET is effective, but good alternatives are needed.

Health aspects, Insect baits and repellents, Insect repellents

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