Pretty much every day I’m amazed at how much better this blog is because people share comments. If you’re reading via an RSS feed, clicking on the headline will bring in all the current comments, but the comments feed is…
Daily Archives: February 6, 2008
New blog: Outdoor Tech
by tom • February 6, 2008 • 2 Comments
This one’s from Clyde Soles, a veteran mountaineer, rock climber, writer and photographer. Soles has written a couple books for climbers, including this well-regarded title devoted to the subject of knots. He’s already had one provocative post pointing to evidence…
Great outdoor gear deals in Berkeley
by tom • February 6, 2008 • 2 Comments
Rick from Hike Halfdome was up there the other day. He suggests: North Face has a huge outlet store – a real outlet, not a Gilroy come-on. They had 50% off winter jackets. Thank they deities that winter is almost…
Hikers’ insight on insoles
by tom • February 6, 2008 • 11 Comments
I’ve got the orange Superfeet insoles for a couple pairs of hiking shoes whose fit is less than ideal. They seem to improve comfort a smidgen, though not as much as a better-fitting pair of shoes would, I suspect. I’m…