(Jul 9th 2012 2:51PM) Although rucksacks generally connote a military style or a backpack relatively large in size, and generally used for long hikes and overnight camping. In any case, a piece of gear to allow you to carry a bunch of stuff on your back. Ideal for daily activities like school or shopping, they\'re a top-notch way to ...
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(May 14th 2012 9:25AM) I took a long weekend trip to New York City, to visit family, and while in the airports I had the opportunity to do some people-watching. I took particular note of what flyers use for carry-on luggage in order to see if I need to upgrade the rucksack I have used for some years. Although I don\'t need to change ...
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(Dec 29th 2010 1:58PM) I\'m a great fan of tri-fold wallets because other wallets just don\'t seem to be able to handle all the stuff I carry; pictures, membership cards, and several credit cards. If a wallet is too thin, it won\'t haul all the stuff I think I need to get through the day. That said, lots of folks can get by with a ...
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(Dec 28th 2010 12:57PM) You don\'t need to be a mountaineer to use a carabiner. Handy, D-shaped metal rings that have a spring-loaded gate, they are great for holding keys, water bottles, or you, to the side of a cliff (assuming you have all the rest of the proper climbing gear). You can get them with locking gates so that something ...
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(Dec 22nd 2009 11:32AM) Christmas time is a perfect opportunity to gift your favorite camper or hiker with cool stuff for the next season; the outdoor recreational equipment stores are chock full of great stuff, as I could see from my afternoon\'s trip to one of the largest outfitters. Nice gear and good prices all argue for a ...
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(Nov 30th 2009 2:10PM) You see Jansport products everywhere -- particularly their backpacks and travel luggage. Well-designed, sturdy in their construction, and easy to maneuver through school hallways and TSA checkpoints, they are sold through college bookstores (great marketing idea, guys), department and luggage stores, outdoor ...
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(Jul 28th 2009 7:42AM) I really enjoy getting up to the peace and quiet of the North Georgia mountains. Aside from my basic backpacking and camping essentials -- tent, cook gear, sleeping bag, and food -- my hiking boots are what get me to where I want to go. I\'ve been through many a pair of them, so I feel comfortable in relating what ...
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