The Exped Ultra 10R Sleeping Pad is an ultralight, all-season inflatable backpacking mattress. Designed for maximum warmth in extreme temperatures (down to -40° Fahrenheit), its intended use if for winter backpacking, high mountain treks and alpine expeditions — and also for those of…
Happy Halloween! Plenty of spooky sunshine with light winds. A bit cooler than recent days but a dry treat. It's the last 6pm sunset of the year as we fall back the clocks overnight.. Partly cloudy skies for Halloween night; evening…
(Gray News) — After a long night of trick-or-treating or partying, be prepared to get an extra hour of sleep. Daylight saving time will end on Nov. 1 at 2 a.m., also known as “fall back.” The United States will be back on…
Every now and then a watch lands on my desk that reminds me why I enjoy this hobby so much. Not because it contains an exotic movement, uses cutting-edge materials, or costs as much as a new car, but because…
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October 8th, 2026Home → Gear Reviews → Backpacking & Thru-Hiking Electric pad inflators are USB-powered or battery-powered, and are faster and require less human power and attention than manual pumps, pump sacks that come with your pad, or breathing into your pad. Pad pumps are…
October has arrived, bringing shorter days, cooler temperatures, and the opportunity to enjoy some of our favorite seasonal pleasures. Longer evenings mean cozy nights at home or getting together with family and friends. Cooler temperatures mean pulling out favorite sweaters…
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