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Some cynics have posited the idea that instead of seatbelts or airbags, the way to reduce accidents is to mount an extremely sharp spear tip or similar pointed blade on the steering wheel pointed at the driver. Using this theory, any communication device should be banned. That way hikers will...

This reminds me of a story from earlier this year- 2 young girls (tweens) in Australia got lost and got stuck in a big drainage pipe of some kind. They had a cell phone with them. Instead of calling EMS to be rescued, they spent the time before they were found updating their Facebook pages to...

Thanks Roy.

This was just posted on Trailspace- http://www.trailspace.com/forums/off-topic/topics/79069.html#79070 Not my neck of the woods by a long shot, but perhaps some of you know the area.

There are dozens of homemade alcohol stove designs available on the Net. There are also dozens of videos on YouTube, some by "Tinny" a guy who makes and sells them. You can make your own using simple hand tools or something like a Dremel tool or cordless drill. You can make them from anything...

I told this story to a friend of mine who has a 9mm auto. Not a Glock, but I can't remember the brand. His has several safeties, including one that requires you to actually have your hand wrapped around the handle before it will fire. One poster on another board surmised that this was a short...

This is a funny story, but the lesson isn't. This moron could just as easily shot someone else while mishandling his gun. A 40 cal. at close range would probably kill someone in most instances. This guy is just lucky he didn't hit a femoral artery and bleed out in a couple of minutes. The idea...

This wasn't an emergency, as such, since I had all my gear with me, but last winter, I slept out at Mt. San Jacinto State Park (above Palm Springs, CA-you take the tram up the mountain) with my two pads, bag and Bibler winter bivy. I dug a trench big enough for me on a slight slope (I always...

I picked up a 76CSx off of my local Craigslist for $100 and the guy had bought an extra map on a chip for it. So, bargains are out there if you look. I got a free CA map from www.gpsfiledepot.com I think the 76 and 60 are similar. The 76 is a bit bulky and has a marine feature on it I'm...

You might try asking this on www.gpsfiledepot.com I am a new GPS user and got a lot of help on their forum. I have a 76CXs, which I understand is similar to the 60CXs in most respects. The site has some free maps for Garmins. I got a topo map of California. They have some for back East as...

This company sells all kinds of skiboards- www.skiboards.com So does this one- http://www.skiboardsonline.com/ I thought about buying a pair, but decided on BC skis instead. Looking at the prices, a ski and binding combo costs new about as much as some tele gear. I've seen used ones on eBay.

This might help-I found these reviews when I looked to see what boot this is. http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Alpina-BC-1550-Backcountry-Boot/ALP0039M.html Some of those reviewers are on wider skis than yours and seem to really like using your boot. I'm a beginner BC skier. After...

The SPOT will send preset text messages. I believe they are coming out with a new one that will send custom text messages, but won't be two way, like a phone. The alternative is a SATPHONE, which can be used for two way texting.

You could also ask on TTips (www.telemarktips.com) where Dave aka Pinnah is also a member. Although it is a tele site, I've asked about bc and gotten some good responses.

For all things Tele, check out www.telemarktips.com The forum (Telemark Talk) tends to be a bit "clubby" but nowhere near as obnoxious as TGR's forums. Some of the TTips folks are hard core and will diss anyone using anything else, but it is a great source for info about skis, boots and...

Thanks for the review. I read something on another site about sizing that said about the same thing-that they run a little small. I usually wear a 6 7/8, but think a half size bigger might work from what you've said. I was thinking about the white on white, but now wonder about how dirty it...

Please let us know what you think-I've been thinking about getting one myself. A word about the sizing would be helpful as well. I'm thinking of getting this one- http://www.madbomber.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=133

The EU standard Doug mentioned has actually been around since 2005. It costs money to get a bag rated and unless the company plans on selling them there, probably not worth it for most manufacturers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EN_13537 For examples of how the rating works, look at MacPac's...

You are right about that one Neil. Some of their pictures look like they were taken at the turn of the century and I don't mean 2000. They go in style though - stoves in big tents, real food like steaks and trimmings, but was a real revelation to see how they outfit themselves in the Far North...

Look at Kevin's other stuff as well. His gear gets raves from the winter campers in Northern Canada who are out in -40C weather sometimes. He makes boots and cotton anoraks. Yep, cotton. Sounded strange to me when I heard about these, but for below freezing weather, they apparently work great...