Gear
Two Recipes for High-Calorie Expedition Dinners
Expedition dinners need to balance taste and calories with...
Polar Expedition Tip: The Best Way to Go to the Toilet at -40˚
At the risk of being too graphic, the hardest...
Borge Ousland’s Polar Equipment List. Part IV: Repair Kit
Borge Ousland, the greatest polar traveler of the last...
Borge Ousland’s Polar Equipment List. Part III: Medical Kit
Borge Ousland, the greatest polar traveler of the last...
Borge Ousland’s Polar Equipment List, Part II: Key Gear
Borge Ousland, the greatest polar traveler of the last...
Borge Ousland’s Polar Equipment List. Part I: Clothing
Borge Ousland, the greatest polar traveler of the last...
Tip: How to Keep Hands Warmer at Polar Temperatures
I owe this little gear innovation to polar explorer...
From Hobnails to Crampons: The Evolution of Mountaineering Spikes
In the early 20th century, climbers faced the constant...
Columbia Trolls Flat-Earthers: Take a Photo and ‘Win’ the Whole Company
BY ANDREW MCLEMORE
It’s hard to take Flat-Earthers seriously —...
‘Trump Tax’ Hits Home: I Received a Tariff Bill for Gear — You Might Too
As I pulled into a Buc-ee’s gas station here...
SOS Calls in 2024: A Breakdown of Why and Where People Triggered Their InReach Devices
The Garmin company, which makes InReach satellite devices, has...
Trail Runner Tina Lewis Arrested in India for Traveling With an InReach Device
BY JUSTIN MOCK
“Detained at [a] police station most of...
‘This Will Change the World’: Starlink for Backpackers Debuts
BY WILL BRENDZA
Starlink released its latest, smallest, and most...
Apple iOS 18 Will Allow Satellite Texting for U.S. Users
Apple revealed enticing news for backcountry travelers at its...
In-Depth Review: Motorola Defy Satellite Link
The range of satellite communication devices for adventure travelers...
Secrets of Polar Gear, Part X: Solar Chargers
Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Secrets of Polar Gear, Part IX: Electronics
Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Secrets of Polar Gear, Part VIII: Sled Traces
Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Secrets of Polar Gear, Part VI: Parka Ruffs
Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Secrets of Polar Gear, Part 6: Cooking Setups
Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
Secrets of Polar Gear, Part 5: Skis and Skins
Although I've done many expeditions to both the North...
