Fall Gear Checklist
Everything you need to make it outside this fall
Atmosphere

Into gear: Tech toys
Yes, they're fun to play with. But they also do the job out there
Ryan Stuart

Running the world's toughest 100-mile trail race
An excerpt from "The pain of plain" from our July/August 2010 issue
Brendan Sainsbury

How a shoe is made
There's a lot that happens to your shoes before they hit the shelves
Ryan Stuart

How a pack is made
Find out why it takes two years for some packs to go from idea to retail.
Ryan Stuart

The best gear of 2010
A few of our picks for the year
Ryan Stuart

3 gear picks under $100
Some great gear finds that won't break the bank
Ryan Stuart

5 great gear picks for winter
Excerpted from our Winter Guide.
Ryan Stuart

Buying basics: sustainable gear
What you need to consider when buying eco-friendly gear.
Ryan Stuart

Into gear: Green sleeves
4 new jackets that are both enviro and human friendly
Ryan Stuart

Campers checklist
Sponsored feature from Coast Mountain Sports

All-terrain vehicles
Forget about the lightest frame or biggest travel. If you’re like us, you just want a bike that will go wherever you want. All-mountain bikes are the answer. With five inches of travel, hydraulic disc brakes and an average weight of only about 30 pounds, they go up as well as they go down. Here are four of our trail-tested favourites.
Ryan Stuart

Buying basics: tents
New gear can put a spring in your step, but the wrong stuff can bite you every time you head out on the trail. Check out these buying tips for tents.
Ryan Stuart, explore gear editor

Buying basics: trail runners
The season's new adventures may require fresh gear, but before you head to the store, or online, check out these buying tips.
Ryan Stuart

Buying basics: mountain bikes
Buying a mountain bike is a significant investment, so treat it like one: do your homework, take time to shop around and keep the following thoughts in mind.
Ryan Stuart

Day Hikers' Checklist
Sponsored feature from Coast Mountain Sports

Maintenance: boots and tents
There's no point in getting flashy new gear just to have it look beaten down after one season of use.
Ryan Stuart, explore gear editor

Buying basics: sleeping bags
The season's new adventures may require fresh gear, but before you head to the store, or online, check out these buying tips.
Ryan Stuart, explore gear editor

Buying basics: backpacks
New gear can put a spring in your step, but the wrong stuff can bite you every time you head out on the trail. Check out these buying tips for backpacks.
Ryan Stuart, explore gear editor

New Gear: Splurge or Save?
Ryan Stuart

Style: ExOfficio High

By Jackie Davis, explore magazine