OUTDOORS & GEAR

• • Gear Guy's question of the week

  • NEWS FLASH! Wearing a helmet while snowboarding and skiing is cool -- and mandatory. Whoever tells you otherwise is a total kook. Whether you’re an experienced rider or a first-timer, do yourself a favor and protect your melon.

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• OUTDOORS

  • Keep your gear dry when canoeing
    Nothing’s worse than a soaked sleeping bag or a wet change of clothes after a day in the canoe. Here are some quick tips to keep all your stuff dry.

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  • Solar-powered cooking
    You don’t need four burners and a gas line to make some great-tasting trail food.

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  • Fun games to play in the snow
    Staying safe on a winter outing is hard work, but that doesn't mean there won't be time for fun. Here are a few activities we came up with. Can you think of more?

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  • Properly Portaging Your Canoe
    Technique is more important than sheer strength when lifting your canoe.

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  • Make your own mailbox stove
    Looking for a unique and fun way to cook for your troop? Do what this North Carolina troop does: Cook in a mailbox.

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  • Build a camp table
    Keep your stuff out of the dirt by building a table for your camp. It's easy if you have the pioneering skills.

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  • How To Maintain Your Bike
    These simple steps help your bike take you places...and get you home again.

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