Traveler's Gear Box

Traveler's Gear Box: Lowepro's DryZone Camera Bags

Water in a national park, whether you're encountering the white-water variety, or a relatively smooth lake, or even pools of water while canyoneering, can wreak havoc on cameras and other electrical equipment. They need protection.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 1st, 2013 3:30am

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Traveler's Gear Box: MSR's Flex 4 Cooking System

In need of a good, lightweight cooking set that will help you feed a group of four? Check out MSR's Flex F System, which offers two pots and four plates and cups in a tidy package.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 29th, 2013 2:45am

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Traveler's Gear Box: The Ally Canoe, A Packable Option For Paddlers

Nimble and responsive, the Ally was firm, if not entirely rigid, as we paddled into the swells on Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park. This Norwegian curiosity was no slouch on the lake, and even handier on the Lewis River Channel.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2013 3:45am

Traveler's Gear Box: Kokatat's Maximus Prime PFD

If you're going to play in the water -- rivers, lakes, and oceans -- you're going to need a PFD, aka life preserver. Now, how hefty of a preserver, well, that's another matter.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2013 2:15am

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Traveler's Gear Box: The Atlas 8 From Precision Travel Werx

In these days of high gasoline prices and smaller vehicles, sometimes getting all your gear to the trailhead can be a chore and require creativity. Fortunately, for those of us who struggle with cramming all our gear and luggage into our rigs, there's the Atlas 8 from Precision Travel Werx.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 22nd, 2013 3:03am

Traveler's Gear Box: Hitting The Trail With Lowepro's Rover Pro 45L

Lowepro camera backpacks are my gateway to freedom and getting off of the busy roads of Yellowstone, into the backcountry.

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By Deby Dixon - July 25th, 2013 3:03am

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Traveler's Gear Box: The Odin Collection From Helly Hansen

In Norse mythology, "Odin" was considered to be the father of all gods. In Helly Hansen technology circles, "Odin" is attached to a line of outerwear that is suitable for just about all situations, from mountains down to the coastlines.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 12th, 2013 3:03am

Traveler's Gear Box: Lowepro Introducing New Packs To Keep Your Cameras Dry

Lowepro, which has a long history of making camera bags, just came out with a few more that are designed especially to keep your gear dry in the wettest conditions.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 23rd, 2013 3:03am

Traveler's Gear Box: The Lowepro SlingshotTM 202 AW Camera Pack

When I first heard about Lowepro’s sling-type camera backpack, I rolled my eyes. Yeah, I’m so sure carrying that thing around would feel good. I’m used to hefting my gear in backpacks with regular shoulder straps… which have a habit of slipping off my small rounded shoulders.

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By Rebecca Latson - June 19th, 2013 3:03am

Traveler's Gear Box: The Antares Sleeping Bag From Therm-A-Rest

Once upon a time, Therm-A-Rest was known strictly for making sleeping pads to go under your sleeping bag while out camping. Since then however, the company's product-line has evolved into pillows, seating, cuts, pillows and more for your backcountry or front-country camping comfort.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 14th, 2013 4:03am

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