The Best Tent Snow Stakes
Snow stakes are designed to anchor a tent in compacted snow. They aren’t absolutely necessary to pitch a winter tent—you can also create anchors by using buried objects in the snow, or “deadmen”—but they are…
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The EPA is Under Threat. Here’s an Inside Look–And What We Can Do About It.
Federal cuts to funding and staffing are critically impacting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)‘s ability to function. The agency is facing historically drastic deregulatory actions, with plans in place to fire hundreds of chemists, biologists,...
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The Highest Calorie Candy Bars
I’m always on a quest to pack maximum backcountry calories for minimum weight, especially during the winter season when calorie burn runs particularly high. I must admit that one of my favorite go-to sources for…
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Internal Frame vs. External Frame Packs
Discover the pros and cons of these two common pack designs. Over the past two decades, backpack design has increasingly shifted away from external frames to internal frames. Indeed, it can be difficult these days…
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The World’s Brightest Flashlight: Enough Power to Set Paper...
Brightness is typically indicated in lumens, a measure of the total output of a light source. A classic Mini Maglite flashlight peaks at around 15 lumens. A typical LED headlamp puts out roughly 50 to…
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Jacket vs. Parka: What’s the Difference?
Brrrr….the coldest season is upon us, and that means breaking out the warmer gear. When it comes to a nuclear furnace of warmth, few things compete with a super toasty jacket or parka on top…
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12 Great Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids
Are you trying to get your kids outdoors and active in the winter? Here are a dozen fun ideas to keep them moving and connect them with the natural world, recommended by AMC experts. All…
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Tick Off: The Most Effective Tick Repellents
Deer ticks are pernicious, nasty little critters. Common throughout the Northeast, these parasitic bloodsuckers are the primary vector for Lyme disease, an unpleasant and potentially serious illness that is well worth avoiding. Your goal is…
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10 Fun and Easy Summer Activities with Kids
The end of summer is coming all too soon. Make the most of the season and help your kids connect with nature with these simple, free or low-cost activities, suggested by AMC authors, parents, and…
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How to Fit a Sleeping Bag
The better a sleeping bag fits, the warmer it will be. A properly fitting sleeping bag will wrap around you as snugly as possible, but not fit so tightly that it’s uncomfortable for you to…
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