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Ask the Expert

by BRO Staff August 20, 2010

Q: Everybody says converting my mountain bike tires to tubeless would reduce the number of flats I have. Is that true? A: It is true you’ll get less flats with a tubeless system.Generally with tubeless, instead of an inner tube, your tire is filled with a fluid that seals the tire to the rim. It’s [...]

Backpacking Food That Doesn’t Suck

by BRO Admin April 6, 2010

Have a backpacking recipe you’re proud of? Share it in the comment area below.

How to: Build Your Own Stove for $5

by Graham Averill July 20, 2009

The Super Cat Alcohol Stove For just a few bucks, you can have a super light-weight stove that boils water in under four minutes. While most homemade gear requires special materials and skills, the alcohol stove offers an entry-level option for backpackers looking to craft their own gear. BRO talks with Jim Wood, a Virginia [...]

Hot Tips for Cold Weather

by Graham Averill January 1, 2009

Steve Bair, backcountry wilderness and trails manager for Shenandoah National Park, cites “not being prepared for winter weather” as the most common mistake made by winter campers.

Hydration Bladder Test, 2008

by BRO Staff August 1, 2008

Hydration in the great outdoors for me now rarely involves a water bottle. For activities where I’ll be on the move — from hiking to mountain biking to downhill skiing — the hose-sucking efficiency of a water bladder in a backpack overrules anything obtainable by a bottle. My standard-bearer bladder, the Camelbak 100-ounce Omega Reservoir [...]

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