http://www.cascadegear.com Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:57:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Does your holiday gift list include a hiker, backpacker or outdoor enthusiast? We have put together a great list of the Top 12 Outdoor Gear Gifts for 2008 suitable for man or woman, guaranteed to please your outdoorsy friends! Plus, look below for our list of top outdoor ... http://www.cascadegear.com/cascade-gear/top-12-outdoor-gear-gifts-for-2008 As long as I can remember, I’ve been active. It’s kind of an inside joke that I can’t even sit still when I sleep-I roll around, toss, turn, and bludgeon anyone who’s unfortunate enough to be within kicking distance. So imagine my claustrophobic nightmare when I experienced the traditional mummy bag-arms ... http://www.cascadegear.com/cascade-gear/gear-review-lippis-selkbag-2 Picture this-you’ve hit a gorgeous climbing spot, only to find that there’s two feet of snow (in May!) covering your starting point. You can either take an hour to dig out your starting point with a gardening spade that your buddy inexplicably has in his backpack, freezing your hands in ... http://www.cascadegear.com/cascade-gear/brooks-range-sharktooth-pro-shovel When you run, your engine needs fuel. Not a problem, right? You snack before you run, and maybe you even have something waiting for you in the car (good idea). That’s great if you’re running for an hour or less, but what if you’re going the distance? If you’ll be ... http://www.cascadegear.com/cascade-gear/trail-running-eat-n-run I know-it's "Climb Well", but that just doesn't flow, so deal. I think we’ve all been there-it’s a hot summer day, your cotton clothes about five pounds heavier with the sweat they're holding, your knees burning from scrapes on the wall you just climbed, and don’t get me started on chafing. ... http://www.cascadegear.com/cascade-gear-blog/rock-climbing-pants-look-good-climb-good Between Nehalem Bay State Park and the little coastal town of Manzanita, the Jetty Fishery company operates a crabbing company that attracts kids like flies to honey. Crabbing can be done from a boat or just off the dock  - I think those looking for a big haul of crab ... http://www.cascadegear.com/cascade-gear/polarized-shades-for-crabbing With a mountain hike, as with your usual dog-walking activities, you should follow your basic common sense hiking rules (keep you and your dog hydrated, wear sunscreen, pick up after your dog on the trail), but when you're in the mountains, a little more preparation and advance planning will be ... http://www.cascadegear.com/cascade-gear-blog/hiking-with-your-dog-in-the-mountains I admit - duct tape is one of my favorite all-purpose “fix it” tools; but the truth is that carabiners offer a great deal of compact functionality just when I need it. It’s not often that I carry a roll of the sticky grey stuff, but I can always count ... http://www.cascadegear.com/cascade-gear-blog/carabiners-versatile-functional-and-sometimes-fashionable In the northern states, we have some really great opportunities to play on water, on rivers, in lakes, and at the coast. Paddling, swimming, or surfing, kids take to water like guppies. But, there's just no getting around the fact that it takes half the summer for all these beautiful ... http://www.cascadegear.com/cascade-gear-blog/shorties-for-the-short-set You’re deep in the arid grasps of the Sonoran desert. It’s been a fun backpacking trip exploring the canyons and scenery of the high desert, but day 3 has taken a dire right turn. You are dangerously low on water and there aren’t any clean sources for at least 20 ... http://www.cascadegear.com/cascade-gear-blog/rescue-in-the-woods-a-comparison-of-the-two-top-names-in-locator-devices