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ArchiveWhat's the best full-length, ultra-light sleeping pad? Beth New Canaan, Connecticut
What is the best sleeping bag for a fetal sleeper? Ellie Wilmington, Delaware
How can I improve my balance for snowboarding? —The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What is the proper technique for an overhead squat? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What is the best women’s full-length parka for very cold weather? Linda McFarlane Calgary, Alberta
What exercises will improve my speed for hockey? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
Can you recommend a good women’s analog watch for under $200? Claudia Garren Asheville, North Carolina
What's the best hybrid bike under $1,000 for trails and around town? Tobi Colorado Springs, Colorado
What are good women's packs for an extended trip? I plan to hike the Long Trail next summer and need a larger pack. Erin South Windsor, Connecticut
I just started mountain biking at 50. What's the best equipment for me? @yakimakel Via Twitter
My wife and I would like to take our 13-month-old daughter cycling with us around town. Should we use a trailer or a child seat? Noah West Lafayette, Indiana
What's the best mountain bike for a eight-year-old girl? I want a front suspension to help me beat my dad on the trails. Gwendolyn Nace Snellville, Georgia
I'm looking for the best pair of running shoes for a triathlon event. I'm not a natural runner but a natural athlete. What are the best running shoes for a triathlon? Viver Swimmer Taipei, Taiwan
What exercises will help build strength for long-distance swimming? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What, if any, benefit do we get from a properly executed sauna? I notice my heart rate is elevated so I wonder about any cardio benefit. I also assume that with increased heart rate we enjoy some increased circulation and "cleaning" of waste products from Peter Olson Santa Fe, New Mexico
What are the best exercises to improve balance for surfing? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What should you do if you run into a cougar in the backcountry? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
In your experience, what's the number one reason people get lost in the backcountry? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What is the number one skill people should learn in case they get lost in the backcountry? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What should you do if you're bitten by a scorpion while camping in the American Southwest? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What are the best green Twitters to follow? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
How eco-friendly is cash for klunkers? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
I'm painting the interior of my house. I save my brushes and rollers in plastic bags between uses, but eventually I'll be done. What's greener: cleaning everything with a ton of water or pitching it? Patrick Sewanee, Tennessee
What is the greenest tent on the market? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What is the best waterproof rain jacket for Machu Picchu? Sara San Jose, California
What is the best storage case to protect my iPhone while kayaking/biking/running? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What is the best way to pack your bike for a flight? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What is the best way to transport kayaks if I don’t like to lift them to the top of my car? Heather M. Hillsborough, North Carolina
What is the best way to treat stre water if you get lost and have no purifier? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Are there mechanisms for overcoming debilitating pain in a survival situation? In other words, if you break your femur in the wilderness, what techniques should you tap into once the adrenaline wears off? Leroy Malibu, CA
What should you do if your boat sinks in the ocean and there is no floating debris? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What is the most abundant and evenly distributed edible plant in the United States? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What exercises should I do to prevent soreness in my shoulders from paddling when surfing? The Editors
What are the best stretches I can do in my office? The Editors
Which exercises are best for developing strength in mountain biking? Matt Memphis, Tennessee
I would like to conquer Yosemite's Halfdome in September. How can I train for altitude climbing if I live near sea level? Paul Chesterfield, Michigan
I'm getting ready to move out to Oregon and relying on my diesel 1984 Mercedes - converted to run on waste vegetable oil, to get me out there. I'd really like to make it the whole way on grease, but haven't figured out the best way to do it. Do you have any advice that you could share? Heather Durh, North Carolina
What is the greenest backcountry water bottle? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
The battery in my iPod can't make it through a cross country plane trip. This makes me very concerned about the practical application for batteries in automobiles. How is the auto industry doing on progress towards battery-powered cars? Will we ever see them in our lifetime? Bob Virginia
It seems like corporations are now rolling out all sorts of new "green" products and saying, "Buy our stuff, it will save the world from the apocalypse." Are they being genuine, or is this just the ultimate guilt trip passed on to fatten their bottom line? Billy Burlington, Vermont
What type of kayak do you recommend for 5'3" woman who wants to kayak on a lake ? I don't want a heavy kayak that's proportioned for a man ($500 or less would be optimal). y Austin, Texas
I want to buy a GPS that will help me drive through unknown cities as well as record points while I'm hiking and photographing nature. Kristina Tpa Bay, Florida
My husband and I area heading back to Alaska after a decade away from the state. Can you recommend a stove, water filtration device, and cookset for a three-night trip in Denali? Christine New York, New York
I'd love a sandal with a chunky enough sole to take on a moderate to difficult day hike. Sara Ottawa, Ontario
Does anyone make a good backpacking bike trailer or rickshaw? Tim Redding, California
Do you have to grow up hunting and fishing in order to live off of the land? Tmy Boise, Idaho
What is the best gear to bring with on a desert hike? Hrafn San Diego, California
Can you recommend a survival class on edible plants? Tommy Portsmouth, Virginia
Can doing calisthenics replace strength and cardiovascular exercise? Jumping jacks, mountain climbers, push-ups, pull-ups, and high knee running seem be very effective and time efficient. Jay Liverpool, New York
What exercises can I do to develop explosive speed for high level tennis? How often should they be performed to gain maximum benefit? Martin St. Louis, Missouri
What is the best core exercise that people don't know about? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What's the best workout to improve strength for paddling a kayak? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What is the best fishing method for backpacking? Daniel San Francisco, California
Do you recommend making your own survival kit or in purchasing a commercially made kit? Tmy Boise, Idaho
I heard about a new molecule called 'Q' that can turn almost anything into ethanol: paper, plywood, etc. What can you tell me about Q? Kate Boston, Massachusetts
What country has the best ratings for eco-tourism? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What is the greenest rental car? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What are some clothing brands that make insect repellent clothing? Stewart Memphis, Tennessee
Can you recommend a comfortable women's hiking boot that is lightweight and good for warm weather backpacking? Sascha Mesa, Arizona
My family is going white-water rafting in Oregon this summer. Can you recommend a waterproof digital camera?
I'm heading to Kilimanjaro. What's the best waterproof jacket to take along? Jen Toronto, Ontario
I'm looking for a down jacket I can use for trekking and mountaineering. I would like a jacket that's super warm, packable, and has a nice, feminine, non-Michelin Man fit. Joan San Diego, California
What is the best way for a non-athlete to get back in shape for a backpacking trip? I want to hike the Wonderland Trail in 5 months, but I have gained weight and lost muscle tone recently. Niki Berkeley, California
I'm a beginning climber. My hands and forearms are relatively weak, and crp up easily. What are the best exercises to increase hand and forearm strength? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
I often have a sore, tight neck after work. What's the proper way for me to stretch my neck before running or biking? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
How can you prevent getting lost if you're bushwhacking without a GPS? Do you recommend some type of hi-visibility flagging, or is that not low impact enough? Teeka Van Riper Washington
In the movie Rambo, Sly heats up a metal rod and uses it to cauterize a bullet wound. Is this effective? LCPL Michael Barnes Cp Pendleton, California
I'm looking for a high-end pair of snowboarding pants that are waterproof, have a removable inner layer, vents, and some well thought out pockets. Kalah WIllis Boston, Massachusetts
I 5 ft, 95 pounds, and have bad knees. I need a weekend backpack that's light but fits. What do you recommend? Donna Enumclaw, Washington
What is the best all-around urban backpack? Kirsten Edmonton, Alberta
I'm going to be traveling around South erica this summer and need pants that will be up to the rough life of backpacking, without looking like they were made for my boyfriend. Alexandra Seattle, Washington
What is the best tent to attach to our minivan? BB Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Is tobiko good for you? Joanne Seattle, Washington
Am I at a greater risk for heart disease if I eat whatever I want? Steve Kings Beach, California
I dislocated my shoulder rock climbing. What kind of exercises should I do to reduce the risk of it happening again? Eric Las Cruces, New Mexico
What is the best time of day for aerobic and anaerobic exercise? David Centennial, Colorado
Who has the greater chance of survival, a person alone, or a group? Chris British Columbia
What is a healthy resting heart rate, and how can I get mine down? What would a super athlete's be? And what is a dangerously high resting heart rate? Cillian Dundalk, Ireland
What is the best stretch for cardio and weight-lifting workouts? Brandon Mosul, Iraq
I'm snowboarding with some friends in the backcountry. We get split up ong the trees and I wake up with a bloody, broken leg. What should be my course of action? David Centennial, Colorado