100 wild miles: Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness is the most remote, rugged section of the Appalachian Trail

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Maine enjoys the wildest and most pristine section of the 2,135-mile-long Appalachian Trail. Boreal forest animals, such as moose, mink, beaver, black bear and others can be seen. The Wilderness is comprised of 10 to 15 million acres of mountains, forests and huge ponds.

author: Ross, Cindy, Gorman, Stephen
Description and travel, Maine, Wilderness areas, Appalachian Trail

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The overnight pack test

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The Arc'Teryx Khamsin, priced at $199, is an excellent pack and the best of seven packs tested. Capacity, sizes, price, weight, adjustability , comfort, load control and durability are described for each pack, and the good and bad points of each are discussed.

author: Gorman, Stephen
Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Backpacks, Arc'Teryx Khamsin (Backpack), Garmont Guide (Backpack), Gregory Ritter (Backpack), Jack Wolfskin Verdon (Backpack), Kelty Redwing (Backpack), Madden Tolo (Backpack), REI Tourstar (Backpack)

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Pedestrian pleasures

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Hiking boots should feel snug, but not tight. Types of boots listed here include trail boots, rough trail, off-trail, mountaineering boots, and double boots. Names and addresses of manufacturers are given, along with prices and specifications.

author: Gorman, Stephen
Purchasing, Buyers Guide, Hiking, Boots

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