I don’t know much about whitewater helmets. I’ve only ever owned one, and apart from crappy outfitter rentals and trying on a few at the U.S. National Whitewater Center Pro Shop, this is the only one that’s even been on my head. But I’ve found a lightweight and inexpensive water sports helmet that should work […]

The REI Co-op Flash Folding Trekking Poles are lightweight, z-style folding trekking poles with carbon fiber shafts, foam grips, adjustable straps, and non-interchangeable baskets. They are available in several fixed lengths, and weigh 14.1 oz (400 g) per pair at the 125 cm length. They collapse down quickly to a very short length and are relatively strong […]