Lunchbox's Disaster Roundup

The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, brings you a round-up of this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses

Ahoy-hoy, Lunchbox here: People can't seem to go a week without getting hurt in the backcountry. It means I'll get to stay up to my ears in kibble, but it also means that some of you could be a little more careful when you head into the wild. Class is in session—let's take a look at this week's wilderness woes:

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Friday, November 06, 2009 in: News and Events, Survival, Lunchbox's Disaster Roundup
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Der Yodelblog

A photo preview from our latest Editor's Choice testing junket to Switzerland

Dusk near the top of Hannamoospass

Well, I'm still tired. All my stinky gear is STILL in the duffle it was hastily crammed into whilst leaving Grindelwald. I've got a wicked chest cold (again). And I've barely left the couch -or set down the remote control - since returning to Rancho Elvis. Sounds like my typical post-trip chaos and sloth.

I have, however, edited my way through most of the 2,000 keeper photos I shot. So it's time for a virtual field trip, kiddies.

Enjoy this peek into Switzerland  - an unbelievably awesome country. My application for cultural asylum is still in process. Stay tuned. -- Steve Howe Read Full Story...

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Friday, November 06, 2009 in: Survival
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Gear Spotlight: Spenco Earthbound Insoles

Spenco's first try at green is supportive and 55% recycled/renewable

Designed for hiking, walking, running and other sports where shock absorption and arch and heel support are key, Spenco's Earthbound delivers. They're supportive, and my fee felt better at the end of a long day than in the insoles that came with my boots. I've worn the Spencos for about a month mostly hiking and walking, and I forget they're there--a good thing in an insole. That's because my feet don't hurt, and my bad ankle is less wobbly--the insoles are doing their job.

The Earthbound's stability cradle is 100% recycled nylon with excellent arch support for a low to medium arch, and heel cup that's deep enough to be stable without putting your heel too high or too low. A layer of 65% recycled EVA foam is blended with 35% natural cork for extra cushioning from toe to heel. And a forefoot crash pad adds shock absorption under the ball of foot to help beat soreness from foot strike and push off. The top of the insole is cloth, made with 40 percent recycled polyester fabric; it's not too slipper--not too sticky. Read Full Story...

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Friday, October 30, 2009 in: News and Events, Environment and Green Living
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