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There is much to like and enjoy about hiking. What do you enjoy the most about it? For me, I like the idea of travelling at a natural pace on my own steam.

I have some old rain gear that is losing its water repelling ability. Is there a good product you can recommend that I could maybe spray on it to revive it?

How many fishing rods do you have? Do you use them all? What kind do you have? Do you have different rods for different kinds of fishing?

We got a Cabella's ad in the mail the other day, and there are some surprisingly good sale prices on some items. I have my eye on an electric trolling motor that is $150 off the regular price. Any good sales you're aware of??

Does your state offer senior citizen discounts on camping fees, and hunting and fishing licenses? Ours does and it's significant.

Back when I was first getting into camping and investing in gear Gortex rain gear was the best thing going. I finally wore mine out and need to replace it. Is Gortex still the best way to go?

I've had a boat for three years now. I was always a river fisherman, but have been learning lake fishing. I've figured out that it's hard to troll in some places with the 60HP at low speed. Any recommendations for a trolling motor?

Have you ever tried these new boat shoes that have been out the last few years? I love them. They are slip on with mesh tops and drainage holes in the soles. I love them for being in and out of the boat while launching and trailering.

For the last week we have been getting hammered with snow here in North Idaho! Anybody in the else in the Northwest getting clobbered??

I used to love to go for day hikes on a day off along ocean beaches. It's been a long time since I lived near the ocean though. Ever do a night hike on a beach?

Did your boat motor ever just quit on you and go on the fritz while you were out on a large body of water? How did you handle it? What's the best way to be prepared for something like this?

I came across something that makes so much sense but that I don't see many people doing. I see most people sometime struggling to pull their boat into place using a single rope attached to the bow. A second rope attached to the stern makes it so much easier! Do you do it this way?

I am considering purchasing a float tube for fishing on small lakes along the shore. I like the idea of minimum impact on the environment and being non-motorized, plus it looks really relaxing. Have you used one and do you like it?

When you go to a new place to fish that you have never been to before, do you think it's worthwhile to hire a guide or do you prefer to do your best to size things up yourself?

I'm in the market for a generator I can use to power my trailer---I'm getting tired of the campground scene and I want to do more dry camping. I'm looking for something small, compact and light weight. Any recommendations?

My wife and I love to canoe for long distances together, the more remotely the better. She is tiny little thing, however, and portaging our hulk of a canoe together is challenging for her. Any suggestions?

Sometimes there is no way around having to cross a stream while you are hiking. Nothing is worse than wet boots and feet, however. Any way around the wet gear that you have come up with?

When you go camping and you take your dogs, where do you have them sleep at night? What do you think is the best sleeping arrangement for dogs while camping?

When you were new at boating, I'm sure there was a lesson or two about boating you had to learn the hard way. For me, it was "when you cast off from the dock, be sure your ropes are inside the boat so they don't tangle in the motor"! Any nuggets of wisdom from your experiences?

The shape of a "mummy" style sleeping bag is tapered so that the bottom where your feet go is narrower than the top part where your shoulders go. What's the purpose behind that type of design?