Alpacka Raft: $620, online.
Sou'Wester Hat: Found in Closet.
Neoprene Gloves: $20, dive shop.
Home-Made Unibody Rainsuit: $70 Gore-Tex + Patience, Ineptitude.
Dinner with Neptune: Priceless.


EQUIPMENT REVIEWS and CHEAP ALTERNATIVES

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Beyond Spec = beyond design specification, beyond intended use.

Beyond Spec is dedicated to exploring novel outdoor equipment solutions. There's plenty of good, cheap, low impact, and even home-made gear solutions out there. We want to find ways of doing more with less. Beyond Sec is not a paid commercial outfit.

WARNING: The information & tactics outlined on this site are NOT intended for novices.

Gear Reviews
Get the low-down on some common
and a lot of alternative commercialy-available gear.
Understanding Gear Design
Make sense of what's out there.
Kits & Ensembles
Alternative gear ensembles and equipment kits.
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