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Vibram Men's FiveFingers KSO

rated 4 of 5 stars by C.C. December 12, 2013

I really like these minimalist shoes for trail running, paddling, and casual wear. They take time to get used to, but once I embraced the minimalist mindset in… Full Review »

Snow Peak GigaPower Manual

rated 5 of 5 stars by Megan Digeon December 12, 2013

Perfect lightweight backpacking stove! It packs up into a very small size and works with many different brands of fuel. It is easy to light and adjust, is very… Full Review »

ExOfficio BugsAway Adventure Hat

rated 3.5 of 5 stars by Megan Digeon December 12, 2013

Great hiking or paddling hat when you are out in the sun. It is light and breathable but I have not had any luck with it keeping away mosquitoes and have gotten… Full Review »

Petzl Tikka XP 2

rated 3.5 of 5 stars by Megan Digeon December 12, 2013

Small lightweight headlamp great for backpacking. Unfortunately, longevity is not good and after a year the LEDs are get dimmer much more quickly after replacing… Full Review »

Sea to Summit Reactor Thermolite Liner

rated 5 of 5 stars by utah backpacker December 12, 2013

True-to-spec 15°F of added warmth and lightweight make this bag liner a winner. It's better than my old silk bag liner in that it's lighter and the moths don't… Full Review »

Kelty Ignite DriDown 16

rated 5 of 5 stars by utah backpacker December 12, 2013

If you look for a sale, you can get this down bag for an incredible price! It's accurately rated to 16° F (men's EN lower limit). It's a high quality down bag… Full Review »

MSR DragonFly

rated 3.5 of 5 stars by utah backpacker December 12, 2013

This is a high quality stove with the advantage of having simmer functionality. It's a liquid fuel stove with MSR's simplicity and reliability, so you can count… Full Review »

Coghlan's Camp Axe

rated 3 of 5 stars by techinabox December 11, 2013

Cheap, car camping axe is worth the 11 bucks you will spend on it. Cons Let's start with the cons. There are many cons. It does not come sharpened. The bit is poorly… Full Review »

Inov-8 Men's Terroc 330

rated 4 of 5 stars by Earth Pig December 11, 2013

This is a great lightweight trail runner that’s light on cushioning support, yet is very comfortable to wear on long-distance treks. I’ll preface this review… Full Review »

Native Watercraft Ultimate 12

rated 3.5 of 5 stars by Megan Digeon December 11, 2013

Lightweight, stable hybrid kayak with a comfortable seat that can be used in lakes, rivers, or oceans. Great kayak for a female who may not otherwise be able to… Full Review »

Cocoon Air-Core Ultralight

rated 4 of 5 stars by Megan Digeon December 11, 2013

Lightweight and compact pillow that is perfect for backpacking since it is not only comfortable but also ultralight. Rounded top keeps the pillow securely tucked… Full Review »

RIO Adventure One-Piece Camp Table

rated 4 of 5 stars by second gear December 9, 2013

This is an excellent portable, sturdy table for base camping or canoeing. For the lux adventurer, this little table is perfect for camp's table needs. From REI's… Full Review »

Voile Mini Shovel

rated 5 of 5 stars by Tom D December 9, 2013

If you are going winter camping and not carrying one of these (or a comparable model), you are not carrying an essential winter survival tool. The Voile Mini is… Full Review »

CamelBak Rim Runner

rated 4.5 of 5 stars by Bojib December 9, 2013

Comfortable pack with decent storage for a day outing. I've used the Rim Runner for about a year now.  I had been using a day pack that would have been more useful… Full Review »

Contour HD 1080P

rated 4 of 5 stars by James Milligan December 9, 2013

The image quality of this camera is comparable too and possibly even better than what you would get from other 1080P video cameras I got my Contour camera as a… Full Review »

Snow Peak Titanium Cookset, 3 Piece

rated 4 of 5 stars by soleful2001 December 9, 2013

Excellent solo kit for ultralite simple cooking. I have used my set for many miles of hiking and many nights of camping and preparing meals. Overall this set is… Full Review »

Klymit Inertia XL

rated 4 of 5 stars by kkpro December 9, 2013

Very light, very compact, minimalistic sleeping pad for someone willing to try something different. So the idea behind the Klymit Inertia XL is to provide support… Full Review »

Lowa Ticam GTX

rated 5 of 5 stars by Sean Van Cleve (MO) December 8, 2013

THE BEST. EVER. For a tough boot, these make every other heavy duty boot I've owned look truly wimpy! What a fantastic boot for backpacking!!! Grippy tread, excellent… Full Review »

Eureka! Apex 2

rated 4.5 of 5 stars by Scott Adams December 8, 2013

The Eureka Apex 2 is a strong, roomy, and well ventilated two-person, three-season tent that's simple to set up and break down. I was given a purchasing budget… Full Review »

Mountainsmith Haze 50

rated 3.5 of 5 stars by Eric Labanauskas December 7, 2013

Mountainsmith's cavernous 50L frameless top-loader is one of the most competitive entries into the "starter pack" market, weighing less than two pounds and costing… Full Review »

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