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by Jdawg July 12, 2014
An excellent all-in-one hammock system that won't break the bank. A little on the heavy side, and improved with some slight modifications. Overall a great introduction… Full Review »
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by Daniel Oates July 12, 2014
The best way to think about this is as a trail mix in bar form. Nice amount of calories for the weight of the bar. A little sticky so watch your hands, but chewy… Full Review »
La Sportiva Men's Karakorum
by Eugene Bodrero July 12, 2014
Replaced a pair of long lived Asolo TPS 520s with these in preparation for a mountaineering climb that required crampons. I loved the Asolo's but needed something… Full Review »
Outdoor Research Sparkplug Gaiters
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Lightweight, super breathable, minimalist gaiters that keep your feet and socks in good condition. Function: The Outdoor Research Spark Plug Gaiters are minimalist… Full Review »
Osprey Mira 34
by Samantha July 11, 2014
I love the mesh back panel, which is like the one on my Osprey Aura 65, for keeping me cool on the long day hikes in town. This is a great pack designed for women… Full Review »
Montrail Women's Torre GTX
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Lightweight and breathable because of the Gore-tex materials, but extremely tough. I've taken these boots through every terrain and temperature. I've climbed up… Full Review »
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Not meant for day or thru hikes, but as the name implies, it's a really good gravity filter for base camping. Make sure you carefully seat the filter cartridge… Full Review »
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This is a very light compact comfortable mattress. Rolls into a small package for easy storage in pack. Great for long haul backpacking trip or just the weekender. Full Review »
BearVault BV450 Solo
by Eugene Bodrero July 10, 2014
Best bear canister solution available — at least of those that I know of. All bear canisters are a nuisance, but the BearVault design addresses the critical problems… Full Review »
Salomon Men's X-Scream
by John Shepard July 10, 2014
Transitioning from road to trail is a tough thing to do for a shoe. The Salomon X-Scream does an incredible job of providing rugged support for trails yet a smooth… Full Review »
Kershaw Freefall
by malotrekker July 10, 2014
This is a great every-day-carry (EDC) knife. It is an assisted opening knife with a very smooth action. It's sturdy and robust, and still small enough to tuck away… Full Review »
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This is a fast drying water shoe great for hiking or cycling. I originally got these for hiking the Zion Narrows trail a couple of years ago. They worked great… Full Review »
Merrell Men's Moab Waterproof
by Chris s July 9, 2014
Solid shoe great support. Walking through wet grass and waterproofing held up. You will give up breathability to get waterproof, but if that is what you are looking… Full Review »
Black Diamond Cosmo
by Sheila Goss July 9, 2014
This is an inexpensive, yet reliable headlamp, that suits most needs for hiking, camping, and evening walks. It has a few quirks, but the basic function operations… Full Review »
NiteCore SRT7 Revenger
by JWill July 8, 2014
A do-it-all flashlight that is as bright as the sun. Right size, the right features, and an all around perfect flashlight. I am not a flashlight aficionado, but… Full Review »
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by Jdawg July 7, 2014
A very expensive water shoe that takes a long time to dry. Covers your bare feet enough to protect from the elements. The ankle material/fit allows for a lot of… Full Review »
JanSport WatchTower
by Arson July 7, 2014
It's a nice looking bag that falls short in its design. By adding too many compartments, they've lost valuable space. I liked the construction, but not the layout. Full Review »
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by Jakuchu July 7, 2014
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by G00SE July 4, 2014
A tarp that is quick to deploy and offers an inventive tightening system. However, it is poorly cut and does not stretch flat at the ridge/crown due to the unusual… Full Review »
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