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Stoic Merino 200 1-Z Suit
Bought this for my wife for Christmas. Fit is excellent. Not too tight. Initially seemed a little long, but she is 5'1" and the XS fit fine.
Brooks-Range Mojave Jacket
The Brooks-Range Mojave Jacket is one impressive product. Its combination of wet weather performance and unique features sets it apart from…
New Balance 110
Great shoe for anyone looking to go minimal. Has ample protection and good traction. I run sockless. Fit: Wide toe box allows the toes to do…
Osprey Kode 30
A decent sidecountry pack, but a little too small for full-day backcountry tours. I have used this pack for a couple of seasons, mainly on backcountry…
Eddie Bauer First Ascent Rainier Storm Shell Pants
Suprisingly rugged for how they feel! I bought mine used through Whittaker. They have three holes in the butt area that were patched. They were…
Outdoor Research Alibi Jacket
Super breathable. Non-restrictive, well ventilated if needed. I scored the jacket on geartrade for a steal. Brand new. However, I feel it is…
The North Face Dark Star -40
If I weren't such a minimalist I would have kept this bag. The synthetic fill in this bag is the best and worst thing about it. It keeps you…
Arc'teryx Quiver
Great left-sided pack for snow, Fast and Light, or school. Somewhat stiff, very durable. This pack is designed to slide in front while you are…
Arc'teryx Bora 80
Great extended trip backpack, when you're the replacement for the pack animal. This pack distributes weight very well, no sore spots, and keeps…
Sea to Summit The Kitchen Sink
Stable, high capacity, high compressibility. I recommend two of these for an extended trip. This sink is a great addition to an extended trip…
REI Camp Bed 3.5
Almost perfect. This is the runner-up to the Thermarest Dreamtime. Fast self-inflation, thick comfort, low noise and high insulation. The REI…
REI Camp Dome 4
Great family camping tent. Stable, protective, durable. This was my first family tent. We bought it for a Yellowstone trip when we had one,…
Therm-a-Rest BaseCamp
The classics are classic for a reason. Durable, insulating, and comfortable. Reasonably priced. This is a reasonably weighted pad that has withstood…
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow
This is a nice pillow, I guess. I'm just not sold on the idea of pillows. If you are going to bring one, buy a full sized for car camping or…
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir
Who needs self-inflatable? This pad is so light, packs down so small, and is so comfortable. So, so, so...It's just a bit noisy. Oh well. I…
Therm-a-Rest DreamTime
The pinnacle of comfort, the one mattress to rule them all. You may re-evaluate the comfort of your mattress at home. My parents have replaced…
Snow Peak Titanium Cook Set, 3Pcs
Wonderful lightweight stove, a fast and light necessity for overnighters. Not meant for large meals. Small and light are the two words to describe…
Petzl Tikka Plus
Three ounces, three settings, and three cubic centimeters. Trifecta of portable, comfortable, efficient lighting. Great gift for curious kids.
Primus ClassicTrail
Great little backpacking stove. A stove of this type is necessary for your fast and light arsenal, or really just anyone who backpacks. Not…
REI Adventures Pants
Good pants, buy a new pair every season and you'll be happy. These pants don't fit very well. Don't buy them online, go to REI and try them…
Marmot Halo 6P
Big tent, bigger fly. This tent is big. The fly makes it even bigger. Would I take this tent snow camping or backpacking? NO. Will I take this…
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3
Very light 2-3 person tent. First impressions of the tent, and of BA customer service. This tent is uber-light. I found it at the REI garage…
Patagonia Ultralight Down Shirt
Very nice layer for fall mountainbiking when the sun goes down and the temp drops. nice by itself when your out and about. Not good for x-c…
Kelty Wind Jammer
I like the simple vintage look combined with the versatility of the carrying options: backpack, messenger bag strap, side or top handles. I…
Black Diamond I-Tent
This is the best of the best. The I-Tent was i-awesome long before any glamorous media gadget. This is the alpha dog of two-person four-season…
Bell Canoe Northstar
I've owned a Northstar for about 3 years now and the more I paddle it the more I like it. I put a kneeling thwart in for solo paddling and raised…
Eureka! Spitfire 1
More tent than I expected for the price. Redesigned 2012 Canadian model has good improvements. I spent six months with the 2012 Spitfire (Canadian…
Arc'teryx Hyllus Jacket
Thick fleece with wind resistance, perfect for a day on the slopes and a walk around Whistler village. I own the "Hercules" which is the same…
Patagonia Houdini Full-Zip
The end all of windbreakers. Patagonia may not have invented the windbreaker, but they have perfected it. This is one of the products in my…
Black Diamond Cayenne Glove
Did not stand up to a 20-degree day downhill skiing. The bottom line is that these gloves simply do not suffice in any sort of cold weather…
Patagonia Torrentshell
Hard shell jacket? Hardly. Get this jacket if you want it for one thing: torrential rain. This is my emergency jacket that sits in my scooter…
Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Jacket
Warm, warm, warm, fuzzy jacket with breathability and stretchiness to boot. The jacket is said to be non-piling, but I'm not so sure about that.
Keen Gypsum Mid
As comfortable as a boot could possibly be. Imagine wrapping thin pillows around your ankles and walking on a rubber mat. With bumpers on your…
Arc'teryx Atom LT Jacket
Light insulation, sleeve-packable jacket with an athletic fit. Breathable, super comfortable next to skin. Ideal for active pursuits under the…
Fällkniven DC4 Diamond/Ceramic Whetstone
It's small, slim so it takes up little space. Will fit on a knife sheath or in a pocket. Best of all, it works well. The DC4 is a great size,…
Arc'teryx Atom SV Hoody
Warm synthetic jacket, windproof, large. My "I passed national boards" jacket. Fit: Looser fit than other dead bird gear. I am 5'9", 195 lbs…
Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket
Bought this jacket 10 years ago, and it has served me very well for ten full years of abuse. Multiple times I have slipped while stemming in…
MSR PocketRocket
I love this little stove. I've used it at home on the deck, in a tent, and winter cabin camping. It's super easy to carry — packs small and…
MSR WindPro
Great stove for summer camping only. Light, small and adjustable flame makes it perfect for short back backing trips. It has a stable base and…
Leatherman Wave
This is durable, functional, and a necessity when we are camping. The tools are top quality and the knife blades are sharp. I use this tool…
Columbia Powerfly Down Jacket
Haven't tried it outside yet, so take this for what it's worth. This is my first down jacket and I'm impressed and how light it is. Much lighter…
CAMP Stunt
Must keep in mind that this product is made in China. This is easy to observe when looking at the quality of the product that was used. Regardless,…
The North Face Denali Jacket
The North Face Denali Jacket is my all time favorite jacket! The North Face Denali Jacket is my all time favorite jacket! It is so comfortabl,…
Five Ten Galileo
A great all around shoe. Very durable. I bought this shoe in 2009 and have done countless hours of gym climbing as well as outdoor climbing.
Trangia Spirit Stove
Light and simple burner. I discovered this stove in a box of gear while cleaning out the garage, so I started using it again and wow. I enjoy…
Atomic Skintec Classic Ski
Fast looking skis, great kick, a little grabby sometimes. I received my Skintecs a couple of weeks ago. They are the longer and softer type,…
SmartWool Hiking Ultra Light Crew
Great sock for when you're on your feet all day. I am on my feet for 8+ hours a day at my job, so I was looking for a comfortable sock with…
Patagonia Capilene 3 Midweight Bottoms
Excellent base layer bottoms. I was looking for a comfortable pair of base layer bottoms to keep me warm under my work dress pants. These things…
Osprey Stratos 34
This is a well-made, well designed pack, designed to fit everyone from the slim lady to the more robust guy. It is the only pack I carried for…
Arc'teryx Gamma LT Jacket
Great all-around light jacket. This is a great soft shell jacket for all-around use. It has superb fit and quality that you'd expect from Arc'teryx.
Patagonia Apastron Hoody
If you want to stay warm, look no further. So I was looking for a single outer layer with hood that I could wear over my work clothes and keep…
AlpineAire Foods Chicken Gumbo
MMMMMMMMMMMMM, good stuff! Easy food to cook, just add water to pouch and it all cooks evenly. Chicken was tasty, which I did not expect! If…
AlpineAire Foods Bandito Scramble
Tastes good but a pain to clean. Very hard to clean pot after cooking. It tasted fine but the cleanup was not worth it.
AlpineAire Foods Pepper Steak with Rice
Good easy food. Easy food to cook, just add water to pouch and it all cook evenly. Rice and steak was tasty, which I did not expect!
Larabar Cherry Pie
Amazing! If you like cherries then you will love this! Light, small and they last a long time. A good healthy snack, but be warned you will…
Black Diamond Spot
Great, works and is tough. Great headlamp, very bright with a wide, direct and red mode. A great addition to anyone's pack and a great way…
REI Traverse PowerLock
Power Lock is a must. Great trekking poles. They collapse down to a manageable size and the weight is good. Very tough and make sure you…
REI Lite-Core 1.5
Love the shorty. Best bang for your buck with the most comfort available. It is light and packs well. I got the shorty because I was cutting…
REI Lite-Core 1.5
Good but no shorty. This is a great sleeping pad, but the only thing I did not like, a short version is not available if you are trying to…
Salomon Mega Trek Coolmax Sock
Good sock but too think and hot. I have sweaty feet and these socks made it worse. Feet could not breathe well and they were so thick that it…
Gordini Silkweight Briefs
Dries fast with maximum comfort. What can I say, it holds everything in place with no issues. Breathes very well, easy to clean and quick to…
Gordini Lavawool Midweight 1/4 Zip
Very comfortable and warm yet cool. Weird huh? A great midweight layer and it's light too! It dries fast, the black is warm, and yet it keeps…
REI Candle Lantern
Works great but it is heavy. Bought this as a gift for my wife because she wanted an alternate source of light when in the tent. It is a great…
REI Half Dome 2
Love this tent. This is the first tent I bought and I still use it to this day. I love this tent. It fits my wife and I just fine, it is light, sturdy,…
Harmony House Backpacking Kit
Unbelievable value! I bought this kit to plan for a week-long trip on the River-to-River Trail (Illinois). This is an amazing deal. When you…
La Sportiva Ganda
Super-capable neo-approach shoes that climb “the gnar” and last 5000 miles of hiking. Put the Gandas on and do things you want to do. Forget…
Power Pot The PowerPot
True innovation, leave those batteries at home! Fire+Water=Electricity. That is the company motto of Power Pot, and they certainly delivered…
Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover
The Nano Puff Pullover is a lightweight, windproof, water-resistant three-season jacket. It is made with 60 grams of highly compressible Primaloft…
Hilleberg Akto
I ve been camping for 40 years, and had numerous tents, but this hurricane defying, quality tent knocks spots off them all and it must be the…
MSR PocketRocket
A great small canister stove that work in most 3-season activities, but that can be pushed to for season use for day or short trips. It is perfect…
eGear Focus Control 200
A bright light for a low price, but you get about what you pay for. The focusing is limited and the light a bit uneven. The low setting is a…
Gregory Jade 60
Excellent choice for a female of short stature and abundance of space! I bought this backpack following extensive research as to which backpack…
GoLite Quest 50L Pack
Simple, inexpensive, quality, no-frills pack that carries like a dream. The ability of this pack to carry heavy loads is really surprising.
Marmot Norden Fleece
This is a very comfy fleece and keeps me warm when wearing this as a mid-layer on those colder days, and is my go-to as an outer layer on the…
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol
Super light, but not very comfortable. This foam mattress is one of the most popular sleeping pads for ultra-lite backpackers, and for good…
Big Agnes Insulated Air Core
Most comfortable pad I've used. Durability may be a problem. What I love the most about this pad is that it's so comfortable. Despite my 230…
GSI Pinnacle Soloist
Nice pot that packs up small and fits your cooking gear inside. But the rest of the set sucks. After two years of use, I'm not very impressed…
VauDe Snow Cloud 800
Not overly thrilled. Will need to get a thicker liner and/or outer cover to get this bag to the rating they claim. Still, I think it will be…
Marmot Start House Jacket
Great synthetic puffy. Now that I have three children at home, my gear budget is nearly nonexistent. I was ecstatic to find several Marmot pieces…
The North Face Orion
Lightweight and compressible sleeping bag that won't lose insulation if wet. I was looking for a sleeping bag comparable to the weight and compressibility of…
Big Agnes Fairview 1
Great tent. Great price. I admit I was hesitant at first because of the price, and the fact that I hadn't heard anything about it, but I trusted…
Therm-a-Rest Lite Seat
The Therm-a-Rest Lite Seat is a self-inflating seat that is great for taking a seat just about anywhere that needs a little cushion. It is a…
Coleman Crescent 15
Great budget bag. It will keep you warm, and won't break the bank. The first thing I noticed when I pulled it out of the box is how sharp it…
REI Quarter Dome T2
Out of all the hiking/backpacking gear I've purchased over the years, I'm compelled to say that the Quarter Dome 2 is at the top. Put it this…
The North Face Venture Parka
Good parka, great buy. Keeps the rain out, and looks sharp doing it. The North Face Venture Parka is basically a lightweight, breathable, rain…
Asolo Fugitive GTX
Decent boots with a few flaws that prevent me from recommending them for multi-day backpacking trips. Recommended for early Spring/ late Fall…
Mad Rock Mad Pad
Great pad! I have the three-section and the 2-section. Both work fantastic. Love the backpack feature. We always bring it just when we're climbing…
REI Revelcloud hat
Light, warm, well fitting billed cap. I find the fit perfect for me, I have a larger than normal head and the l/xl fits! It covers my ears completely…
Mountain Hardwear EV 2
Strong single walled winter tent. Lightweight, easy to set up, with good "livability" features. My wife and I have the EV2 and use it for multi-night…
Backcountry Access Tracker 2
This is such a simple transceiver to use. I'd recommend it for any recreational user. It's also commonly used by ski patrollers. This transceiver…
Garmont Dakota
The best footwear I've ever owned. I don't often write reviews online but I have to with this boot, seeing as they're still made. Mine are 10…
Dynafit TLT 5 Mountain TF-X Boot
This is an extremely light boot that is ideal for fast touring. If you value the up as much as the down, this boot is great. Even if the down…
Petzl Tikka XP
Years of flawless performance, still like new. I have used this lamp nearly every day in the house, on the trail, and wherever I have needed…
Eureka! Tetragon 7
Great tent for weekend camping trips. Super easy to set up, takes about 8 minutes with two people. Rainfly provides great water protection,…
Black Diamond Whippet
The Whippet will give you added security in places where falling will have dire consequences. You have to know how to self-arrest for it to…
MSR PocketRocket
Great 3.5 season stove. Lightweight, convenient, easy to operate, efficient, and packs very small. There really isn't anything bad to say about…
Osprey Kestrel 48
The Osprey line of backpacks is one of the most highly praised in the oversaturated industry of outdoor recreation equipment, and with good…
Petzl Tikka Plus 2
The Petzl Tikka Plus 2 is yet another headlamp alternative for hikers/campers, and one of many on the market. Popular for its climbing gear,…
Marmot Zion Jacket
A go-to jacket for light to moderate winter activity in bad weather. Fits great, with a pack or harness on. Wish it had pit-zips and helmet-compatible…
Princeton Tec Apex
Using it caving. A few years ago, this was the best "affordable" light being used by cavers. Today, I'm one of the only in my caving club (called…
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