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Best survival book ever. It's a must-read for any outdoorsman. I would and have recommended this book to anyone in search of outdoor survival.
reviewed by shenora1116
February 5, 2013
100% waterproof, two doors, two large vestibules. Trekking poles required. BOMB PROOF. Removable netting, bathtub floor. Puts up and takes down…
reviewed by Gambit
February 5, 2013
These are by far the best mountain boots ever conceived. The boots are of a very heavy leather that will last for better than a quarter century…
reviewed by Jimmur275
February 5, 2013
This tent is great. It's basically a 1-man castle! I have used this tent in all types of weather and never had any problems with it. Setup:…
reviewed by CALAMUCCI
February 1, 2013
The Nano Puff Pullover is a lightweight, windproof, water-resistant three-season jacket. It is made with 60 grams of highly compressible Primaloft…
reviewed by Devil Dog
January 18, 2013
Simply the THE BEST compact camp stove I've ever used! I've had mine for 20+ years and still have not found anything better for canoe trips…
reviewed by Jeff Cooper
January 15, 2013
The Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket is a an ultralight, breathable, and compressible rain/wind shell. The shell is made of 2.5-layer 30D Pertex…
reviewed by Devil Dog
January 15, 2013
I have had this tent for a month and could not be more impressed. The Light Path Two is a semi lightweight, two-pole tent that requires four…
reviewed by Gavin Clarke
January 8, 2013
Rock hard, waterproof camera that is packable and loaded with features. Hello fellow trail enthusiast, If you are like me, you love to get the…
reviewed by mntman911
November 26, 2012
A very lightweight yet warm down vest. Features are minimal, what you would expect to keep weight limited. Relatively trim fit. Overall outstanding.
reviewed by leadbelly2550
November 1, 2012
Great no frills 1-2 day alpine pack. So I love to try out small business gear and off brand stuff. I decided after hearing about CCW online…
reviewed by Jeff J
October 11, 2012
Excellent, sturdy, lightweight trekking pole that collapses small, stores easily, does its job well, and looks darn nice, too! The MSR Surelock…
reviewed by JimDoss
October 7, 2012
I recommend the SMD Starlite for a through hiker or a person who starts trips with heavy loads. It is better at carrying heavy loads than other…
reviewed by Pika
October 3, 2012
Top quality with pockets to keep hands warm while eating. Works very well indeed. Well to start with, I have made all my pot cozies using silver…
reviewed by john261
October 3, 2012
For comfort, ease of movement and adaptability, hiking in a kilt for the first time can be a revelation. Sport Kilt manufactures a quality lightweight,…
reviewed by Terry.Tyson
September 24, 2012
This tent is an excellent free standing, three season, double walled, double vestibule-double door, two person tent. Its features allow many…
reviewed by moof53
September 16, 2012
Terrific when it works, query battery cost and reliability long term. We have had our Steripen for two years and generally we think it is great…
reviewed by Donna
September 13, 2012
This is a 3700 cubic inch light backpack built by a long time U.S. manufacturer normally associated with hunting and military personnel. With…
reviewed by moof53
September 1, 2012
IF this pad fits YOUR body, it offers impressive comfort per ounce of weight. Surprisingly adjustable with its high psi capacity, the sparse…
reviewed by XterroBrando
September 1, 2012
InstaFire is an easy-to-use granulated firestarting material and fuel which lights readily with a match or lighter, burns cleanly, and doesn’t…
reviewed by pillowthread
August 31, 2012
The Hennessey Hammock Ultralight Backpacker Asym is a high quality shelter that will help you cut significant weight from your gear load. I…
reviewed by soleful2001
August 27, 2012
I found the MSR fluke to have some interesting and potentially significant improvements over older designs. This extension of their venture…
reviewed by Bill S
August 8, 2012
I found the MSR snow picket to have some interesting and potentially significant improvements over older designs. This extension of their venture…
reviewed by Bill S
August 8, 2012
This tent is a bit heavier that the Extreme 3 having a thicker floor and wider zippers. These are an added bonus adding weather protection in…
reviewed by Raymonde
July 20, 2012
Man, this thing sure is light...and comfortable! I recently upgraded from an old Thermarest self-inflating pad, which at the time I bought it,…
reviewed by Lah
July 18, 2012
These socks were comfortable for about 25 miles of hiking. Then the two layers of material started moving independently, causing the outer layer…
reviewed by bheiser1
July 13, 2012
Comfortable day pack with good balance, a built in rain cover and a great vented back panel This pack is IT! I bought it more than two years…
reviewed by giftogab
June 29, 2012
Lighter and better-fitting than I expected, I look forward to cold weather. This started as a preliminary review about fit and features. I am…
reviewed by leadbelly2550
June 19, 2012
These boots are NOT suited to significant backpacking or really anything other than day hikes over even terrain. While comfortable on the flat,…
reviewed by John Tanner
May 22, 2012
Best backcountry coffee maker, so far. So in my search for the ideal backcountry coffee maker I stumbled upon this one. My search had these…
reviewed by FromSagetoSnow
April 19, 2012
I received this as a Christmas gift. I was looking for an ultralight alcohol stove, and the White Box looked great. Received right from White…
reviewed by ntfd60
January 25, 2012
When I was on the market for an expedition backpack, a co-worker suggested that I check out McHale's packs. After looking at his website, I…
reviewed by Tamerlin
January 25, 2012
I had always been interested in trying out the world of hammocks, and I finally decided to bite the bullet and buy one. I was able to score…
reviewed by TheRambler
November 30, 2011
This Ecwt was manufactured by The North Face Company for use by the military in extreme cold weather (ECWS) conditions. Now made by Eureka.
reviewed by Sumflow
November 28, 2011
I got to spend a few weeks with this hammock on loan from a friend. Here's my thought on it.
reviewed by Arson
November 12, 2011
I just received this inflatable pad in the mail today. It seems like a really nice pad. Appears to be put together really well. I bought the…
reviewed by rob5073
October 14, 2011
The Light and Motion Solite 150 headlamp is perfect for close-to-home adventures. Whether on a bike, an overnight hike, on a helmet, or on your…
reviewed by TheRambler
October 6, 2011
I found the boots very comfortable and stable. I have a wide foot and these worked great for me on some pretty steep and rocky terrain. HOWEVER,…
reviewed by sfshooter
August 27, 2011
I bought this tent as part of a quest to lighten my pack weight. I looked fairly extensively at the various options available, and this one…
reviewed by bheiser1
August 15, 2011
The Leki Micro Stick is a departure from the standard, telescopic trekking pole design. Instead, it's a three-section, folding pole, much like…
reviewed by trouthunter
June 15, 2011
Well, here’s a review telling you how I took my size long Valandre Shocking Blue, a 3lb bag EN comfort rated at 16F, to a verified -15F, and…
reviewed by pillowthread
April 6, 2011
I have been a slow to adopt LED light technology because I found LEDs either too dim or that the narrow spectrum of light emitted made the terrain…
reviewed by whomeworry
November 16, 2010
The Outdoor Research BackStop fleece liner gloves with WindStopper have become my go-to gloves for year-round use. For a single pair of 100-weight…
reviewed by Alicia
November 11, 2010
I got this little trowel to replace a military-type entrenching tool. A lot of what I use the e-tool for is digging cat holes. Sometimes I use…
reviewed by Fred1979 (guest)
August 13, 2010
This bucket performs reasonably well with some care. While it can be challenging to fill, and difficult to get it to stand up, it adds a real…
reviewed by bheiser1
August 11, 2010
I have used this filter on outings with our Boy Scout troop where the younger boys don't quite have the patience for pumping and where we have…
reviewed by BSA Jeff
July 25, 2010
I love this hammock. Many of the negative comments I read above I have to disagree with. Like anything new, there is a learning curve involved…
reviewed by Oxblood (guest)
July 20, 2010
This pack is absolutely cavernous. It swallowed all my gear without using the extension collar space. The bellowed side pockets allowed larger…
reviewed by Chris C
July 13, 2010
In the past 3 years I have worn these boots in a multitude of conditions and temperatures from the Cascade Range to the Appalachian Mountains…
reviewed by GoingVertical (guest)
April 23, 2010
An excellent design with great livability, light weight (28 oz.) and VERY fast setup time. Vestibule useful for pack storage and foul weather…
reviewed by 300winmag
December 16, 2009
I used a Trailwise ext. frame backpack from 1972 through 2006. It finally just wore out. I had seen a lot of internal frame packs during that…
reviewed by Brerarnold
August 28, 2009
The downsides to this stove are well-known, it's loud and it's heavy. I read a lot about the various models on the market before settling for…
reviewed by Tomas
August 19, 2009
There is only one thing preventing this stove from being perfect and that is the fact that it is a roarer burner: the jet of fuel is spread…
reviewed by Jon.C
June 25, 2008
I have used this stove on a range of trips in many temperatures and it won't stop. Just remember to clean the jet every time before you pack…
reviewed by Ryan Tucker (guest)
October 21, 2007
Henry Shires' Tarptent Notch is a solid performing, lightweight, solo shelter. It has two vestibules as well as two doors to enter/exit and…
reviewed by Cody Bartz
May 20, 2013
Soul Poles tried to take their existing ski poles, and market them as a trekking pole. The result was a disaster. I was excited to receive a…
reviewed by Arson
May 14, 2013
A minimalist approach to the inflatable mattress, making sleeping on the ground a lot more comfortable than I remember it. By no means the biggest,…
reviewed by HornRimmedHiker
May 11, 2013
The ENO Blaze underquilt will allow you to enjoy using your hammock well into 3 season and some milder 4 season use. Simple to use, lightweight,…
reviewed by TheRambler
May 11, 2013
Add some convenience to your trip by filtering water from camp. This piece of gear will help you do that. Every now and then, you seem to run…
reviewed by ed20320
April 26, 2013
Handy for campouts or emergency power outages. Fast and efficient. A little extra weight makes up for the fuel you won’t need to carry. Highly…
reviewed by Troop855
April 24, 2013
A very comfortable shoe, but not my favorite Sauconys. A sufficient trail runner with ankle support, but I question Backpacker Magazine's reviewer…
reviewed by Munro Baggs
April 22, 2013
Great solo tent at a decent weight. Nice ventilation and spacious vestibule make it cozy and livable for one. This tent is easy to pitch if…
reviewed by Sebastian_C
April 21, 2013
The GSI Infinity Insulated Mug is my go-to backpacking cup. It is lightweight, sturdy, insulated, and has a lid. I use it for hot chocolate,…
reviewed by Ashleigh
April 14, 2013
Small, very light, very sharp and all you really need––in my opinion, so far...we'll see. Let’s talk about knives and cutting things,…
reviewed by JMTx12
April 12, 2013
This is a quality shoe that is well worth the price if you can keep the sand out of the zipper. After months of use they show very little wear…
reviewed by James Milligan
April 11, 2013
Topo map GPS navigation program for Android phones. Download maps in advance from various map sources, or custom source and use them in realtime…
reviewed by OldCodgerMe
April 9, 2013
The Vital Stove is a good quality, compact twig stove that uses a tiny battery powered fan to burn twigs and ground litter completely and cleanly.
reviewed by PineMartyn
March 29, 2013
Nice balance of attributes. Tried the whole 2012 Osprey line up and found the Kestrel 68 to be the best balance of weight, function, durability,…
reviewed by CO14
March 28, 2013
An awesome, yummy meal! Single or double servings – this review is for the single serving size. Serving size: 16 oz. Calories: 754 Ingredients:…
reviewed by Linda Navroth
March 28, 2013
I am saying goodbye to iodine. I have been using iodine tablets to purify water ever since I learned that not all clear, flowing water is drinkable…
reviewed by FromSagetoSnow
March 26, 2013
There's a lot of bang for the buck, but be aware of problems. I picked up my Princeton-Tec Byte a while back, used it some, and gave it a hard…
reviewed by jiynx
March 19, 2013
The Whisperlite International is a versatile piece of gear that will always have a place in my pack. The ability to burn many different fuel…
reviewed by a_cosmonaut
March 7, 2013
When using a white gas stove snow camping it's a problem to keep the stove from melting into the snow. This products seems to solve that problem.
reviewed by Mentalfloss1
March 2, 2013
It is a decent camp light. It has good water resistance. The battery life on low is good. The lamp has been reliable. I bought this lamp to…
reviewed by second gear
February 27, 2013
This tent has been the best piece of camping gear that we've ever owned. Period. I bought this tent in October, 2006 as a birthday present to…
reviewed by bigger al
February 21, 2013
An effective "Hybrid" jacket design using hydrophobic DriDown in the body and sleeves, with stretch-knit underarms for flexible fit, providing…
reviewed by XterroBrando
February 21, 2013
A truly worthy replacement for the venerable UCO Candle Lantern. It's lighter, brighter, sturdier, safer, easier and has more uses. Although…
reviewed by deluxestogie
February 9, 2013
A true freestanding, 4-season tent with exoskeleton and tons of vestibule storage. and sold me on this tent which I have owned for a…
reviewed by tex99999
February 7, 2013
OK, I understand a good many people like this knife. Although I see some good qualities in it, the bad ones outweigh the good. First of all,…
reviewed by shenora1116
February 2, 2013
More tent than I expected for the price. Redesigned 2012 Canadian model has good improvements. I spent six months with the 2012 Spitfire (Canadian…
reviewed by Islandess
January 19, 2013
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…
reviewed by Jeffery Gosnell
January 18, 2013
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…
reviewed by Devil Dog
January 17, 2013
A great go to emergency shelter that's size allows it to be carried anywhere on any trip. This bivy is great for its interned purpose which…
reviewed by Gavin Clarke
January 13, 2013
This being the first puffy down jacket I have ever owned, I do not have a lot to compare the Eddie Bauer First Ascent Downlight to. But, I must…
reviewed by outlan
January 10, 2013
Important details like draft collar and hood seals not up to par for a zero degree bag and poor quality control shipping a bag with a substantial…
reviewed by JerseyWreckDiver
January 9, 2013
Lightweight water filter that can be used with virtually any disposable or Platypus brand small mouth bottles. I have owned this product for…
reviewed by mangus7175
January 8, 2013
This pack is very light and is the manufacturer's stated weight (I weighed it myself). Although I haven't had the pack a long period of time,…
reviewed by psychopengy
December 30, 2012
Good tent for a good price. This is a great tent! I have been using Big Agnes Lynx Pass 1 for two years with no complaints. It is quick…
reviewed by Tretyak Volodymir
December 22, 2012
A very bright headlamp with multiple settings, but it didn't hold up to the humidity in South Florida. I have been through two of these. The…
reviewed by Lah
December 7, 2012
A quality and innovative headlamp with both red and white light settings as well as a low-battery indicator. I have owned many headlamps but…
reviewed by Lah
December 7, 2012
A brilliant design..even the barrel tie serves a double funtion as a whistle. I have owned many headlamps by now, but all the best and longest-lasting…
reviewed by Lah
December 7, 2012
I wholeheartedly recommend this tent for 3-4 season backpacking use, particularly in foul or unpredictable weather. This tent is bombproof —…
reviewed by Kevin Wheeler
December 3, 2012
The North Face Eat My Dust Skirt is a great skirt for trail running or hiking! I have used it on multiple hiking trips and it has performed…
reviewed by Ashleigh
November 30, 2012
The 2012 HH Explorer Ultralite is both quick and easy to set up and take down, packs well, opens up terrain options that tent and tarp users…
reviewed by dirtwheels
November 27, 2012
The Bare Boxer Contender is a budget bear canister that is light and more importantly, approved by IGBC and SIBBG for use in both Grizzly and…
reviewed by mangus7175
November 12, 2012
This shirt is a long sleeved, midweight, Merino wool/ polyester blend fabric, designed for active pursuits in cooler temperatures. It also incorporates…
reviewed by rob5073
November 9, 2012
This chair is a backpacking item that manages to accomplish that elusive "ultra-light yet luxurious" combination, finally allowing a backpacker…
reviewed by XterroBrando
November 4, 2012
If you are like me, a bigger guy, who likes to sleep on his side, yet stay warm and be comfy all night, then you will love the Big Agnes Lost…
reviewed by Pretendingtowork
October 25, 2012
Solid, capable, out of the box boot, that won't ruin your bank account—or mine anyway. So far, I have gotten three John Muir Trails and a…
reviewed by JMTx12
October 24, 2012
A well made, good looking yet tough boot that will see you through anything subalpine you wish to put it through. Once broken in, becomes a…
reviewed by mrakel
October 23, 2012
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