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25,585 reviews
SteriPEN Traveler
by now, the technology is no mystery - UV light kills the DNA in whatever bacteria, protozoans, even viruses may be in your water bottle. …
reviewed by leadbelly2550
April 21, 2011
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew
I am a "one cup a day" guy, a good morning jolt is all I need. These little packets provide plenty of punch, and with its contents darn near…
reviewed by android
April 14, 2011
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew
Fantastic!! This is instant coffee for coffee lovers. Actual strong coffee on the trail. I've tried many other instant coffees before and they…
reviewed by Jon L.
April 10, 2011
Marmot Helium MemBrain
This thing is like a dream. Waterproof outside, breathable and comfortable inside. The MemBrain lining, although I'm not sure if it's worth…
JanSport D2
What a great pack! Purchased one as soon as I found out that JanSport was making them again. I collect old JS packs and this bag is outstanding.
Merrell Chameleon 3 Ventilator
Wet, dry, hot , cold... doesn't matter. Rocks, wet turf, tricky, slick... doesn't matter. Long hike... doesn't matter. These are the best…
Keen Pyrenees
Initial impression of the Keen Pyrenees (Bison)- Build quality seems pretty good. No blemishes in the leather, stitching seems of decent quality,…
reviewed by Rick-Pittsburgh
March 19, 2011
GoLite Pinnacle
I year and a half ago, I wanted to get into backpacking, but didn't want to spend a fortune on gear. I also knew that since I was hoping to…
reviewed by ashnicole
March 15, 2011
Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym
After hearing a number of people talk about Hennessy Hammocks, I decided to give one a try. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed in what…
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir
This is a very good choice for my needs for MX (plated) dirt bike camping. Ultra light, with NeoAir stuff sack wt = 14-1/8oz Ultra small packed…
reviewed by Callahan
March 2, 2011
Brunton Restore
The Brunton Restore harvests sunshine into a compact and lightweight solar-powered portable power supply that can be charged indoors or out.
reviewed by kayakoholic
February 15, 2011
Tentipi Safir 7 CP
The Tentipi Safir 7 in cotton-poly blended fabric from Sweden. There is a smaller Safir 5 & larger 9 and the tents also come in a lightweight…
Marmot Yukon Parka
I live in Chicago where temps can drop below zero in the winter and the wind off the lake can be a killer. My old parka was starting to fall…
Lowa Renegade GTX Mid
Boot Survey: Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Evan Morkel (M.A. [Environmental Science], Union Internationale Des Associations D’Alpinisme affiliate…
GoLite Quest
I ordered the Quest with the intent of lightening my entire pack load, including the pack itself. The Quest weighs in at just over 3 lbs, which…
Opinel No. 8 Folding Knife
In the 1980s, Opinel folding knives were a camping store fad in North America, and I fell for them hook line and sinker. Since then, I've always…
Coghlan's Camp Knife
In the 1980s, Opinel folding knives were a camping store fad in North America, and I fell for them hook line and sinker. Since then, I've always…
Point6 Hiking Tech Medium Crew
After a combined 700 miles of hiking, backpacking, and trail running, the Point6 Hiking Tech Medium Crew and Mini Crew socks remained well constructed…
reviewed by pillowthread
December 27, 2010
MSR Hubba Hubba
I purchased my MSR Hubba Hubba from HumbleOutdoors for $237 w/free MSR Footprint MSR really perfected this design, which has yet to be surpassed…
Therm-a-Rest ToughSkin
I am Active Duty in the US Marine Corps. I purchased this pad a few years ago for trip to the Big Island of Hawaii for training due to the fact…
CamelBak Groove
The "Better Bottle" just got "Bestest". This is a natural evolution of Camebak's Better Bottle. The bottle itself is BPA free Tritan, so worry…
reviewed by XterroBrando
November 29, 2010
Optimus Svea
This stove has never failed me. It may be a little heavier than other, newer stoves, but when it counts (like in the winter or other bad weather)…
MSR DragonFly
I've been using this stove for about a decade since a Coleman Peak1 died on a trip. These stoves really do simmer (stunning, from MSR). They…
Optimus Svea
I keep searching for this stove at yard sales and on ebay. When I get them home, I completely clean them with a mixture of catsup and vinegar…
MSR WindPro
I purchased this stove from REI over a year ago and have used it for work, backpacking, and kayaking. I also own a Soto Micro Regulator and…
Coleman Solo Cook Kit
So I picked this up on a whim one day and thought it might be a good two pot system for cooking on stoves and coals. If it got too messed…
reviewed by mahoosicmayhem
November 5, 2010
SPOT Personal Tracker
First of all, it doesn't work unless you have wide open sky. Perhaps if you are concerned about getting lost on a prairie this product may…
MEC Camper 2
My girlfriend and her sister used the MEC Camper 2 for three and a half months bicycling across Canada. The tent is a bit small for me, but…
reviewed by Euphorbia
November 1, 2010
Black Polyethylene Plastic Sheeting Tarp
I am writing a review of a piece of plastic because it inspired me. I was recently backpacking with a friend in rain/snow conditions and when…
reviewed by GhostCard
October 15, 2010
Eureka! Tetragon 8
We purchased the Tetragon 8 to replace an old store branded dome style Eureka tent from 1998. Overall, we are very happy with this tent. Our…
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel Mini
The FireSteel Mini Emergency Magnesium Sparker is a must-have for any backpacking emergency kit. I never used mine until this weekend, but thank…
reviewed by philipwerner
October 8, 2010
Keen Pyrenees
Have had 2 pair for the past 6+ months. rotate them. Very comfortable and have stayed waterproof. My only complaint is that the soles wear too…
Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket
I have now had the Arc'teryx Theta AR for just shy of a year now. When I purchased it, I was looking for a shell that I could buy and keep/use…
reviewed by D&G in the Smokys
September 29, 2010
Snow Peak LiteMax Titanium
The lightest canister stove in the world, sounds to good to be true right? At 1.9 oz it's near a full ounce lighter than its competitors. With…
reviewed by HinSport
September 28, 2010
The North Face Canyonlands
Picked it up used, for my summer travels. I was having problems with the rainfly. It was sticky and the windows were cracking. I sent it into…
reviewed by mikemorrow
September 23, 2010
Soto Micro Regulator Stove
Got the new Soto micro regulator this summer to try its stated ability to maintain output in cold/hot, and especially to maintain better heat…
reviewed by alpine1
September 13, 2010
Biffy Bag
I am a weekend backpacker, enjoying solo excursions to a wilderness area near my home a few times a year. I haven't written a gear review before,…
Kelty Eagle 7850
I am active duty military (Army) and i bought this pack in 2007 during a rotation in Afghanistan. Let me start by stating that this pack is…
The North Face Tadpole 23
Took this tent on a one-week backpacking trip to Yosemite this June. Overall, the tent itself performed fine: Easy to pitch, freestanding, plenty…
GoLite Pinnacle
This is a great pack. Yes, it does weigh more than my GoLite Gust or Six Moon Sarlite (Also excellent packs) but the extra features and load…
Kelty Trekker 3950
I purchased my Trekker for a 300-mile thru-hike of the Long Trail in Vermont's Green Mountains. It was my longest backpack, I knew I'd be packing…
Big Agnes Lynx Pass 4
I'll be very happy with this tent once I get used to it. I had to replace a big old dome tent destroyed last year by wind in the Dakota Badlands.
Gossamer Gear Squall Classic
I have been using the Squall Classic since 2007 and in its present condition I should be able to get quite a few more years use. For anyone…
Gregory Reality
Best pack ever! Great for week-long backpacking treks in the wilderness or train tours through Europe. The load rides very comfortably and the…
L.L. Bean White Mountain Pack
An overall great backpack capable of storing enough equipment for multiday treks and not so bulky that it can't be used as a daypack too. This…
reviewed by iClimb
July 31, 2010
Optimus Hiker+
The stove wants to be CLEAN because at the very end there is a TINY little jet that can clog easily. Initial problems will result if you fail…
Light My Fire Spork
Overview: The LMF (Light My Fire) Spork is made of heat resistant plastic, has a spoon head on one end and a fork on the other and the fork…
reviewed by gonzan
July 28, 2010
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew
This is by far the “BOMB.” De-caf or full strength it is awesome in taste and aroma. I buy the big pack of 12 and always have it with me…
reviewed by rescue_ranger
June 28, 2010
Asolo TPS 535
A few points first. I always wear all-leather, have wide feet, am not worried about the weight (those are half the weight of my Gronells). I've…
Mountain Hardwear Intention 75
I love this pack, and actually got a great deal on it. $120 clearance, compared to the $300 usual. Great features: extending top for extra room,…
The North Face Aleutian 3S Bx
I bought the bag for summer use in the Interior of Alaska... And woke up freezing every night that I used it, which is a pain when you have…
MSR Titan Kettle
General Product Description: This is a .8 liter one-person cook pot. It has a rigid wire handle, a short spout, and a tightly fitting lid. Bottom…
reviewed by Seth
May 28, 2010
MSR Mo Room 3P
Unlike one reviewer on this site, I actually purchased and have used this product before reviewing…novel concept. First let me say that I…
Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145
I use my Tsunami 145 primarily for multi-day trips on the nearby Wisconsin River and take it along on many trips in the area, approx 400 miles…
Mountain Hardwear Drifter 3
We just bought this tent today; as such this will be a 2 part review. The reason I am writing two reviews instead of 1 is that the terrible…
Wenonah Spirit II
My friend and I describe ourselves as middle-aged "fat-packers"-- but my best friend and hiking buddy got injured--really messed up her ankle,…
reviewed by second gear
May 7, 2010
Eureka! Spitfire 1
I bought this over the winter months and waited until last weekend to get out and give it a try. I must admit I was unsure of the amount of…
Mountain House Beef Stroganoff
What can I say. How many of you have had Hamburger Helpers Beef Stroganoff? Well I think this is actually better. I was wanting/needing to try…
reviewed by D&G in the Smokys
April 28, 2010
Soto Micro Regulator Stove
I found this stove at a REI gear sale and decide to take it with me on a snow camping trip to Lassen Nat'l Park a few weeks ago as a backup.
Brunton Flex Foldable Canister Stove
The light weight and larger flame ring of the FLEX sold me. I got the Brunton FLEX , made by Optimus, over the Optimus CRUX because the FLEX…
reviewed by 300winmag
April 13, 2010
The North Face Tadpole 23
This tent I would recommend to anyone that is interested in camping/ backpacking. And when i say camping, I do not mean using an air mattress…
Mystery Ranch Snapdragon
First impressions of a new acquisition are excellent. This is a large daypack, 2300 cubic inches of volume. This pack does not have a lot of…
reviewed by leadbelly2550
March 31, 2010
MSR Autoflow Gravity Filter
I have found this filter to be perfect for me. I like the fact that there is no pumping, makes it very convenient. If water is not close to…
reviewed by ATRemy
March 20, 2010
Optimus Crux Lite
I thought I would throw my hat in the ring and review this stove since it does not have one yet. Being 16 I'm not a real gear head like my dad…
reviewed by BlueTang
March 13, 2010
Arc'teryx Bora 80
I travelled with this on my back for just under three years, lived out of it every day. I spent 6 weeks in Nepal at altitude with 16kg and was…
Yukon Charlie's Kodiak Series 930
I bought these snowshoes 4 years ago and use them about 4-5 times a year in Colorado in snow deep enough for a 30" shoe, often wearing a pack.
Optimus Svea
This is our second Svea. The first one is still going strong after many years and has been trouble free. I use white gas only. Priming is easy…
Eagles Nest Outfitters Ember Underquilt
Here's my review of Eagles Nest Outfitters "Ember" underquilt.
Part I:
Part II:
Enjoy!
reviewed by Arson
February 1, 2010
SOL Thermal Bivvy
Here's my review of Adventure Medicals' Thermo-Lite Bivy:
Enjoy!
reviewed by Arson
February 1, 2010
Eureka! Mountain Pass 3XTE
I bought this after realizing my 2xte was better suited as a solo (for me.) Everything I have stated (my review of the 2xte) holds true for…
reviewed by Rick-Pittsburgh
February 1, 2010
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew
I really love coffee, and I especially love the visceral experience of a beautiful place with decent eats when I am out backpacking. The Via…
reviewed by second gear
January 22, 2010
NEMO Morpho AR
My paddling partner Neil and I had stoked the stove in the cabin and were looking forward to sleeping in heated comfort. We were on the first…
reviewed by Erich
January 11, 2010
Tubbs Flex NRG
These are my first set of snowshoes so I don't have anything to compare them to. The bindings are easy to use and comfortable. When I used these…
Eddie Bauer First Ascent Big Tahoma Backpack
Here's a review of the Eddie Bauer/First Ascent Big Tahoma backpack. First, you can view my video review: I got one of the first packs to be…
reviewed by Gary Ambrosino
January 2, 2010
Kelty Redwing 2650
I cannot say enough good things about this pack. I bought it about four years ago because I needed a backpack for school that could double as…
reviewed by drytinder
December 15, 2009
The North Face Inferno -40F/-40C
I purchased this bag back in the mid 1980s when it first came out. It still has the old brown label on it and a Versatec shell. Back then the…
reviewed by North1
November 25, 2009
Osprey Atmos 65
I wanted to love this pack but I could not get it to fit. I am 5'11" with a 30" waist. I needed the large for my torso and a small for my hips.
Kelty Crestone 2
Not what I expected. However, very light load to pack on your bag, and I will admit that it definitely stays very dry and circulates air very…
reviewed by Joshua Dickmann
November 12, 2009
Platypus GravityWorks Filter System
This filtering system is the best I've used. I am an ultralight backpacker, and I've carried and used this filter in all four seasons. It is…
Western Mountaineering Caribou MF
For a warm weather bag, it's pretty much perfect. I can't think of a single complaint I have with the bag after hundreds of nights in it. It's…
Optimus Svea
The recent post inspired me to add my thoughts. The SVEA 123R is the most reliable piece of hiking gear I own. I wanted a single stove for year…
Optimus Svea
Will depart Springer Mtn. GA late Feb '10 for Mt. Katahdin. I purchased this stove in 1981 as an instructor in the "Wilderness Skills" program…
Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX
The beauty of these boots is the luxury on not having to think about your feet. It may surprise you to read that I ditched my Asolos for this…
Platypus GravityWorks Filter System
I have owned other filtration systems before but nothing that worked this well and was this simple to use. It's light weight, clearly marked…
Ortik Heat-It
I just got this new to the market stove shield but I am going to go out on a limb and call it an instant classic must-have for any extreme weather…
reviewed by Lifer-Powderhound in UTAH!
October 7, 2009
Ruff Wear Approach Pack
Of course, as I often am w/ K9 products, I was skeptical at first. My concerns were soon gone. This pack fits well on my medium sized terrier…
reviewed by f_klock
October 7, 2009
Exped DownMat 7 Pump
I needed something better than the cheap blow-up air mat I've been using for camping during Summer, because I wanted to start winter camping.
reviewed by Tomas
September 30, 2009
MSR SuperFly
I needed a new stove and was leaving on a trip that day so I picked this one up at REI. The stove worked great. Easy to setup and easy to carry.
Granite Gear Vapor Trail
I took the Vapor Trail on a 3-day, 27-mile trek in Shawnee National Forest. Trail-ready weight was 31 pounds. During the entire trip the suspension…
reviewed by Scott Etienne
September 17, 2009
MSR PocketRocket
This is an awesome stove!!!! I spend my time hiking on the A.T. and take this with me every time!!! Boil time is fast and a fuel canister will…
The North Face Him 35
After camping in the North Face VE 25 (nice tent), I decided to try out the HIM 35 from NF. This tent is such a well planned out and built tent.
La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX
I have to give these boots mad props (yes I said mad props). Here's the story: I was stupid and had the brilliant idea of traversing Mt. Adams…
Princeton Tec Quad Tactical
Excellent product. I spent considerable time researching headlamps. Liked the variety of Princeton Tec. My need as a deployed Army soldier was…
Lowe Alpine TFX Cerro Torre 75+20
I bought this pack on a whim on Steep and Cheap. I normally would never buy a pack online without trying it on and testing it out at a store…
Granite Gear Vapor Trail
The VT is a very, very good pack. The pros and cons are well documented, and mostly accurate. This review will focus on just one factor: function.
reviewed by Pilgrim
June 25, 2009
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew
Just in time for my UL Ozark Trail hike, Starbucks introduced, online and in a few urban markets, VIA instant coffee. I had a gift card to burn,…
reviewed by Pilgrim
June 25, 2009
Garmont Dakota
I haven't actually used this boot, but I sell a lot of them to mostly happy customers. I have three points which may help prospective buyers…
The North Face Minibus 33
Though a bit high priced for the average backpacker (beginners), this is the tent that you want to have. 1. The tent itself is almost 87 percent…
The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket
Unless it's in the laundry, this has been my go-to jacket for cooler days (55 degrees or cooler) here in Colorado Springs. I wear it mostly…
reviewed by PTogs21
June 10, 2009
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