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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir

Light, comfortable, packs up small. Basically, there are three different types of backpacking mattresses, the familiar blue or yellow closed-cell…
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir
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Casio 3202 Twin Sensor Watch

A reliable multi-function watch, with altimeter, at an excellent price point.  What can I say? I'm cheap! For a few years, I've been looking…
Casio 3202 Twin Sensor Watch
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Eagles Nest Outfitters Ignitor Top Quilt

The ENO Ignitor Topquilt will allow you to extend your hammock camping well into three seasons and even into some milder four-season camping.
Eagles Nest Outfitters Ignitor Top Quilt
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Scarpa Rapid LT

A real challenger. Lightweight with minimalist comfort, and modern design. An excellent light trail shoe with good traction and good foot protection.
Scarpa Rapid LT
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Rab Infinity Jacket

The Infinity jacket by Rab is designed to be super-light, yet very warm. This 850 European down jacket weighs only 18 oz and even has a hood.
Rab Infinity Jacket
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Outdoor Research Drycomp Ridge Sack

A well built summit pack that is able to carry the essentials and tools when bagging peaks from a base camp. I sought out this pack to fill…
Outdoor Research Drycomp Ridge Sack
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5 comments
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Dirty Girl Gaiters Gaiter

Since I have taken to hiking and backpacking with low-cut hiking shoes, I wanted a way to keep debris from accumulating in the shoes and causing…
Dirty Girl Gaiters Gaiter
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Patagonia Baggies Shorts

Patagonia's Baggies are my go-to, do it all shorts. They are lightweight, breathable, packable, abrasion-resistant, water-resistant, quick drying…
Patagonia Baggies Shorts
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6 comments
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Platypus GravityWorks Filter System

Overall I found the Platypus GravityWorks 2 liter to be a convenient and easy approach to the problem of providing potable water. No water treatment…
Platypus GravityWorks Filter System
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Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Jacket

The Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Jacket is a versatile, light-to-midweight softshell that's best for fast-paced activity in cold weather. The Dawn…
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Jacket
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Patagonia Ultralight Down Jacket

The Patagonia Ultralight Down Jacket is a great three-season jacket made of 800 fill down and 10 denier ripstop nylon. It is impressively warm…
Patagonia Ultralight Down Jacket
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Rab Strata Hoodie

My new favorite belay jacket. Warm, breathable, water resistant, VERY light! I received this jacket as a sample to review for Trailspace Review…
Rab Strata Hoodie
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Therm-a-Rest Antares 20

The Antares is a roomy, versatile 3-season down sleeping bag with a hybrid design which both keeps overall weight low while keeping you on your…
Therm-a-Rest Antares 20
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Optimus Vega Stove

The Optimus Vega is a small, lightweight remote canister stove billed as a high performance four-season stove because of its ability to easily…
Optimus Vega Stove
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Westcomb Focus LT Hoody

The Focus LT Hoody with eVent's new DVL laminate is a very lightweight, waterproof, air permeable outer shell that is designed for fast and…
Westcomb Focus LT Hoody
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Lowe Alpine AirZone Pro 45:55

The Lowe AirZone Pro is a lightweight internal frame pack that can serve a lot of different purposes. Because it has the "Airzone' back that…
Lowe Alpine AirZone Pro 45:55
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Komperdell Carbon Ultralite Compact

Looking for trekking poles with carbon fiber weight and aluminum strength? Look no further! New for 2013, the Komperdell Carbon Ultralite Compact…
Komperdell Carbon Ultralite Compact
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Wild Things Custom Insulight Jacket

Wild Things (WT for short) is offering its customers the opportunity to custom design a synthetically insulated jacket. This is a hard jacket…
Wild Things Custom Insulight Jacket
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Tarptent Contrail

The TarpTent Contrail is a good single-wall shelter that provides rain and bug protection. Very lightweight and roomy for one person. On a trip…
Tarptent Contrail
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Tarptent StratoSpire 2

100% waterproof, two doors, two large vestibules. Trekking poles required. BOMB PROOF. Removable netting, bathtub floor. Puts up and takes down…
Tarptent StratoSpire 2
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2

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:…
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2
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8 comments
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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…
Power Pot The PowerPot
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2 comments
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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…
Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover
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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…
MSR PocketRocket
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Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket

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…
Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket
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Brooks-Range Mojave Jacket

New technology used by Brooks-Range Mountaineering treats the down fill, which allows it to dry fast and retain its loft. The Brooks-Range Mountaineering…
Brooks-Range Mojave Jacket
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Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 2

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…
Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 2
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Vargo Titanium BOT Bottle Pot

Vargo’s Bot gracefully combines a functional 1-liter titanium pot with a screw-on titanium lid to create a versatile object capable of both…
Vargo Titanium BOT Bottle Pot
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Montane Featherlite Down Jacket

The Montane Featherlite down jacket is a very well thought-out and constructed jacket, ideal for active mountain activities, winter trekking,…
Montane Featherlite Down Jacket
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Exped ComfortFoam Pillow

The Exped ComfortFoam Pillow is a great backcountry pillow. One of the most important elements of backpacking for me is to be comfortable when…
Exped ComfortFoam Pillow
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Eagles Nest Outfitters Twilight LED Lights

ENO Twilight LED Lights are a great asset to any campsite! They are very versatile and can surprisingly be hung just about anywhere. I never…
Eagles Nest Outfitters Twilight LED Lights
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BioLite CampStove

The Biolite Camp Stove is an innovative design utilizing TEG (Thermal Electric Generator) technology, and if continued to be developed has the…
BioLite CampStove
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Exped Gemini 2

This tent provides awesome livability, a stable pole structure, and a fast setup. Exped put some time and effort into this tent and it shows.
Exped Gemini 2
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Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork

These poles are good for anyone needing a light, adjustable height pole for on-trail use. These are the most well balanced trekking poles I’ve…
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork
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Nikon AW100 Camera

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…
Nikon AW100 Camera
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Black Diamond Icon Polar

The Black Diamond Icon Polar is a high tech headlamp featuring a wide range of brightness levels (4 to 200 lumens) and easy, continuous adjustment…
Black Diamond Icon Polar
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Sierra Designs Zissou 30 Lite DriDown

The Zissou Light 30 is a versatile, lightweight down sleeping bag, best used for three-season backpacking, especially in areas prone to heavy…
Sierra Designs Zissou 30 Lite DriDown
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Petzl NAO Headlamp

The Petzl NAO is a very high tech headlamp featuring a wide range of brightness levels (15 to 355 lumens) and automatic adjustment of brightness…
Petzl NAO Headlamp
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MontBell Alpine Light Down Jacket

This jacket is the most warm down jacket I have ever worn! It is great as a stand alone or mid layer. I absolutely recommend it. I am one of…
MontBell Alpine Light Down Jacket
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Stoic Ti Kettle

Super lightweight, 700ml pot/lid combo, designed for use as a cup or a gram counting, solo kettle. Overview: This pot/lid combo is manufactured…
Stoic Ti Kettle
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NEMO Nocturne 30

The Nocturne 30 is good for lightweight backpacking in temperatures near or at its stated rating and in wet climates. I’m a warm sleeper and…
NEMO Nocturne 30
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Outdoor Research StormTracker Gloves

An excellent softshell glove that provides great dexterity, comfort, and protection from the elements. I would most certainly purchase these…
Outdoor Research StormTracker Gloves
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Feathered Friends Hyperion Vest

A very lightweight yet warm down vest. Features are minimal, what you would expect to keep weight limited. Relatively trim fit. Overall outstanding.
Feathered Friends Hyperion Vest
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The North Face Better Than Naked Crew

The Better than Naked Shirt is a loose fitting, lightweight, breathable, quick drying, synthetic fiber shirt, which is designed to be worn during…
The North Face Better Than Naked Crew
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MSR Fury

This tent is bomb proof! It is a lightweight, sturdy, spacious, 4-season tent that will keep you comfy. I would recommend this tent to anyone…
MSR Fury
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MSR Surelock UL-3

Excellent, sturdy, lightweight trekking pole that collapses small, stores easily, does its job well, and looks darn nice, too! The MSR Surelock…
MSR Surelock UL-3
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Quietstove Burner Cap for XGK-EX

The QuietStove burner caps are intended as a replacement for the burner flame spreader plate on stoves having the “roarer” style burner,…
Quietstove Burner Cap for XGK-EX
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm

This is a great 4-season sleeping pad. From the Manufacturer: New for 2012: The XTherm mattress is the warmest mattress in the NeoAir collection,…
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm
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Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter

If all backpacking equipment could be simplified and lightened with the excellent results Sawyer has achieved with the filter itself, people…
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
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Platypus Big Zip SL

Originally purchased as a backup, this has become my favorite hydration option. Easy to fill. I like the bite valve on this a fair bit better…
Platypus Big Zip SL
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Sport Kilt Hiking Kilt

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,…
Sport Kilt Hiking Kilt
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Hilleberg Rogen 2

This tent is an excellent free standing, three season, double walled, double vestibule-double door, two person tent. Its features allow many…
Hilleberg Rogen 2
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Backcountry Solutions Keyhole

The Backcountry Solutions Keyhole Hands-Free Camera Harness is a unique way to keep your camera handy, secure, and motion-free around your neck…
Backcountry Solutions Keyhole
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Outdoor Research Foray Jacket

Gore-Tex works! Great design in the best OR tradition, and an excellent fabric. Outdoor Research Foray Jacket, Berg Lake Trail, Mt. Robson,…
Outdoor Research Foray Jacket
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Klymit Inertia X Frame

IF this pad fits YOUR body, it offers impressive comfort per ounce of weight. Surprisingly adjustable with its high psi capacity, the sparse…
Klymit Inertia X Frame
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InstaFire

InstaFire is an easy-to-use granulated firestarting material and fuel which lights readily with a match or lighter, burns cleanly, and doesn’t…
InstaFire
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Hennessy Hammock Ultralight Backpacker Asym

The Hennessey Hammock Ultralight Backpacker Asym is a high quality shelter that will help you cut significant weight from your gear load. I…
Hennessy Hammock Ultralight Backpacker Asym
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Sazzi Decimal

A unique revision of the flip-flop that has some nice foot stability and ground feel. Their light weight, relatively sticky sole, and improved…
Sazzi Decimal
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Hilleberg Anjan 2

A nicely laid out, lightweight, 2-person, 3-season tunnel that really comes up short in the department of wet weather protection. If Hilleberg…
Hilleberg Anjan 2
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Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3

Too small for three, roomy for two, good space-to-weight ratio, reasonable quality. A good choice if the price is right and you don't mind a…
Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3
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2 comments
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MSR Snow Fluke

I found the MSR fluke to have some interesting and potentially significant improvements over older designs. This extension of their venture…
MSR Snow Fluke
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MSR Snow Picket

I found the MSR snow picket to have some interesting and potentially significant improvements over older designs. This extension of their venture…
MSR Snow Picket
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Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar

I will go without TP before I go without this pad. This is one of those iconic pieces of gear that came along and made the world a better place…
Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest Solar
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ALPS Mountaineering Extreme 3 Outfitter

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…
ALPS Mountaineering Extreme 3 Outfitter
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite

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,…
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite
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Justin Lichter Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Insights Into Hiking and Backpacking

"Trail Tested" is a book aimed at providing a broad spectrum of advice on hiking and backpacking for the novice as well as seasoned hiker wanting…
Justin Lichter Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Insights Into Hiking and Backpacking
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WrightSock CoolMesh II Lo Quarter Sock

These socks were comfortable for about 25 miles of hiking. Then the two layers of material started moving independently, causing the outer layer…
WrightSock CoolMesh II Lo Quarter Sock
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Klymit Inertia X Frame

The Klymit Inertia X Frame pad is an exceptionally lightweight pad designed for long distance hikers, bike tourists, or other backcountry adventurers…
Klymit Inertia X Frame
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Hilleberg Soulo

Pricey? Most certainly; but when I want a bomber 4-season solo shelter that I have to depend on to shield me from when Mother Nature decides…
Hilleberg Soulo
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Deuter Futura Pro 42

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…
Deuter Futura Pro 42
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Marmot Zion Jacket

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…
Marmot Zion Jacket
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3 comments
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SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger

The Spot 2 is a small, rugged, highly portable, GPS locating device which allows the user to transmit pre-typed messages to friends and family…
SPOT  Satellite GPS Messenger
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MSR WhisperLite Universal

Finally here is a true multi-fuel (MSR calls it a hybrid) stove that burns both liquid fuels and canister gas (upright or inverted). Not only…
MSR WhisperLite Universal
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MSR WindPro II

The Windpro II from MSR is new for 2012 with one major difference from the original Windpro... Inverted Liquid Feed. The Windpro II has added…
MSR WindPro II
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GSI H2JO! Coffee Filter

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…
GSI H2JO! Coffee Filter
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Outdoor Research Salamander Gaiters

A weather resistant gaiter that suffers immensely from too much thought and over-engineering. Sometimes keeping things simple is a better approach…
Outdoor Research Salamander Gaiters
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2 comments
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National Geographic The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide

Regardless of whether you are a trail novice or a seasoned trail veteran there is something for everyone in this gear guide that can be adopted…
National Geographic The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide
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CamelBak All Clear

Overall I found the Camelbak All Clear to be a convenient and easy approach to the problem of providing potable water. No water treatment system…
CamelBak All Clear
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Mountain Hardwear Elkommando Kilt

The only thing I have missed since I left my pants behind and started hiking in kilts? A kilt made of fast-drying, brush-resistant nylon. The…
Mountain Hardwear Elkommando Kilt
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Outdoor Research Prismatic Cap

A bomber noggin topper for a wide range of temperature conditions... with one major quibble. Size: Large  Color: Fossil & Black (I own…
Outdoor Research Prismatic Cap
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Open Country Mors Bush Pot 1.8L

I purchased the 8-cup Mors pot from Ben's Bushcraft. It however is also sold at Four Dog Stoves. I believe this is made by Open Country, but…
 
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Osprey Stratos 26

Pack model: Stratos 26 Pack type: Daypack/Top Loader/Hydration compatible Pack Size/Weight/Volume: Medium/2lb 9oz (1.16kg)/1600ci (26L) Pack…
Osprey Stratos 26
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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2

Context: I mostly go on short (typically two days two nights) backpacking trips in and around East Tennessee, USA. Although the days out are…
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2
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Hilleberg Unna

Let me start by saying no tent is perfect for everyone...but this one is perfect for me. The Hilleberg Unna is an exoskeletal design (poles…
Hilleberg Unna
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Mile High Mountaineering Divide 55

A very well thought out and designed pack that needs to have a few kinks worked out. MHM is a fairly new company so growing pains are to be…
Mile High Mountaineering Divide 55
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The North Face Ecwt

This Ecwt was manufactured by The North Face Company for use by the military in extreme cold weather (ECWS) conditions. Now made by Eureka.
 
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Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym

I got to spend a few weeks with this hammock on loan from a friend.  Here's my thought on it.
Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym
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Vargo Hexagon

In my testing, the Vargo Hexagon wood stove boils two cups of water almost as fast as a canister stove. Setup is intuitive, and since there’s…
Vargo Hexagon
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Victorinox Swiss Army Soldier's Knife

Model: Victorinox Swiss Soldier Knife Type: Outdoor Origin: Switzerland Year of production: 2010(stamped on main blade) Model number: 53945…
Victorinox Swiss Army Soldier's Knife
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Leki Thermolite Aergon XL Antishock

Pole model: Leki Thermolite Aergon XL Antishock  Pole type: Aluminum, collapsible, UL, antishock, trekking  Origin(manufactured): Europe…
Leki Thermolite Aergon XL Antishock
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Light & Motion Solite 150

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…
Light & Motion Solite 150
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Zamberlan 308 Trekker RR

This is my first attempt to write a full review of Zamberlan's Trekker 308. I have been doing very serious hiking now for 2 years. The problem…
Zamberlan 308 Trekker RR
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1

A rather nice 3 season UL solo that is very weather resistant, comfortable, roomy and user friendly. But with the light weight comes a price;…
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1
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Hilleberg Keron 3

(This Keron review was written as a series of smaller reviews while out on several backpacking trips). THE MIGHTY HILLEBERG KERON EARLIER TRIP…
Hilleberg Keron 3
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1

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…
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1
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1 comment
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Sierra Designs Revival 65

Summary My initial impression of the Sierra Designs Revival 65 backpack was that it's well made, with impressive design and attention to detail.
 
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Leki Micro Stick

The Leki Micro Stick is a departure from the standard, telescopic trekking pole design. Instead, it's a three-section, folding pole, much like…
Leki Micro Stick
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Soto Muka

Here is a video review of the new high tech Soto Muka OD-1NP stove. HJ
Soto Muka
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Clif Shot

The full lineup of Clif Shot energy gels. I tested the new (2011) formula of Clif Bar's Clif Shot energy gels while hiking, snow-biking, and…
Clif Shot
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Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport

As interest in barefoot or minimal footwear builds in the running and trail communities, Trailspace assigned three reviewers to test the utility…
Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport
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