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Integrated Canister Stove Showdown
In the beginning there was the humble campfire. Today the cutting edge of backcountry cooking technology is the integrated canister stove: cooking systems that mate a compressed-fuel burner with a specially designed pot and high-efficiency heat exchanger. These stoves promise faster boil times, increased fuel efficiency, and greater convenience than their forebears.
How do they stack up? We put three integrated canister stove systems to the test »
First Look: La Sportiva Sonic TR
"Stable, solid, secure, strong. This is how I thought of the La Sportiva Sonic TR women's trail runners after every run. The Sonics, which debut in February, have excellent traction, stability, and control, and despite being heavier than my usual trail runners they didn't slow me down. But I repeatedly found one feature lacking, and for some that feature may be a deal breaker." Read the full review »
We Have a Winner!
Back in October we announced the Trailspace tagline contest because 1) we needed a tagline and 2) we wanted to hear what you, our readers and reviewers, thought of Trailspace. Well, 170 thoughtful, witty, funny, and unique taglines later we've heard you loud and clear and Trailspace has its tagline.
Reading all of the submissions was a lot of fun, but we had to pick one from the many. We made lists, considered and discussed all the angles, and decided on a succinct and simple tagline that captured Trailspace's mission, in only five words.
See the winning tagline and learn who won the $100 Altrec.com gift certificates »
Recent User Reviews
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Karl Rahder finds diverse uses for his Kelty Redwing 3100 backpack. Kevin Dodge takes the Kelty Dart 1 three-season tent out in the rain. Karman checks in with his first impressions of the new Katadyn Vario Microfilter. Lando sleeps on a budget with the Campmor 0 Degree Down Bag. Dan Roshio rolls down his sleeves to test the Loki Lore soft shell jacket. |
 Mountain Hardwear Kiva
 Katadyn Vario Microfilter |
Brian Welch stays cool carrying the Ultimate Direction Grand Cayman lumbar pack. Chris Perry reports on a change in the Lowa Tempest Lo trail shoe. Ron checks in with a long-term review of the REI Lookout Pack. Maik puts the Mountain Hardwear Kiva shelter to the Arctic test. |
Do you have a favorite -- or least favorite -- piece of gear? Write a review.
Forum Highlights
What do you get out of the backcountry?
Do kids spend enough time in the woods?
Thoughts from an Antarctic adventure.
Soft shell jackets and warmth.
Join the conversation: all this and more in the Trailspace forums.
Sales and Specials
Winter Blowout -- up to 75% off at Eastern Mountain Sports through January 23.
Catch the deals while they last at REI's January Clearance.
January 15-22 is sweater season at Patagonia.