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Call for Reviews: Your Favorite Spring Gear
As winter begins its transition to spring, Trailspace community members are headed outdoors in a wide variety of conditions. You can help them, and expand the outdoor community’s collective knowledge, by reviewing your most versatile shoulder-season equipment and clothing. What gear did you rely on to get outside safely and comfortably last spring?
The Best Down Jackets
Members of the Trailspace community share their top picks for toasty down jackets for all conditions.
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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2
by travel-r April 11, 2024
Lightweight summerish freestanding tent (low tub) easy to pitch, well made and truly waterproof, great for longer stays too, stayed a month and enjoyed it, didn't… Full Review »
Knives and ToolsPanorama Knife Best of Switzerland Universal Knife
by BigRed April 11, 2024
A Swiss-made, stylish, and very sharp knife that's small and light enough for the pack but cuts bread, cheese, and sausage with ease. During the 20+ years that… Full Review »
Weekend PacksKelty Asher 55
by L Ron Karenga April 10, 2024
The 55/65l version of the Kelty Asher is an excellent and overlooked option at the high end of beginner/budget backpacking and a great option for those more experienced… Full Review »
Backcountry SnowshoesAtlas Aspect
by Phil Smith April 8, 2024
The Atlas Aspect is a unisex backcountry snowshoe that’s available in 24” and 28” sizes. The frame is a hybrid design, with round tubing from the ball of… Full Review »
Water BottlesNalgene 32oz Wide Mouth Ultralite HDPE Bottle
by King Thurber April 5, 2024
Light weight. Recyclable. Perfect size. Triple threat system! I concur with the previous reviewer. Thought I'd add my system. I use the Aquamira Red Line for… Full Review »
Fleece JacketsPatagonia R2 TechFace Hoody
by 300winmag April 4, 2024
This is Patagonia's heaviest of the two "R" hoodies and meant for much cooler weather. I got the R2 hoodie as a Christmas present. It has more than lived up to… Full Review »
HeadlampsFenix HM70R
by Wolfed April 3, 2024
Rugged, long run time, waterproof headlamp When doing anything, especially when I will be away from civilization where potential help if is far away if needed,… Full Review »
Sleeping Pad AccessoriesFlextail ZERO 1.2
by Wolfed April 3, 2024
Amazing small and light camp pad pump. Until about 3 years ago I have always blown my camp pad up with my lungs. I do have one Exped pad that has a pump built… Full Review »
UtensilsToaks Titanium Long Handle Spoon
by Wolfed April 3, 2024
Excellent spoon does exactly what you need it to. So it's a spoon. If you do any amount of backpacking at some point you will likely encounter at least one freeze… Full Review »
Backpacking BootsSalewa Mountain Trainer Mid GTX
by BigRed April 2, 2024
A solid, mid-weight hiking boot for rough trails and off-trail scrambling. Good fit and long-term comfort from the front door to trail's end. Vulnerable seams at… Full Review »
