Three-Season Tents

Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker

by Shane October 17, 2024

This is an excellent 1P trekking-pole tent that is lightweight, roomy, and not difficult to set up. It has weathered several storms and cold weather very well. Full Review »

Self-Inflating Sleeping Pads

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm MAX

by Neil M. October 16, 2024

Best sleeping pad I ever owned. Never cold. Packs small, weighs about a pound. Have mastered the inflation sack and it's much faster than by mouth, drier too. I'm… Full Review »

Water Purifiers

SteriPEN Journey LCD

by Diane Saunders October 15, 2024

It just works. I have relied on this product for years to safely purify the tap water I drink. It is easy to use and purifies a 1-liter bottle of tap water in 90… Full Review »

Locator Beacons

Zoleo Satellite Communicator

by Denis Evans October 14, 2024

Simply carries out what it advertises. Rock solid Bluetooth connection. Excellent satellite connection. Very good companion Apple iOS app. I have had a number of… Full Review »

Sport Sandals

Bedrock Sandals Cairn Evo 3D Pro

by andrew f. October 13, 2024

Five year after I purchased a pair of Cairn 3D sandals, I replaced them with the Evo 3D Pro and sold the Cairn 3Ds used. The Bedrock Cairn 3D Pros have a sole with… Full Review »

Fire Starters

Lifesystems Plasma Lighter

by Denis Evans October 13, 2024

Tiny 118gm, 94x34x15mm, electric plasma (spark), fire starter. No messy chemical fuel, just a micro USB charged lithium-ion battery. For years I have had to carry… Full Review »

Locator Beacons

Garmin inReach Mini 2

by BigRed October 12, 2024

A two-way satellite communicator and potential life saver for whenever things go sideways anywhere outdoors. Send and receive messages and track points, get weather… Full Review »

Pots and Pans

Fire Maple FMC-XK6 Aluminum Pot

by Brian Nordberg October 10, 2024

Pot heats evenly and very quickly. Lightweight yet big enough for two. Lid is the only weak point. I really like the Fire Maple Petrel, but 600ml capacity was a… Full Review »

Sleeping Pad Accessories

Flextail Tiny Pump 2X

by StoicFabian October 10, 2024

Took one star off for the loud high-pitched noise, however that’s a feature not a bug and overall it’s a winner. A capable, convenient device that doubles as… Full Review »

Daypacks

Mystery Ranch 3 Way 18L Expandable Briefcase

by andrew f. October 9, 2024

This is a briefcase made from backpack-caliber materials and that converts to backpack shoulder carry. It has comfortable handles, a usable but not amazing single… Full Review »